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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Washington Nationals vs Boston Red Sox predictions for MLB Monday.
The Boston Red Sox will face the Washington Nationals in MLB action at Fenway Park on Monday, commencing at 7:10 PM ET.
Ranger Suarez (3-3, 2.83 ERA) will start for the Red Sox, while the Nationals have opted for Miles Mikolas (2-6, 5.24 ERA).
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' proven MLB model projects the Red Sox as the most likely winner of the Nationals vs. Red Sox game.
This article offers a closer look at Monday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Nationals vs. Red Sox prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Monday's MLB game between the Nationals and Red Sox, forming part of our MLB predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model currently gives the Red Sox a 61.8% chance of beating the Nationals.
According to our model, the Nationals (+1.5) have a 54.7% chance of covering the run line, while the 8.5-run over/under has a 55.6% chance of going over,.
Nationals vs. Red Sox odds [6/29/2026]
We have sourced the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Nationals | Red Sox |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | +1.5 (-137) | -1.5 (+116) |
| Moneyline | +150 | -175 |
| Total | o8.5 (-110) | u8.5 (-104) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Nationals vs. Red Sox picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | Red Sox -1.5 | +116 |
| Moneyline | Nationals | +150 |
| Total | Over 8.5 | -110 |
According to our best MLB bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 8.5 total runs.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Nationals vs. Red Sox game-day updates and essential details
Monday's MLB matchup between the Red Sox and Nationals at Fenway Park is scheduled to commence at 7:10 PM ET.
- Who: Washington Nationals vs. Boston Red Sox
- Date: Monday, June 29, 2026
- Time: 7:10 PM ET/4:10PM PT
- Venue: Fenway Park
Conclusion
We predict the Red Sox, with a 61.8% win probability, will likely beat the Nationals in Monday's MLB matchup.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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