The New York Yankees (60-65) will aim to snap a nine-game losing streak when hosting the Washington Nationals (58-68) at 7:05 PM ET on Wednesday.
The Yankees are favored (-147 on the moneyline to win) when they host the Nationals (+123). The contest has an over/under of 8.5.
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Yankees vs Nationals Betting Lines
| Favorite | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yankees | -147 | +123 | 8.5 |
Yankees Betting Insights
- The Yankees have been favorites in 78 games this season and won 42 (53.8%) of those contests.
- New York has a record of 26-12 in games when bookmakers favor them by at least -147 on the moneyline.
- Bookmakers have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Yankees have a 59.5% chance to win.
- New York and its opponents have gone over the total this season in 57 of 125 opportunities.
- The Yankees are 60-65-0 against the spread this season.
Yankees Last 10 Games Trend
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 1-9 |
| Runs Per Game | 3.0 |
| HR | 10 |
| ERA | 5.51 |
| K/9 | 8.4 |
Nationals Betting Insights
- The Nationals have won in 50, or 43.5%, of the 115 contests they have been named as odds-on underdogs this year.
- This year, Washington has won 43 of 93 games when listed as at least +123 or worse on the moneyline.
- Sportsbooks have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Nationals have a 44.8% chance of pulling out a win.
- Washington and its opponents have hit the over in 58 of its 125 games with a total set by oddsmakers this season.
- The Nationals have an against the spread record of 69-56-0 in 125 games with a line this season.
Nationals Last 10 Games Trend
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 8-2 |
| Runs Per Game | 5.6 |
| HR | 11 |
| ERA | 4.80 |
| K/9 | 8.6 |
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Yankees Probable Pitcher – Luis Severino
- Severino and his team are 5-10-0 ATS this season when he starts.
- The right-hander’s last start was on Tuesday, Aug. 15, when he tossed four innings while giving up three earned runs on five hits in a matchup with the Atlanta Braves.
- Severino has made six starts of five or more innings in 14 chances this season, and averages 4.5 frames when he pitches.
- In 15 appearances this season, he has finished one without allowing an earned run.
- Severino’s team has a record of 3-2 this season when he starts and they are the favorite on the moneyline.
- In games Severino has started, his team is 5-10.
- Out of Severino’s 15 starts with a total this season, eight have hit the over.
Yankees Relief Pitchers
| Name | Relief App. | IP | Ks | ERA | Holds | Saves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wandy Peralta | 50 | 45.1 | 40 | 3.18 | 14 | 4 |
| Clay Holmes | 48 | 47 | 55 | 2.49 | 5 | 16 |
| Keynan Middleton | 46 | 46 | 58 | 3.33 | 5 | 2 |
| Albert Abreu | 40 | 54 | 55 | 4.83 | 3 | 0 |
| Michael King | 39 | 66.1 | 79 | 3.26 | 8 | 6 |
Nationals Probable Pitcher – MacKenzie Gore
- Gore (6-9 with a 4.38 ERA and 141 strikeouts in 123 1/3 innings pitched) makes the start for the Nationals, his 25th of the season.
- In his last appearance on Wednesday, Aug. 16 against the Boston Red Sox, the lefty tossed 6 1/3 scoreless innings while surrendering one hit.
- Gore will try to prolong a seven-game streak of lasting five or more innings (he’s averaging 5.1 innings per appearance).
- He has made five appearances this season in which he did not give up an earned run.
- The Nationals are 9-13 in Gore’s 22 starts this season that they were the underdog on the moneyline.
- In Gore’s 24 starts, his team is 9-15.
- Gore has started 24 contests with a total set by oddsmakers this season. The teams have combined to go over the run total in eight of them.
Nationals Relief Pitchers
| Name | Relief App. | IP | Ks | ERA | Holds | Saves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Finnegan | 53 | 55.1 | 54 | 2.77 | 8 | 22 |
| Hunter Harvey | 44 | 45.1 | 51 | 2.78 | 14 | 9 |
| Mason Thompson | 43 | 49 | 40 | 4.41 | 10 | 1 |
| Jordan Weems | 34 | 40.1 | 45 | 2.68 | 5 | 0 |
| Andres Machado | 28 | 28.2 | 27 | 6.28 | 4 | 0 |
Yankees Hitting Trends
- The Yankees are 48-17 this season in games when they hit two or more bombs.
- New York is 13-3 in games this season when it has had five or more extra-base hits.
- The team has collected eight or more hits in 75 games this season, and is 48-27 in those contests.
- New York has a 45-15 record in games this season when it scored five or more runs.
- The Yankees have drawn five or more walks in 39 games this season, and are 21-18 in those contests.
Nationals Hitting Trends
- They have won 21 of the 31 games this season in which they hit two or more home runs.
- In 20 games with five or more extra-base hits this season, it has a record of 16-4.
- They have won 47 of the 85 games in which they’ve collected eight or more hits this season.
- Washington has a 41-12 record this season when scoring five or more runs in a game.
- In 25 games this season with five or more walks drawn, they’ve posted a record of 15-10
Yankees vs. Nationals Prediction
Moneyline Pick: Yankees (-147)
Over/Under Pick: Over (8.5)
Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm derived from offensive performance metrics and probable starting pitchers.
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