New York Yankees vs Washington Nationals Betting Pick & Prediction for 7/10

MLB game preview

The New York Yankees will take on the Washington Nationals in an MLB regular-season game. The game is scheduled for Friday, July 10, 2026, at Nationals Park in Washington, DC. The Yankees have a record of 51-42, placing them second in the AL East, while the Nationals hold a 48-46 record, ranking fourth in the NL East.

Ryan Weathers is set to pitch for the Yankees. He has a 3-7 record with a 4.29 ERA this season. The Nationals will have Carson Palmquist on the mound. He has a 0-1 record with a 7.11 ERA. Weather conditions are forecasted to be very hot with a light breeze and broken clouds. The game will be broadcast on NATS.

New York Yankees Team Preview

The New York Yankees have had a mixed run in their recent games. On July 9th, they secured a strong win over the Tampa Bay Rays with a score of 12-4. Ben Rice led the charge with two home runs and five RBIs.

In the July 8th game against the Rays, the Yankees struggled, losing 3-0. Gerrit Cole pitched well, but the offense could not get going. Jasson Domínguez was the top hitter with two singles.

Ryan Weathers will start the next game against the Washington Nationals. He has a 3-7 record this season with a 4.29 ERA. The Yankees will look to Ben Rice and other key hitters to provide support.

Yankees vs Nationals Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: New York Yankees vs. Washington Nationals
  • Venue: Nationals Park in Washington, DC
  • Date: Friday, July 10, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Yankees Moneyline -164, Nationals Moneyline +137

Washington Nationals Team Preview

The Washington Nationals have shown mixed results in recent games. On July 8th, they secured a win against the Houston Astros with a score of 8-2. Foster Griffin delivered a strong performance on the mound, pitching seven innings and allowing just one earned run.

The Nationals have a batting average of .251 this season, ranking 7th in the league. They have been strong in slugging, ranking 2nd with a .435 slugging percentage. Home runs have been a key part of their offense, with 132 total, placing them 2nd in the league.

Carson Palmquist is set to start for the Nationals in their upcoming game against the New York Yankees. Palmquist has a 7.11 ERA in the 2026 season. The Nationals will look for a better performance from him to bolster their chances of winning.

BTB Betting Pick

The Yankees are favored on the moneyline at -164. They have a strong pitching edge with a 3.40 ERA, ranked 2nd, against the Nationals’ 4.77 ERA, ranked 26th. With this advantage, the Yankees are expected to win with a projected score of 6-4.

The total for the game is set at 9.5. The Yankees have hit the most home runs this season, and the Nationals rank 2nd in slugging percentage. Both teams have the potential to score, so taking the over at 9.5 (-122) seems likely with the projected total score of 10 runs.