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Washington Nationals vs. New York Yankees
The Washington Nationals and the New York Yankees will both be trying to pick up a win on Wednesday when they battle at Yankee Stadium in an interleague contest.
The Nationals will give the ball to starter Cade Cavalli in this one. Right hander Cavalli is 1-0 this season with a 2.82 ERA.
The Yankees will counter Cavalli with Max Fried. Left hander Fried has a 3.19 ERA to go along with a 13-5 record this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Yankees as -333-moneyline favorites versus the Nationals, while the game's total opened at 8.5.
In their last action, New York was a 5-1 winner on the road against the Nationals. Bettors on New York at -200 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (6) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.
Washington lost its last outing, a 5-1 result against the Yankees on August 26. Bettors who backed the Yankees at -200 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (6) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.
Washington:
Team record: 53-79 SU
Current Streak: lost 4 straight games.
Washington is 9-4 ATS in its last 13 games when playing NY Yankees
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games when playing NY Yankees
Washington is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees
New York:
Team record: 72-60 SU
Current Streak: won 3 straight games.
NY Yankees is 4-9 ATS in its last 13 games when playing Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Yankees's last 5 games when playing Washington
NY Yankees is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games when playing at home against Washington
Next up:
Washington home to Tampa Bay Friday, August 29
New York at Chicago Thursday, August 28