Boston Red Sox vs Washington Nationals Odds

The Red Sox will play the Nationals on Thursday, August 17th, 2023. Your timezone's first pitch time is 4:05 pm EDT. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.

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Key Matchup Stats

  • SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Boston Red Sox have a 91.67 power ranking. The power ranking for the Washington Nationals is 85.67.
  • Visiting Boston Red Sox - The Boston Red Sox have a 28-29 record as a visiting team, ranking them 9th Overall for visiting team wins.
  • Home Washington Nationals - The Washington Nationals have a 26-35 record as a home team. They rank 13th for home team wins in the Overall standings.
  • Runs Scored - The Boston Red Sox currently stand 10th (578) Overall, with the Washington Nationals ranking 18th (527) for runs scored.
  • Runs Allowed - The Boston Red Sox are 13th (552) Overall for runs allowed. The Washington Nationals stand 4th (613) for runs allowed.
  • Team Streaks - The Boston Red Sox lost their last game. Meanwhile, the Washington Nationals won their last game.
  • Team Records - The Boston Red Sox have a 63-57 Overall record (10.5 GB American East Division), with the Washington Nationals possessing a 54-67 Overall standing (24.5 GB National East Division).

Captain Shady Lines

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Arr, ye scurvy dogs! The Boston Red Sox be playin' the Washington Nationals...

on Thursday, August 17th, 2023... It's gonna be a battle o' the sea dogs!

The Red Sox be comin' in with a 63-57 overall record...a 0.525 win percentage... and a 6-4 last 10 games record. They be sailin' strong, me hearties!

Meanwhile, them Nationals be strugglin' with a 54-67 overall record... a pitiful 0.446 win percentage... and a 6-4 last 10 games record. They be sinkin' fast!

SportsBetting3.com be offerin' chances to bet on this game, me mateys... The odds be in favor o' the Red Sox, but ye never know... (review the odds below).

So hoist the anchor, me hearties, and set sail for this epic battle... Boston Red Sox versus Washington Nationals! It be a clash o' titans on the diamond, me buckos. Will the Red Sox continue their winning ways, or will the Nationals surprise us all? Only time will tell, me hearties. But if ye be feelin' lucky, bet on this game and let the dice decide!

Best Red Sox at Nationals Odds


Best Moneyline Betting Odds
Underdog

Washington Nationals
Favorite

Boston Red Sox
The Boston Red Sox are the -185 moneyline favorite. Risk $185 to win $100 on the Boston Red Sox at BetMGM. The Washington Nationals are the +155 underdog at BetRivers. Risk $100 to win $155 on the Washington Nationals. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Best Total Betting Odds
OverUnder
BetRivers has the best over line of 9.5 runs. Risk $112 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 9.5 runs. Risk $105 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

Best Run Line Betting Odds
Underdog

Washington Nationals
Favorite

Boston Red Sox
The Boston Red Sox have a -1.5 -115 run line at BetRivers VA. They are the run line favorite in this matchup. The Washington Nationals have a +1.5 -105 run line at BetMGM. The Washington Nationals are the run line underdogs. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the moneyline for the Boston Red Sox vs Washington Nationals MLB game on Thursday, August 17th, 2023?

The Boston Red Sox are the -185 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Washington Nationals are the +155 moneyline underdog at BetRivers.

What is the over-under total line for the Boston Red Sox vs Washington Nationals MLB game on Thursday, August 17th, 2023?

The best over line is 9.5 -112 runs at BetRivers, which means you risk $112 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 9.5 -105 runs at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the run line for the Boston Red Sox vs Washington Nationals MLB game on Thursday, August 17th, 2023?

The Boston Red Sox are -1.5 -115 run line favorites at BetRivers, while the Washington Nationals are +1.5 -105 run line underdogs at BetMGM.

MLB Odds Example

MLB Odds and Outcomes Explained

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Possible Moneyline Outcomes
  • Washington Nationals bettors risk $100 to win $155 at +155 odds. The implied probability for Washington Nationals is 39.22%.
  • Boston Red Sox bettors risk $100 to win $53.76 at -186 odds. The implied probability for Boston Red Sox is 65.03%.

Boston Red Sox at Washington Nationals Prop Bets

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Boston Red Sox & Washington Nationals Futures Odds

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Boston Red Sox World Series Odds

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Washington Nationals World Series Odds

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Boston Red Sox & Washington Nationals Team Pages

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Team Standings

2023 MLB Regular Season Standings - Boston Red Sox, Washington Nationals
Team W L Pct GB Home Away RS RA Diff Strk L10
e - Boston Red Sox77830.481+26.039-4238-41764770-6W13-7
e - Washington Nationals70900.438+33.034-4736-43687831-144W14-6

How to Bet on the Game

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How to Bet on the Boston Red Sox vs Washington Nationals MLB Game

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