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The Washington Nationals (58-68) play the 2nd game of a 3-game series against the New York Yankees (60-65) on Wednesday at Yankee Stadium. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Nationals vs. Yankees odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Nationals lead 1-0
The Nationals defeated the Yankees 2-1 Tuesday as SS CJ Abrams and 3B Carter Kieboom hit solo home runs. Washington has won 8 of its last 10 games but remains 7 1/2 games back of the final NL Wild Card.
The Yankees produced only 2 hits in Tuesday’s series-opening loss, both off the bat of C Ben Rortvedt. New York has lost 9 straight games and is now 10 1/2 games back of the final AL Wild Card.
Nationals at Yankees projected starters
LHP MacKenzie Gore vs. RHP Luis Severino
Gore (6-9, 4.38 ERA) makes his 25th start. He has a 1.38 WHIP, 3.8 BB/9 and 10.3 K/9 through 123 1/3 IP.
- Last start: No-decision, 6 1/3 IP, 0 ER, 1 H, 2 BB, 7 K in 6-2 home win vs. Boston Red Sox last Wednesday
- 2023 road stats: 4-5, 5.11 ERA (68 2/3 IP, 39 ER) in 13 starts
- First career start vs. the Yankees
Severino (2-8, 7.98 ERA) makes his 15th start and 16th appearance. He has a 1.88 WHIP, 4.0 BB/9 and 8.1 K/9 through 67 2/3 IP.
- Last start: Loss, 4 IP, 5 R (3 ER), 5 H, 2 BB, 5 K in 5-0 road loss vs. Atlanta Braves on Aug. 15.
- 2023 home stats: 2-2, 6.00 ERA (30 IP, 20 ER) in 6 starts
- First career start vs. Nationals
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Nationals at Yankees odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:31 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Nationals +115 (bet $100 to win $115) | Yankees -140 (bet $140 to win $100)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Nationals +1.5 (-175) | Yankees -1.5 (+145)
- Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: -115 | U: -105)
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Nationals at Yankees picks and predictions
Prediction
Nationals 6, Yankees 4
Moneyline
The Yankees continually find ways to lose recently, so I’ll side with the NATIONALS (+115) on the road in Wednesday’s matchup. Washington has won 5 of its last 6 games, while New York is at risk of losing 10 consecutive contests on Wednesday.
Run line/Against the spread
Even though I have the Nationals +1.5 (-175) securing the victory, I’ll PASS on taking the run of insurance at the current odds.
Over/Under
OVER 9 (-115) is the pick in this showdown with the Yankees excelling against left-handed pitching and Severino’s woes this season. New York boasts the best wOBA (.438) and wRC+ (187) against southpaws since the start of August.
On the other hand, Severino has given up at least 3 earned runs in 10 of his last 12 starts.
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