Nationals vs Yankees Prediction 8/26/2025 Today’s MLB Picks

In this article we will formulate a Nationals vs Yankees prediction for this MLB game on Tuesday, August 26th at Yankee Stadium in New York. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup. 

Washington Nationals Betting Preview

The Washington Nationals are 53-78 this year after they lost game one in this series by a score of 10-5 on Monday. Washington never had a chance in this game, but they did score five times in the ninth to avoid being shutout. The Nationals recorded nine hits and they committed one error in the game, while they were led by Young, who went 1-3 with one home run and four RBIs in the loss. Washington started Lord, who allowed eight hits and six earned runs over 4.1 innings for the loss, while Henry allowed three earned runs in relief. 

Prior to this series, the Nationals lost two out of three against the Phillies, but did win two out of three against the Mets before that. Washington has lost three games in a row and they are currently last in the NL East standings. The Washington pitching staff has a 5.34 ERA with a 1.44 WHIP and a .271 opponent batting average, while the offense has scored 562 runs with a .244 batting average and a .309 on base percentage this season. James Wood has led Washington with 26 home runs and 83 RBIs, while CJ Abrams has added 17 home runs and 51 RBIs this year. The projected starting pitcher for Washington is MacKenzie Gore, who is 5-12 with a 4.11 ERA and a 1.35 WHIP over 142.1 innings pitched this year. 

New York Yankees Betting Preview

The New York Yankees are 71-60 this season after they won game one to start this series on Monday. New York jumped out to a 1-0 lead in the first inning and never looked back in the easy victory. The Yankees recorded 12 hits in the game and they were led by Dominguez and Bellinger, who both had three RBIs in the win. New York started Schlittler, who allowed four hits and zero earned runs over 6.0 innings for the win, while De Los Santos allowed four earned runs in relief. 

Prior to this series, the Yankees lost three out of four against the Red Sox, but did win both games against the Rays before that. New York has lost three of their last five games and they are currently third in the AL East standings. The New York pitching staff has a 4.03 ERA with a 1.27 WHIP and a .230 opponent batting average, while the offense has scored 676 runs with a .251 batting average and a .330 on base percentage this season. Aaron Judge has led New York with 40 home runs and 93 RBIs, while Cody Bellinger has added 24 home runs and 78 RBIs this year. The projected starting pitcher for New York is Luis Gil, who is 1-1 with a 4.26 ERA and a 1.68 WHIP over 19.0 innings pitched this season. 

Why the Yankees will beat the Nationals

• The Nationals have lost each of their last eight Tuesday night road games.
• The Yankees have won each of their last five games against teams that held a losing record.
• The Yankees have covered the run line each of their last five games against teams that held a losing record.
• The Nationals have failed to cover the run line each of their last four road games against AL East opponents that held a winning record.
• The Nationals have lost the first inning in each of their last three games as underdogs against AL East opponents.
• The Nationals have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last four games against AL East opponents.
• The Nationals have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last four road games against American League opponents that held a winning record.

Total Runs Facts

• Each of the Yankees’ last six night games against NL East opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
• Each of the Nationals’ last six games as underdogs against AL East opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
• The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Nationals’ last six games as road underdogs against American League opponents.
• The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in five of the Yankees’ last six home games.

New York Yankees Player Prop Facts

• Paul Goldschmidt has recorded a Double in three of his last four appearances at Yankee Stadium against opponents that held a losing record.
• Jazz Chisholm has hit at least one home run in each of his last four appearances at Yankee Stadium against NL opponents that held a losing record.
• Jazz Chisholm has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 12 appearances with his team as a favorite against NL East opponents.
• Aaron Judge ranks 1st amongst qualified players for Batting Average (.323) this season.

Washington Nationals Player Prop Facts

• Luis Garcia has hit a home run in two of the Nationals’ last three games as road underdogs.
• MacKenzie Gore has recorded six or more strikeouts in four of his last five appearances against AL East opponents.
• Keibert Ruiz has recorded at least one hit in each of his last nine road appearances against AL East opponents that held a winning record.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Yankees rank 1st in the league for walks this season (504).
• The Yankees rank 2nd in the league for runs scored this season (676).
• The Nationals rank 29th in the league for hits allowed this season (1215).
• The Nationals rank 29th in the league for runs allowed this season (720).

Nationals vs Yankees Prediction 

New York was able to get a very easy win on Monday night to start this series, as they continue their pursuit of the Red Sox for second in the East. The Yankees are 39-28 at home this year, while the Nationals are 27-39 on the road. Washington is a very young team that plays inconsistently and they are starting Gore, who has allowed 3, 2, 0, 8, and 6 earned runs in his last five starts. The Yankees are going with Gil, who has allowed two earned runs or fewer in three straight outings. Back New York to win by at least two runs once again here.