Boston Red Sox (63-56) vs Washington Nationals (53-67)
Boston Red Sox vs Washington Nationals 8/17/2023 – The Nationals have a 53-67 record so far this season, 25-35 at home and 55-60 in over/under. They are sitting on the last place of the AL East Division. Lance Thomas leads the team in home runs this season with 20, while Riley Adams leads the team in batting average with .305. The Nationals average 4.4 runs offensively while allowing 5.12 runs per game defensively. They have a .257 hitting percentage and average 0.9 home runs per game.
The Red Sox hold a 63-56 record this season, with a road record of 28-28 and an over/under record of 58-59. They currently stand in the second-to-last place in the NL East Division. Rafael Devers has led the team in home runs with 26, while Pablo Reyes boasts a team-leading batting average of .320. Offensively, the Red Sox average 5 runs per game, and defensively, they allow 4.87 runs per game. Their hitting percentage stands at .259, and they hit an average of 1.1 home runs per game.
In their recent matchup, the Red Sox secured a 5-4 victory on the road. For more insights, check out accurate baseball picks.
Red Sox vs. Nationals Game Info
| When: | Thursday, August 17, 2023 16:05 PM ET |
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| Where: | Nationals Park in Washington |
| TV: | Bally Sports Network |
| Stream: | MLB.TV |
Chris Sale (5-1, 3.16 ERA) vs Patrick Corbin (7-11, 4.85 ERA)
On the mound for the Nationals will be the leftie Patrick Corbin who has a 7-11 record, 4.85 ERA and 1.50 WHIP. He is 3-7 at home with a 4.78 ERA.
On the mound for the Red Sox will be the leftie Chris Sale who has a 5-1 record, 3.16 ERA and 1.34 WHIP. He has a 4.97 ERA in his last 3 games.
Odds/Point Spread: Washington Nationals TBA – Over/Under: TBA
Nationals Betting Trends
The Washington Nationals have hit the Moneyline in 10 of their last 12 games at home (+10.85 Units / 79% ROI)
The Washington Nationals have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 13 of their last 20 games at home (+4.05 Units / 16% ROI)
Washington Nationals have hit the Game Total Under in 11 of their last 19 games at home (+2.25 Units / 11% ROI)
The Washington Nationals have only hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 12 of their last 30 games at home (-9.01 Units / -25% ROI)
The Washington Nationals have only hit the Game Total Over in 22 of their last 48 games at home (-5.90 Units / -11% ROI).
Red Sox Betting Trends
Under is 4-0 in Red Sox last 4 games following a win.
Red Sox Under is 6-0 in last 6 vs. American League East.
Under is 6-0 in Red Sox last 6 vs. a team with a winning record.
Boston Red Sox vs Washington Nationals 8/17/2023 Betting Picks
The Red Sox have been dominating the Nationals and start a far superior pitcher today. Take the Red Sox to win today in the first 5 innings in order to avoid their shaky bullpen. For more insights, check out expert sports picks.
Free Pick and Prediction: Red Sox ML/RL.