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Yankees Favored to Dominate Nationals in Series Finale as Rodon Takes the Mound

The New York Yankees and Washington Nationals are set to face off in a game where the Yankees are favored. The Yankees, currently in a tight battle for first place in the AL East, have won two of their last three games and are 5-5 in their last 10. The Nationals, on the other hand, are out of the playoff race and come into this game as significant underdogs. Carlos Rodon will be starting for the Yankees and MacKenzie Gore for the Nationals. The betting line currently has the Yankees as -194 favorites.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Yankees -194 | Nationals +173
• Spread: Yankees -1.5 (-120) | Nationals +1.5 (+103)
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New York will win straight-up is 66%.

New York vs Washington Stats

New York Yankees

In the second game of the series against the Nationals, the Yankees lost 4-2 after winning Game 1. They scored two runs on eight hits, with Anthony Volpe getting the lone RBI and one run coming from a fielder’s choice. The Yankees have shown solid balance this season, ranking second in runs scored and sixth in team ERA. Aaron Judge is a strong contender for MVP, leading in home runs and RBIs and ranking second in batting average. Juan Soto has struggled in August but has hit 10 home runs this month. The Yankees have an impressive 42-27 record on the road this season. Carlos Rodon will start the series finale, coming off a strong performance against the Colorado Rockies. He has been inconsistent recently but has shown flashes of brilliance. This will be Rodon's first start of the season against the Nationals. Overall, New York is ranked 13th in power rankings, excelling in offense and defense, with a 78-55 record.

Washington Nationals Analysis

In Game 2 of the series against the Yankees, rookies Dylan Crews and Andres Chaparro made significant contributions to the Washington Nationals' 4-2 victory. Despite ranking 21st in runs scored and 22nd in team ERA for the season, the Nationals have relied on Luis Garcia Jr. and CJ Abrams for offensive production. MacKenzie Gore will be starting Game 3 against the Yankees, coming off a strong performance in his last outing. The Nationals, currently ranked 20th in power rankings, have a record of 60-73 and have struggled against the Yankees in recent matchups.

New York Yankees Expected to Dominate Washington Nationals in Series Finale

The New York Yankees are currently tied with the Philadelphia Phillies for the most runs in Major League Baseball. They have won two consecutive games before suffering a loss in Game 2 of their series. The Washington Nationals, while having won two out of three games, are performing below a .500 winning percentage and are not in playoff contention. Although Rodon's performance has been inconsistent in recent games, he has not allowed any runs in two of his last three starts. Facing a Nationals lineup that has only averaged three runs over their last five games, Rodon is expected to pitch a strong game. Despite Gore's recent solid outing, he has allowed five runs in each of his previous three starts. The Yankees are anticipated to score against Gore, although not many runs. With Rodon's and New York's strong pitching performances, the Yankees are likely to win the game and the series. It is advisable to bet on the Yankees with a run line of -1.5 runs for better odds.

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