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Red Sox Favored Over Nationals in Saturday Showdown: Game Preview and Predictions

This content provides a preview of the upcoming game between the Boston Red Sox and the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on Saturday. The Red Sox are coming off an 11-2 victory over the Nationals on Friday and have a strong record in recent matchups. The starting pitchers will be Walker Buehler for the Red Sox and Mitchell Parker for the Nationals. Boston is the betting favorite for this game. Stay tuned for the Red Sox vs. Nationals prediction.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Red Sox -108 | Nationals -109
• Spread: Red Sox -1.5 (+134) | Nationals +1.5 (-162)
• Total: Over/Under 10 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Boston will win straight-up is 52%.

Boston vs Washington Stats

Boston Red Sox

The Boston Red Sox recently won two of three games against Cincinnati, bringing their season record to 44-45. Despite a recent slump of 4-6 in their last ten games, the Red Sox have shown strong offensive performance, averaging 4.78 runs per game. However, their defense ranks at #23, allowing an average of 4.61 runs per game. Pitcher Walker Buehler has struggled in recent outings, particularly during a challenging month of June. The team made a significant trade, sending Rafael Devers to San Francisco. Boston's power ranking is at 19, and they have not reported any new injuries.

Washington Nationals Analysis

The Washington Nationals are coming off a series win against Detroit and have a record of 37-51 this season. They will start left-hander Mitchell Parker in their upcoming game against Boston. Despite a 5-8 record and a 4.63 ERA this year, Parker has shown promise at Nationals Park. The team's young core, including MacKenzie Gore and CJ Abrams, offer optimism for the future. The Nationals are ranked 22nd in power rankings and 14th in offense, averaging 4.46 runs per game. Defensively, they are ranked 28th, giving up an average of 5.24 runs per game. Despite their unlikely chances of a deep postseason run, the Nationals are a team on the rise. Additionally, there are no new injuries to report for the Washington Nationals.

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