Last Updated on June 18, 2018 11:17 am by Anthony Rome
Yankees vs. Nationals Monday Prediction
After rained ruined in their series a few weeks ago, the New York Yankees and Washington Nationals will attempt to get games in on Monday. Will the 7:05 p.m. ET matchup fall under the betting total tonight?
Game Snapshot & Odds
969 New York Yankees (-130) at 970 Washington Nationals (+110); 9 runs
Monday, June 18, 2018
7:05 p.m. ET, Nationals Park
TV: NYY (YES); WSH (MASN)
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Public Betting Trends
Oddsmakers from online sportsbooks currently list the Yankees as a -130 favorite. As of this writing, 63% of the betting tickets wagered at online sportsbooks are on the Yankees to beat the Nationals on the moneyline. This information is subject to change, however, so be sure to check out our MLB Public Betting Page for updated figures on this game.
Yankees’ Gray allows four runs in five innings to Nats
Sonny Gray let in four runs in five innings and was fortunate to escape with a no-decision against the Nationals on Wednesday. He gave up a run on a sacrifice fly by Anthony Rendon in the first inning, then locked things down until faltering in the fifth when rookie Juan Soto whacked a three-run bomb. Gray struck out just one batter against two walks and seven base hits in the sub-par outing. Things could have been worse if he hadn’t picked two runners off first base in the ballgame. Gray has a 4-4 record with a 4.98 ERA and 1.49 WHIP.
Nationals’ Fedde allows four runs in five innings vs. Yankees
Erick Fedde gave up four runs in five innings and did not factor into the decision against the Yankees on Wednesday. He struck out three, walked one and allowed six hits — including solo home runs by Greg Bird and Gleyber Torres. The youngster was making his second start of the season as he filled in for the injured Stephen Strasburg (shoulder). Fedde had a 4.76 ERA in 11 starts for Triple-A Syracuse this season.
MLB Betting Trends
New York
The Yankees have lost five of Gray’s last six starts versus a team with a winning record and are 0-8 in their last eight games when playing the second game of a double-header.
Washington
The Nationals have dropped five of their last six games overall and are 1-4 in their last five games versus American League East opponents.
Prediction:
The under has cashed in four of the last five meetings between these two teams and despite all of their firepower, in 12 straight Yankees games entering playing today. The under is also 14-5 in the Nationals’ last 19 games overall, is 9-1 in their last 10 interleague home games and is 9-3-1 in Gray’s last 13 road starts.
The Pick: Yankees/Nationals under 9