Nationals vs. Yankees: Betting Preview for August 26

Published 5:24 am Monday, August 26, 2024

On Monday, August 26 at 6:45 p.m. ET, the New York Yankees (77-54) visit the Washington Nationals (59-72) at Nationals Park. Nestor Cortes Jr. will get the call for the Yankees, while Mitchell Parker will take the hill for the Nationals.

At +155, the Nationals are listed as the moneyline underdogs in this game versus the Yankees, who are listed at -189. This matchup carries a total of 9 runs (over -120; under +100).

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Nationals vs. Yankees Game Info

  • Date: Monday, August 26, 2024
  • Time: 6:45 p.m. ET
  • Location: Washington D.C.
  • Venue: Nationals Park
  • TV Channel: YES
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo

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Matchup Betting Info

  • Moneyline Favorite: Yankees -189
  • Moneyline Underdog: Nationals +155
  • Over/Under: 9 runs (Over: -120, Under: +100)

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Nationals Probable Starting Pitcher

  • The Nationals’ Parker (7-7) will make his 24th start of the season.
  • The left-hander gave up one earned run and allowed five hits in seven innings pitched against the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday.
  • In 23 starts this season, he’s earned nine quality starts.
  • In 23 starts, Parker has pitched through or past the fifth inning 18 times. He has a season average of 5.3 frames per outing.
  • He has four appearances this season with zero earned runs allowed out of his 23 chances this season.

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Nationals Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Nationals have hit just 107 homers this season, which ranks 29th in the big leagues.
  • Washington is 23rd in MLB with a slugging percentage of .377 this season.
  • The Nationals have a team batting average of .245 this season, which ranks 13th among MLB teams.
  • Washington has scored 554 runs (4.2 per game) this season, which ranks 18th in MLB.
  • The Nationals have an OBP of .312 this season, which ranks 14th in MLB.
  • The Nationals are one of the most disciplined teams at the plate this season, ranking fifth with an average of 7.4 strikeouts per game.
  • Washington pitchers have a combined ERA of 4.28 ERA this year, which ranks 23rd in MLB.
  • Washington averages the 23rd-most strikeouts per nine innings (8.2) in the majors this season.
  • The Nationals have a combined WHIP of 1.338 as a pitching staff, which is fourth-worst in baseball this season.

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