Boston (45-45) at Washington (37-52)
- When: Jul 6 2025, 1:35 PM
- Where: Nationals Park, Washington
- Where to watch: NESN
Red Sox vs. Nationals – Game Betting Preview & Prediction
Moneyline: Boston -254
Total: 8.5
Spread: Boston -1.5 (-155)
Boston Red Sox Preview
Boston has caught fire at the plate and doesn’t look ready to cool down anytime soon. After steamrolling the Nationals in back-to-back blowouts, 10-3 on Saturday and 11-2 on Friday, the Red Sox are gunning for the series sweep with momentum squarely on their side.
Their offensive explosion has been fueled by timely hitting and explosive innings. The Sox put up a seven-run frame in both of the first two games of the series and also dropped seven in the first inning earlier this week against the Reds. This isn’t a fluke, it’s a pattern.
Rookie Roman Anthony continues to look like a future star. He’s registered multi-hit games in five of his last seven and has reached base six times in this series alone. Manager Alex Cora has praised the lineup’s depth and adaptability, and with Garrett Crochet getting the start on Sunday, Boston has a reliable arm to back its surging bats.
Washington Nationals Preview
Washington, meanwhile, is unraveling—both on the mound and in the field. Saturday’s loss saw three errors and six unearned runs charged to starter Mitchell Parker, who couldn’t weather the storm once things started falling apart.
Manager Davey Martinez acknowledged Parker’s struggles under pressure and highlighted the mental side of his development. With the team allowing seven or more runs in consecutive games for the first time since 2006, confidence is clearly shaken.
The Nationals are turning to Shinnosuke Ogasawara, a Japanese rookie making his MLB debut, to stop the bleeding. While he brings intrigue, facing a scorching Red Sox lineup is a brutal initiation.
Prediction & Betting Picks
Why bet Boston: They’re red hot offensively, going for a third straight double-digit run game, and they have their ace on the mound.
Why fade Washington: Rookie starter, a demoralized defense, and a lineup that hasn’t been able to answer Boston’s early knockout punches.
The Red Sox complete the sweep in convincing fashion. Boston is scoring in bunches, and with Crochet on the bump and Washington reeling, there’s no reason to expect a sudden flip.
Score Prediction: Red Sox 7, Nationals 2
Pick: Boston -2.5 (+100)
Total: Under 8.5 (-117)
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