Nationals vs. Reds odds, line, prediction: 2026 MLB picks for Thursday, May 14, from proven model

The Washington Nationals are looking for a three-game sweep of the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday. The Nationals won the opening game of the series 10-4 and Game 2 on Wednesday 8-7. Both games soaring over the total. The Nationals will send Foster Griffin to the mound (4-1, 2.12 ERA, 1.03 WHIP, 42 strikeouts), while the Reds will counter with Chase Burns (4-1, 2.11 ERA, 1.04 WHIP, 48 strikeouts).

First pitch from Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati is set for 12:40 p.m. ET. Cincinnati is a -160 favorite on the money line (risk $160 to win $100) in the latest Nationals vs. Reds odds, while the over/under is 8. 

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