Nationals vs Red Sox Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Jul 1

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  • The Red Sox are -145 favorites vs the Nationals
  • Nationals vs Red Sox Over / Under today: 9.5 Runs
  • Nationals / Red Sox TV Channel: NESN | NATV

The Washington Nationals (+120) visit Fenway Park to take on the Boston Red Sox (-145) on July 1, 2026. First pitch is scheduled for 1:35 pm in Boston, MA.

This season, the Nationals are 44-43 against the spread (ATS), while the Red Sox are 37-45 ATS.

Nationals vs Red Sox Starting Pitchers Today:

  • Nationals starting pitcher: Andrew Alvarez 1-1, 3.47 ERA
  • Red Sox starting pitcher: Payton Tolle 4-5, 2.80 ERA

Nationals vs. Red Sox Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Nationals+1.5 -165O 9.5 -110+120
Red Sox -1.5 +135U 9.5 -110-145

Nationals vs Red Sox Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Red Sox will win Wednesday‘s MLB game with 54.8% confidence, factoring in game simulations, recent player performances, starting pitchers and injuries.


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We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Nationals players for Wednesday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Nationals Player Prop Bets Today:

  • CJ Abrams has hit the Home Runs Over in 4 of his last 8 away games (+16.60 Units / 208% ROI)
  • Keibert Ruiz has hit the Total Bases Over in 14 of his last 15 away games (+12.90 Units / 54% ROI)
  • Keibert Ruiz has hit the Hits Over in 14 of his last 15 away games (+12.40 Units / 49% ROI)
  • CJ Abrams has hit the RBIs Over in 13 of his last 25 away games (+11.40 Units / 46% ROI)
  • CJ Abrams has hit the Singles Under in 16 of his last 20 away games (+10.55 Units / 39% ROI)

And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Red Sox players for Wednesday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Red Sox Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Caleb Durbin has hit the Home Runs Over in 3 of his last 7 games at home (+24.00 Units / 343% ROI)
  • Andruw Monasterio has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 13 of his last 15 games at home (+10.50 Units / 48% ROI)
  • Anthony Seigler has hit the Total Bases Over in 12 of his last 15 games (+9.70 Units / 53% ROI)
  • Anthony Seigler has hit the Hits Over in his last 8 games (+8.70 Units / 77% ROI)
  • Andruw Monasterio has hit the Singles Under in 12 of his last 15 games at home (+7.60 Units / 35% ROI)
  • The Washington Nationals have hit the Moneyline in 30 of their last 50 away games (+23.70 Units / 47% ROI)
  • The Washington Nationals have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 36 of their last 50 away games (+21.05 Units / 36% ROI)
  • The Washington Nationals have covered the Run Line in 37 of their last 50 away games (+20.65 Units / 29% ROI)
  • The Washington Nationals have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 26 of their last 50 away games (+18.50 Units / 36% ROI)
  • The Washington Nationals have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 33 of their last 50 away games (+13.45 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Boston Red Sox have hit the Game Total Under in 29 of their last 50 games at home (+10.30 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Boston Red Sox have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 9 of their last 12 games (+8.25 Units / 53% ROI)
  • The Boston Red Sox have hit the Team Total Under in 30 of their last 50 games at home (+8.15 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Boston Red Sox have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 7 of their last 8 games (+6.25 Units / 66% ROI)
  • The Boston Red Sox have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 7 of their last 8 games (+6.10 Units / 61% ROI)

Nationals Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Nationals are 53-32 against the Run Line (+12.85 Units / 10.57% ROI).

  • 44-43 when betting on the Moneyline for +11.45 Units / 12.66% ROI
  • 51-32 when betting on the total runs Over for +16.2 Units / 16.95% ROI
  • 32-51 when betting on the total runs Under for -23.95 Units / -24.99% ROI

Red Sox Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Red Sox are 37-45 against the Run Line (-9.8 Units / -9.09% ROI).

  • 37-47 when betting on the Moneyline for -19.9 Units / -19.29% ROI
  • 37-43 when betting on the total runs Over for -10.85 Units / -11.69% ROI
  • 43-37 when betting on the total runs Under for +2.1 Units / 2.28% ROI

Red Sox vs Nationals Home Run Prop Bets Today

Yes
James Wood +240
Willson Contreras +300
Dylan Crews +333
CJ Abrams +360
Curtis Mead +360

Red Sox vs Nationals Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Caleb Durbin 0.5 -235 0.5 +170
Dylan Crews 0.5 -235 0.5 +175
Daylen Lile 0.5 -225 0.5 +165
CJ Abrams 0.5 -220 0.5 +160
Jacob Young 0.5 -220 0.5 +165

Red Sox vs Nationals Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Nasim Nunez 0.5 -275 0.5 +195
CJ Abrams 0.5 -235 0.5 +175
Willson Contreras 0.5 -235 0.5 +175
Dylan Crews 0.5 -220 0.5 +165
Curtis Mead 0.5 -200 0.5 +145

Nationals Keys to the Game vs. the Red Sox

The Nationals are just 6-35 (.146) when allowing 5 or more runs this season — 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .208.

The Nationals are 27-18 (.600) on the road this season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .475.

The Nationals are just 34-11 (.756) when leading entering the 7th inning this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .860.

The Nationals are 38-8 (.826) when allowing 4 or fewer runs this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .724.

Red Sox Keys to the Game vs. the Nationals

The Red Sox are just 1-7 (.125) when tied entering the 8th inning this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Red Sox are just 10-18 (.357) vs the bottom 10 runs allowed teams this season Today, they face the Nationals (28th runs allowed).

The Red Sox are just 2-25 (.074) when allowing 5 or more runs this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .208.

The Red Sox are just 0-42 (.000) when trailing entering the 9th inning this season — tied for lowest in MLB; League Avg: .056.

The Nationals are batting just .205 when facing the starting pitcher for the 3rd time in a game this season — 2nd lowest in MLB.

Nationals hitters have 200 extra-base hits out of 503 total hits (40%) against RHP this season — best in MLB.

The Nationals are batting .267 against LHP this season — 2nd best in MLB.

The Nationals have scored 1.89 runs per game (164/87) in late innings this season — best in MLB.

Red Sox hitters have an OBP of just .302 (2,377 PA’s) against RHP this season — tied for 3rd lowest in MLB.

Red Sox hitters are slugging just .374 at home this season — tied for 4th lowest in MLB.

Red Sox hitters are slugging just .373 against RHP this season — tied for 4th lowest in MLB.

Red Sox hitters have drawn walks in 7% of their PA’s against RHP this season — 4th lowest in MLB.

Opponents have a miss rate of just 22% against Nationals pitchers this season — lowest in MLB.

Nationals pitchers have an ERA of 5.31 (385.0 IP) at home this season — 3rd highest in MLB.

The Nationals pitchers have allowed an average Exit Velocity of 89.9 MPH this season (2,302 balls in play) — 2nd highest in MLB

Nationals pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 19% with runners in scoring position this season — 4th lowest in MLB.

Red Sox pitchers have walked 6% of batters when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this season — 3rd best in MLB.

Red Sox pitchers have walked 8% of batters this season — tied for 5th best in MLB.

The Red Sox have allowed 1.05 runs per game (88/84) in late innings this season — 4th best in MLB.

Red Sox pitchers have induced opposing hitters to ground into just 43 double plays in 574 opportunities (7%) this season — 3rd lowest in MLB.

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