Wednesday’s game at Nationals Park has the New York Yankees (78-55) taking on the Washington Nationals (60-73) at 6:45 p.m. ET (on August 28). Our computer prediction projects a narrow 6-5 victory for the Yankees, so expect a competitive matchup.

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Yankees vs. Nationals Matchup Info

• When: Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at 6:45 p.m. ET
• Where: Nationals Park in Washington D.C.
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Yankees vs. Nationals Predictions

• Score Prediction: Yankees 6, Nationals 5
• Total Prediction: Over 9 runs

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Yankees vs. Nationals Betting Lines

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Yankees Betting Insights

• New York has been chosen as the favorite in 103 games this year, and has walked away with the win 58 times (56.3%) in those games.
• This year, the Yankees have won 17 of 27 games when listed as at least -205 or better on the moneyline.
• New York and its opponents have gone over the total this season in 71 of 132 opportunities.
• The Yankees had a 9-5 record across the 14 games they were a moneyline favorite in their past 15 matchups.
• Over its past 15 outings (all had set totals), New York combined with its opponents to hit the over on the total seven times.

Nationals Betting Insights

• Washington has won 43.2% of the games this season it was the underdog on the moneyline (48-63).
• The Nationals are 7-10 (winning 41.2% of their games) when they have played as a moneyline underdog of +170 or longer.
• In the 133 games bookmakers have set an over/under for Washington, it has combined with opponents to go over the total 64 times (64-63-6).
• In 11 games as underdogs in their past 15 matchups, the Nationals had a record of 4-7.
• In its past 15 games with a total, Washington and its opponents are 5-10-0 when it comes to hitting the over.

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Yankees vs. Nationals Probable Pitchers

Yankees’ Starting Pitcher: Carlos Rodón

• The 31-year-old has pitched in 26 games this season with a 4.16 ERA and 9.8 strikeouts per nine innings with a batting average against of .237.
• Carlos Rodon’s team has a record of 15-7 this season when he starts and they are the favorite on the moneyline.
• Rodon’s team has won 16 of his 26 starts this season.
• Out of Rodon’s 26 starts with a total this season, 15 have hit the over.

Nationals’ Starting Pitcher: MacKenzie Gore

• The 25-year-old has amassed a 4.51 ERA and 9.6 strikeouts per nine innings during 26 games this season, while allowing a batting average of .287 to opposing hitters.
• The Nationals have been the underdog on the moneyline in 18 of Gore’s starts this season, and they went 7-11 in those matchups.
• Gore’s team has an 11-15 record in his 26 starts.
• MacKenzie Gore has started 26 contests with a total set by sportsbooks this season. The teams have combined to go over the run total in 14 of them.

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Yankees’ 2024 Performance

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