In this article we will formulate a Red Sox vs Nationals prediction for this MLB game on Monday, June 29th at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Boston Red Sox Betting Preview
The Boston Red Sox are 36-46 this season after they swept the Yankees in four games by scores of 6-3, 6-1, 4-1, and 5-4. In game four, Boston blew a 2-0 lead in the fourth inning, but they scored three runs in the 10th to escape with the win. The Red Sox recorded six hits and they committed two errors in the game, while they were led by Durbin, who went 1-4 with two RBIs. Gray allowed one hit and zero earned runs over 7.1 innings, while Chapman blew the save and Slaten got the win. Prior to that series, Boston lost two out of three against the Rockies, but did win two out of three against the Mariners before that.
This season, Boston has a 3.70 ERA with a 1.24 WHIP and a .241 opponent batting average, while they have scored 328 runs with a .243 batting average and a .312 on base percentage. Willson Contreras has led the Red Sox with 17 home runs and 50 RBIs, while Jarren Duran has added 12 home runs and 39 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Boston is Ranger Suarez, who is 3-3 with a 2.83 ERA and a 1.14 WHIP over 82.2 innings pitched this season.
Washington Nationals Betting Preview
The Washington Nationals are 43-42 this year after they won two out of three against the Orioles by scores of 1-3, 4-3, and 6-4. In game three, Washington trailed 2-0 in the first inning, but they scored six straight runs and hung on for the win. The Nationals recorded seven hits in the game and they were led by Garcia Jr, who went 3-5 with two home runs and five RBIs. Littell allowed three hits and two earned runs over 5.0 innings for the win, while Poulin picked up the save. Prior to that series, Washington lost three out of four against the Phillies and two out of three against the Rays.
This season, Washington has a 4.69 ERA with a 1.39 WHIP and a .257 opponent batting average, while they have scored 449 runs with a .246 batting average and a .319 on base percentage. CJ Abrams has led the Nationals with 17 home runs and 57 RBIs, while James Wood has added 20 home runs and 49 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Washington is Miles Mikolas, who is 2-6 with a 5.24 ERA and a 1.29 WHIP over 77.1 innings pitched this year.
Why the Boston Red Sox will win
- The Nationals have lost each of their last 10 night games against AL East opponents following a road win.
- The home team has won seven of the Red Sox’s last eight games.
- The Nationals have failed to cover the run line in each of their last 10 night games against AL East opponents following a road win.
- The Red Sox have covered the run line in five of their last six games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Red Sox have won the first inning in three of their last four games as favorites.
- The Red Sox have led after 5 innings in each of their last six games.
- The Red Sox have led after 3 innings in each of their last four games against the Nationals.
Why the Washington Nationals will win
- The Red Sox have lost each of their last six night games against National League opponents following a win.
- The underdogs have won eight of the Red Sox’s last 12 games.
- The Nationals have covered the run line in 10 of their last 11 road games against American League opponents after playing the previous day.
- The Red Sox have failed to cover the run line in 10 of their last 11 night games at Fenway Park following a win.
- The Nationals have led after 5 innings in five of their last six night games against American League opponents that held a losing record.
- The Nationals have led after 3 innings in each of their last three night games against the Red Sox.
Total Runs Facts
- Sixteen of the Nationals’ last 17 night games against AL East opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- Five of the Red Sox’s last six games following an extra innings win have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- There has been no run scored during the first inning in each of the Nationals’ last seven night games against American League opponents.
- There has been no run scored during the first inning in nine of the Red Sox’s last 10 games as home favorites against National League opponents.
Boston Red Sox Player Prop Facts
- Willson Contreras has hit a home run in three of his last four home appearances against the Nationals after playing the previous day.
- Ranger Suarez has recorded six or more strikeouts in four of his last five appearances.
- Willson Contreras has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 11 appearances with his team as a home favorite against the Nationals.
Washington Nationals Player Prop Facts
- Keibert Ruiz has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 10 appearances against AL East opponents.
- Luis Garcia has hit at least one home run in each of his last five appearances after playing the previous day.
- Nasim Nunez ranks 1st in the league in Steals (32) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Red Sox rank 30th in the league for home runs this season (71).
- The Red Sox rank 29th in the league for runs scored this season (328).
- The Nationals rank 1st in the league for runs scored this season (449).
- The Nationals rank 1st in the league for RBIs this season (426).
Red Sox vs Nationals Prediction
Boston comes into this matchup with a ton of momentum after sweeping the Yankees and they have scored 5+ runs in four of their last five games. The Red Sox are 16-25 at home this year, while the Nationals are 26-17 on the road. Washington has won two games in a row and they have scored 4+ runs in four of their last five. The Nationals are starting Mikolas, who has allowed 0, 5, 0, 0, and 6 earned runs in his last five starts, while Suarez has allowed two earned runs or fewer in four straight outings. Mikolas has shown some improvement, but the Sox are rolling. Take Boston -1.5 here.