| MATCHUP | New York Yankees | Washington Nationals |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 53-42 | 48-48 |
| Spread | -1.5 139 | +1.5 -168 |
| Moneyline | -114 | -105 |
| Total | Over 9 (-119) | Under 9 (-102) |
| Where | Nationals Park, Washington, District of Columbia | |
| When | Sunday, July 12, 2026 | |
| Time | 01:35 PM EDT | |
| TV | MLB.TV | |
New York Yankees Betting Preview
The New York Yankees enter Sunday’s contest with a 53–42 overall record (2nd in the American League East) and a 30–22 mark on the road. The Yankees offense has been competitive this season. Through 95 games played in 2026, New York has compiled 457 runs scored (8th in MLB), 140 doubles, a .237 team batting average and 142 home runs which ranks first in Major League Baseball.The Yankees arrive at tomorrow’s game in good form. New York arrives at this contest on the heels of a three-game winning streak, including a convincing 12–4 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays two days ago.
New York will turn to right hander Will Warren in this contest. In eighteen starts made this season, Warren has compiled a 7–4 win‑loss record, a 4.15 ERA, a 1.37 WHIP and 94 strikeouts, while allowing 97 hits and 31 walks in 93.1 innings pitched. Will Warren has struggled recently, allowing five or more earned runs in two of his last three starts made in 2026. Warren will look to bounce back from his recent poor performances on the mound in tomorrow afternoon’s matchup with the Washington Nationals.
The New York Yankees lineup features second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. and first baseman Ben Rice. Chisolm Jr. enters this contest with 13 home runs, 11 doubles, 37 walks, 36 RBIs, 26 stolen bases and a .691 OPS. Ben Rice has compiled a .279 batting average, 66 RBIs (5th in MLB), 29 home runs (3rd in MLB) and a .971 OPS which ranks 25th in Major League Baseball.
Washington Nationals Betting Preview
The Washington Nationals enter Sunday’s matchup with a 48–48 overall record (4th in the National League East) and a 20-30 mark at home. Washington has played below average baseball recently, losing five of the team’s last seven games, including a 6–3 loss to the Houston Astros earlier this week.Washington will start right hander Cade Cavalli in tomorrow’s game. In nineteen starts made this season, Cavalli has compiled a 5–4 record, a 3.88 ERA, a 1.38 WHIP and 105 strikeouts (25th in MLB), while allowing 97 hits and 31 walks in 92.2 innings pitched. Cavalli arrives at this contest in good form, allowing two or fewer earned runs in three of his last four starts made in 2026.
Why the New York Yankees will win.
• Offensive balance. Jazz Chisholm Jr. and Ben Rice continue to anchor the Yankees lineup.• Ability to win on the road. The Yankees have compiled a 30-22 record on the road this season.
• Current form. New York arrives at this contest on the heels of a three-game winning streak.
Why the Washington Nationals will win.
• Enhanced motivation. The Nationals have lost five of the team’s last seven games.• Starting pitching. In nineteen starts made this season, Cade Cavalli has compiled a 5–4 record, a 3.88 ERA, a 1.38 WHIP and 105 strikeouts (25th in MLB) in 92.2 innings pitched