Red Sox vs. Nationals Prediction for MLB Thursday [8/17/2023]

The Washington Nationals will take on the Boston Red Sox in MLB action at Nationals Park on Thursday, starting at 4:05PM ET.

Patrick Corbin (7-11, 4.85 ERA) will be on the bump for the Nationals, while the Red Sox have opted for Chris Sale (5-2, 4.52 ERA).

Dimers' best betting picks for Red Sox vs. Nationals, plus game predictions and best odds, are featured below.

Who Will Win: Red Sox vs. Nationals

Based on trusted machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Thursday's Red Sox-Nationals MLB matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' revolutionary predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Red Sox a 59% chance of winning against the Nationals.

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Red Sox vs. Nationals Odds [8/17]

• Run Line: Nationals +1.5 (-104), Red Sox -1.5 (-110)
• Moneyline: Nationals +156, Red Sox -180
• Total: Over/Under 10 (+100/-115)

The Nationals are currently +1.5 underdogs versus the Red Sox, with -104 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the favored Red Sox (-1.5) to cover the run line, PointsBet has the best odds currently on offer at -110.

FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Nationals at +156, which means you can bet $100 to profit $156, earning a total payout of $256, if they win.

On the other hand, PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Red Sox at -180, where you can risk $180 to win $100, for a total payout of $280, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under sits at 10 with FanDuel Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +100, while PointsBet currently has the best odds for the Under at -115.

As always, make sure you check all the legal sportbooks that are available in your state for the best MLB odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Nationals (+1.5) have a 53% chance of covering the run line, while the 10-run Over/Under has a 57% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets: Red Sox vs. Nationals

• Run Line: Nationals +1.5 @ -104 via FanDuel Sportsbook (53% probability)
• Moneyline: Nationals @ +156 via FanDuel Sportsbook (2.0% edge)
• Total: Under 10 @ -115 via PointsBet (57% probability)

Our best bets are based on detailed simulations and betting intelligence to bring you the best possible plays every day of the year.

While the Red Sox are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Nationals moneyline is the best option because of the 2.0% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges published on Dimers.com is pivotal to achieving long-term profitability.

Red Sox vs. Nationals Prediction

Dimers.com predicts that the Red Sox are more likely to beat the Nationals at Nationals Park on Thursday.

This prediction is based on comprehensive data-driven analysis, with the Red Sox having a 59% probability of winning after conducting 10,000 simulations of the game.

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Dimers has full betting coverage of Thursday's Red Sox-Nationals game, including pregame predictions, free betting picks, and live scores.

Remember, DimersBOT updates often, so keep checking this article for the latest betting insights ahead of Red Sox vs. Nationals on Thursday August 17, 2023.

Red Sox vs. Nationals 2023

Thursday's MLB game between the Nationals and Red Sox at Nationals Park is scheduled to commence at 4:05PM ET.

• Who: Boston Red Sox vs. Washington Nationals
• Date: Thursday August 17, 2023
• Time: 4:05PM ET / 1:05PM PT
• Venue: Nationals Park

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