The Nationals will play the Reds on Thursday, May 14th, 2026. Your timezone's first pitch time is 12:40 pm EDT. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Team Standings
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Washington Nationals have a 90.33 power ranking. The power ranking for the Cincinnati Reds is 96.33.
- Visiting Washington Nationals - The Washington Nationals have a 8-5 record as a visiting team, ranking them 2nd Overall for visiting team wins.
- Home Cincinnati Reds - The Cincinnati Reds have a 6-6 record as a home team. They rank 4th for home team wins in the Overall standings.
- Runs Scored - The Washington Nationals currently stand 1st (136) Overall, with the Cincinnati Reds ranking 17th (96) for runs scored.
- Runs Allowed - The Washington Nationals are 2nd (147) Overall for runs allowed. The Cincinnati Reds stand 17th (93) for runs allowed.
- Team Streaks - The Washington Nationals won their last game. Meanwhile, the Cincinnati Reds have won their last 5 games.
- Team Records - The Washington Nationals have a 11-13 Overall record (5.0 GB National East Division), with the Cincinnati Reds possessing a 16-8 Overall standing (0.0 GB National Central Division).
Best Nationals at Reds Odds
| Underdog Washington Nationals | Favorite Cincinnati Reds |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Washington Nationals | Favorite Cincinnati Reds |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Cincinnati Reds are the -160 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Washington Nationals are the +135 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 8 -105 runs at BetMGM, which means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 8 -115 runs at BetMGM, and that means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the under.
The Cincinnati Reds are -1.5 +125 run line favorites at BetMGM, while the Washington Nationals are +1.5 -155 run line underdogs at BetMGM.
MLB Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Nationals
Reds
5/14/26 12:40pm EDT | +135-160 |
- Washington Nationals bettors risk $100 to win $135 at +135 odds. The implied probability for Washington Nationals is 42.55%.
- Cincinnati Reds bettors risk $100 to win $62.5 at -160 odds. The implied probability for Cincinnati Reds is 61.54%.
Washington Nationals at Cincinnati Reds Prop Bets
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Nationals
Reds
First Team to Score
5/14/26 12:40pm EDT | -130+100Bet |
Nationals
Reds
Tie
1st Inning Winner
5/14/26 12:40pm EDT | +350+300-155Bet |
Nationals
Reds
Tie
First 3 Innings Winner
5/14/26 12:40pm EDT | +175+125+250Bet |
Nationals
Reds
To Extra Innings
5/14/26 12:40pm EDT | Yes +750No -1200Bet |
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Nationals
Reds
1st Team to Score Will Win
5/14/26 12:40pm EDT | Yes -250No +190Bet |
Reds
Total Runs
WAS at CIN 5/14/26 12:40pm EDT | 4.5 o +1054.5 u -140Bet |
Nationals
Total Runs
WAS at CIN 5/14/26 12:40pm EDT | 3.5 o -1053.5 u -125Bet |
Washington Nationals & Cincinnati Reds Futures Odds
Latest World Series odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the tournament. See past Championship results and learn how to bet World Series teasers, props and parlays.
Washington Nationals World Series Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Nationals | +50000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Reds | +10000 Bet |
Washington Nationals & Cincinnati Reds Team Pages
Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | RS | RA | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Cincinnati Reds | 16 | 8 | 0.667 | +0.5 | 6-6 | 10-2 | 96 | 93 | +3 | W5 | 8-2 |
| Washington Nationals | 11 | 13 | 0.458 | +5.5 | 3-8 | 8-5 | 136 | 147 | -11 | W1 | 5-5 |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Washington Nationals vs Cincinnati Reds MLB Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Thursday, May 14th, 2026 at 12:40 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's MLB page, look for the Washington Nationals vs Cincinnati Reds Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's MLB page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Washington Nationals vs Cincinnati Reds Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
Other May 14, 2026 MLB Games
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- Detroit Tigers vs New York Mets - 5/14/26 1:10pm EDT
- Miami Marlins vs Minnesota Twins - 5/14/26 1:40pm EDT
- San Diego Padres vs Milwaukee Brewers - 5/14/26 1:40pm EDT
- Seattle Mariners vs Houston Astros - 5/14/26 2:10pm EDT
- St. Louis Cardinals vs Oakland Athletics - 5/14/26 3:05pm EDT
- Philadelphia Phillies vs Boston Red Sox - 5/14/26 6:45pm EDT
- Chicago Cubs vs Atlanta Braves - 5/14/26 7:15pm EDT
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