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NY Yankees (52-42) at Washington (48-47)
- When: Jul 11 2026, 4:05 PM
- Where: Nationals Park, Washington
- TV: YES
NY Yankees vs Washington MLB Preview & Pick
Moneyline: NY Yankees -194
Runline: NY Yankees -1.5 (-118)
Total: 9.0
The New York Yankees enter Saturday’s matchup as heavy -194 moneyline favorites, with the -1.5 run line priced at -118, while the total is set at 9.0.
New York Yankees Betting Preview
New York has finally built a little momentum, winning consecutive games for the first time since June 23-24. Friday’s 5-3 comeback was powered by Jazz Chisholm Jr., whose ninth-inning two-run homer turned another potential loss into a much-needed victory.
Cam Schlittler (9-5, 2.01 ERA) takes the mound looking for his 10th win. The right-hander responded brilliantly after allowing six runs and four homers against Detroit, holding Tampa Bay to one run on four hits across eight innings. He struck out eight without issuing a walk and matched his longest outing of the season.
Schlittler also threw six scoreless innings against Washington last year, giving New York a clear starting-pitching advantage.
Yankees Player Prop Pick: Cam Schlittler Over 5.5 Strikeouts – Washington’s lineup has dangerous power, but Schlittler’s recent command and ability to work deep into games should give him enough opportunities to clear his strikeout total.
Washington Nationals Betting Preview
Washington continues to compete offensively, but the bullpen remains a serious betting concern. The Nationals have blown a league-high 26 saves and surrendered four ninth-inning go-ahead homers across their last 16 games.
Miles Mikolas (3-7, 5.78 ERA) will attempt to stabilize the pitching staff after allowing 13 runs, 18 hits and four home runs over his last 13 innings. He surrendered seven runs against Houston but still earned the win as Washington survived a wild 12-11 finish.
James Wood remains the biggest threat in the Nationals lineup. He has 11 hits and 13 walks over his last 27 plate appearances, while striking out only three times. Wood has also homered in three of his past four games.
Nationals Player Prop Pick: Miles Mikolas Over 3.5 ERA – Mikolas has been hit hard recently, and facing a Yankees lineup featuring Chisholm, Jasson Dominguez and Austin Wells creates another difficult assignment.
MLB Expert Picks & Final Score Prediction
New York owns the stronger starter and lineup, but Washington has enough offense to remain close. The Yankees should escape with another narrow victory, although laying -1.5 runs offers little appeal.
Final Score: Yankees 5, Nationals 4
Lean: Washington Nationals +1.5 (+101)
Total: Over 8.5 Alt Lines (-135)
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