Red Sox-Nationals Lines Preview

The Washington Nationals will be fighting to snap a losing streak on Thursday when they take on the Boston Red Sox at Nationals Park. The Red Sox will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander John Smoltz in this game. Smoltz has a 0-0 record and a 0.00 ERA this season. The Nationals will counter Smoltz with Jordan Zimmermann. Righthander Zimmermann has a 5.03 ERA to go along with a 2-3 record this season. Oddsmakers currently have the Red Sox listed as 130-moneyline favorites versus the Nationals, while the game's total has not yet been posted. The Red Sox extended their winning streak to four games with a 6-4 win over the Nationals on Wednesday, as -175 favorites. That game's 10 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (9). David Ortiz belted a three-run home run to lead the Red Sox. Jon Lester evened his record to 6-6 with the win, and Jonathan Papelbon earned his 17th save. Josh Willingham hit a two-run single for the Nationals, who were +155 underdogs. Craig Stammen surrendered six runs over 5 1-3 innings in the loss. Current streak: Boston has won 4 straight games. Washington has lost 3 straight games. Team records: Boston: 44-27 SU Washington: 20-49 SU Boston most recently: When playing on Thursday are 7-3 Before playing Atlanta are 6-4 After playing Washington are 8-2 After a win are 8-2 Washington most recently: When playing on Thursday are 4-6 Before playing Baltimore are 5-5 After playing Boston are 2-8 After a loss are 3-7 A few trends to consider: Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Washington Boston is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games on the road Boston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Washington Boston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games Washington is 7-18 SU in its last 25 games at home Washington is 7-18 SU in its last 25 games Washington is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Boston Washington is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Boston Next up: Boston at Atlanta, Friday, June 26 Washington at Baltimore, Friday, June 26