Reds vs Nationals Picks and Prediction – 7/23/2025

By: Eddie Kline |

Last Updated: 07/22/2025 at 11:11 PM ET

Cincinnati Reds at Washington Nationals 07/23/25 - MLB Picks & Predictions
Game Start: 7/23/2025, 4:05 PM UTC
Latest Odds: CIN -145 ; O/U 8.5

Reds vs Nationals Prediction

The Wednesday MLB schedule will get underway with a matinee between the Cincinnati Reds and the Washington Nationals from the nation’s capital. Be ready for the baseball season with all of our MLB predictions. The Reds (52-50) are looking to snap a three-game losing streak and are four games back in the race for the final NL Wild Card spot. Last night, Cincinnati OF Gavin Lux went 4-for-4 with an RBI during a 6-1 road loss against Washington. 

Twenty-seven year old southpaw Nick Lodolo (7-6 3.33 ERA) is quietly having a productive season. The Reds have won four of Lodolo’s previous five starts and he has allowed just seven runs over his last 28 plus innings. 

The Washington Nationals are nine games below .500 at home and are trying to climb out of the NL East Division basement. During Tuesday’s home victory, Washington C Riley Adams drove in a pair of runs and DH Josh Bell added a solo shot. SP Brad Lord allowed one run in four innings and did not factor in the decision for the Nationals (41-60). 

The Nationals will counter with twenty-seven year old righty Michael Soroka (3-7 5.10 ERA) in the series finale. Last time out, Soroka (5 IP) gave up three hits and one run during a 7-2 home loss versus San Diego.

Reds vs Nationals Pick Analysis

Cincinnati SP Hunter Greene (groin) will make a rehab start on Wednesday and hopes to return to the rotation next month. Through 102 games, Cincinnati ranks 16th in OPS and 10th in runs scored. For the season, Washington ranks 21st in OPS and 18th in runs scored. Take the under. Final Score Prediction, Cincinnati Reds win 5-2.

Our Free MLB Pick for Washington Nationals vs Cincinnati Reds

UNDER 8.5