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On September 18th, all right, let's talk baseball bets for today. We've got three games on the radar, Cubs versus Reds, Nationals versus Cardinals, and Yankees versus Diamondbacks. The experts are looking at the Cubs and Reds game, specifically projecting the total runs to be under 8.5.

This pick is leaning on the strength of the starting pitchers. On the national side, Cade Cavalli has been lights out since late June, posting some seriously impressive numbers in ERA, FIP, and strikeout rates. He's been going deep into games too, which is a huge plus. Meanwhile, the Cardinals' Kyle Leahy has also been pitching well since mid-June, with similar stats to Cavalli. However, they're watching his innings closely, and he hasn't been going as deep into games lately.

This combined with the Nationals' slightly better offense against Riteys and comparable bullpens gives Washington an edge. Now for the Nationals and Cardinals game, the smart money is on the Nationals to win the game outright. The odds are looking favorable, and with Cavalli's strong pitching performance expected, it's a solid bet. Finally, in the Yankees and Diamondbacks matchup, the focus shifts to a homerun prop.

Gerrit Cole has been giving up a fair amount of homeruns to left-handed hitters this season. The prediction here is that Ketel Marte has a good shot at hitting one out of the park today, with odds that make it an attractive proposition. Stay locked in with Washington Nationals News Today, AI-powered updates.