Nats Swept Last Time They Faced Yanks
The Washington Nationals were swept by the New York Yankees in a three-game series the last time the two teams faced each other on the MLB moneyline back in 2012 in interleague action as they open up a set at Nationals Park on Tuesday.
Gio Gonzalez (3-2, 4.25 ERA) is expected to get the ball for Washington on Tuesday night, with the Nationals having picked up the victory in five of his last six starts. Nathan Eovaldi (3-1, 4.14 ERA) will be on the hill for the Yankees.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The New York Yankees were listed as 136 underdogs on the MLB baseball moneyline at many online sportsbooks, including Sportsbook. The total was set at 7.5 before betting started earlier on Tuesday over at Sportsbook.
Odds Shark computer score prediction models pick a possible 5.4-5 win for the Nationals on Tuesday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.
New York Yankees vs Washington Nationals Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Washington Nationals bring a 22-17 record to the battle against the 22-17 Yankees. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Washington vs New York injuries news.
The Washington Nationals vs New York Yankees odds would favor the Nationals if the betting lines were set according to our power ranks. Washington is rated No. 2 in the current Odds Shark poll, while New York is at No. 16.
Statistical Matchup
At the plate, Washington owns the No. 8 ranking for hits at 8.92 per game. By contrast, the New York Yankees are rated No. 19 in the same category at 8.38 per game.
Defensively, New York features the No. 10-rated defense on the road, allowing 3.87 runs per game. Washington, meanwhile, comes in at No. 14 at home, scoring 4.31 runs per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Edinson Volquez shut down the Yankees in their last game, striking out 5 in a 6-0 shutout over New York in baseball action at Kauffman Stadium.
Washington rolled to a 10-5 win against San Diego on Sunday, as Stephen Strasburg and the Nationals' bats led the team to victory at PETCO Park.
Next Betting Matchups
New York at Washington, Wednesday, May 20th