Red Sox vs. Nationals: July 4th MLB Preview, Odds, and Predictions

The game starts at 11:05 a.m. ET, a tradition for the Fourth of July in D.C.

Lucas Giolito (4-1, 3.99 ERA) starts for the Red Sox, while Michael Soroka (3-5, 4.70 ERA) pitches for the Nationals.

Wilyer Abreu has been a hot hitter for the Red Sox, with four home runs in his last five games. Why this matters: Abreu's performance could significantly impact the Red Sox's offensive output.

James Wood is a key offensive weapon for the Nationals, batting .294 with 23 homers and 67 RBI. Why this matters: Wood's consistent hitting poses a challenge for the Red Sox pitching staff.

SportsLine's model projects a high-scoring game with over 9.7 combined runs. Why this matters: Bettors should consider the over/under when making their picks.

Lucas Giolito vs. Nationals' hitters: Giolito needs to limit Wood and other key Nationals' hitters to keep the game close.

Michael Soroka vs. Red Sox's hitters: Soroka must navigate Abreu and the Red Sox lineup to give the Nationals a chance to win.

Wilyer Abreu's recent power surge.

James Wood's consistent hitting streak.

The over/under, as predicted by SportsLine's model.

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Wilyer Abreu's recent performance could significantly impact the Red Sox's offensive output.

James Wood's consistent hitting poses a challenge for the Red Sox pitching staff.

The game is expected to be high-scoring, according to SportsLine's model.

Keep an eye on the starting pitchers' performances, as they will be crucial to each team's success.