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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Washington Nationals vs Cincinnati Reds predictions for MLB Tuesday.
The Cincinnati Reds will square off with the Washington Nationals in MLB action at Great American Ball Park on Tuesday, beginning at 6:40 PM ET.
Brady Singer (2-2, 5.64 ERA) will start for the Reds, pitting him against Miles Mikolas (1-3, 7.44 ERA) for the Nationals.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' proven MLB model predicts the Reds as the most likely winner of the Nationals vs. Reds game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Tuesday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Nationals vs. Reds prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the result of Tuesday's MLB game between the Nationals and Reds, forming part of our MLB predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives the Reds a 57% chance of defeating the Nationals.
According to our model, the Nationals (+1.5) have a 59% chance of covering the run line, while the over/under total of 9.5 runs has a 52% chance of going over.
Nationals vs. Reds odds [5/12/2026]
We have sourced the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Nationals | Reds |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | +1.5 (-162) | -1.5 (+140) |
| Moneyline | +124 | -144 |
| Total | o9.5 (-110) | u9.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Nationals vs. Reds picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | Reds -1.5 | +140 |
| Moneyline | Reds | -144 |
| Total | Over 9.5 | -110 |
According to our MLB best bets, the top play to make on this game is Reds -1.5 at the spread.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Nationals vs. Reds game-day updates and essential details
Tuesday's MLB action between the Reds and Nationals at Great American Ball Park is scheduled to begin at 6:40 PM ET.
- Who: Washington Nationals vs. Cincinnati Reds
- Date: Tuesday, May 12, 2026
- Time: 6:40 PM ET/3:40PM PT
- Venue: Great American Ball Park
Conclusion
We predict the Reds, with a 57% win probability, will likely beat the Nationals in Tuesday's MLB matchup.
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