Red Sox vs. Nationals Prediction
Chris Sale will oppose Patrick Corbin Thursday afternoon’s pitching matchup at Nationals Park, where the Nationals will host the Red Sox at 4:05 p.m. ET. With the Nationals listed as heavy underdogs and the total sitting at 9.5 runs, what’s the best bet today in D.C.?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
961 Boston Red Sox (-185) at 962 Washington Nationals (+154); o/u 9.5
4:05 p.m. ET, Thursday, August 17, 2023
Nationals Park, Washington, D.C.
Red Sox vs. Nationals Public Betting Information
As of this writing, our MLB Public Betting Page shows that 68% of bets are on the Red Sox’ moneyline. That said, this page is updated frequently so make sure that you click on the link provided so that you’re getting the most updated information.
Boston Red Sox DFS SPIN
Garrett Whitlock took the loss on Wednesday against the Nationals, allowing four runs on three hits in one inning out of the bullpen. Whitlock imploded in his second appearance since coming off the IL. After Pablo Reyes tied the game 2-2 in the top of the eighth, Whitlock came on to pitch the bottom of the inning and allowed a single, hit a batter, and gave up two home runs before finally settling down. The right-hander has been a solid bullpen asset for Boston in the past and will likely be one again to end the season, but he no longer has any value in his current role.
Washington Nationals DFS SPIN
Mackenzie Gore was removed from Wednesday’s start against the Red Sox due to a blister on his right hand. Gore expressed confidence afterwards that he’ll be ready to make his next start on Wednesday against the Yankees. The 24-year-old southpaw split a nail on his right middle finger that resulted in a blister opening up, and led to his removal from Wednesday’s outing against the Red Sox after 6 1/3 scoreless innings. It doesn’t sound like a serious concern at the moment.
Red Sox vs. Nationals MLB Betting Trends
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston’s last 5 games
Boston is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Washington
Washington is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington’s last 6 games when playing at home against Boston
Red Sox vs. Nationals MLB BETTING PREDICTION
Sale will make his second start since returning from the injured list. He had been out since early June because of a stress reaction in his shoulder, but he returned last Friday and allowed two runs on one hit across 4 2/3 innings against the Tigers. What was impressive is that he struck out seven without walking a single batter and returned the first 14 Tigers he faced. Corbin, meanwhile, is 1-1 with a 4.71 ERA over his last five starts, spanning 28 2/3 innings in the process. While he hasn’t pitched well, Boston’s offense is in a funk over the past month and I wonder if Washington can do much damage against Sale. I like the under today in D.C.
MLB BETTING PREDICTION: RED SOX/NATIONALS UNDER 9.5