Yankees vs Nationals Prediction and MLB Tips - 28 August 2025
Last updated: Aug 27, 2025, 5:09PM | Published: Aug 26, 2025, 6:34PM
The New York Yankees will face the Washington Nationals in MLB action at Yankee Stadium on Thursday, starting at 3:05am AEST.
Max Fried (13-5, 3.14 ERA) will start for the Yankees, pitting him against Cade Cavalli (1-0, 2.82 ERA) for the Nationals.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Yankees vs Nationals game, along with the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Using advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Thursday's NY Yankees vs Washington MLB match-up 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Yankees a 70% chance of beating the Nationals at Yankee Stadium.
Yankees vs Nationals: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Thursday's MLB game at Yankee Stadium are shown here:
- Head to Head: Yankees $1.35, Nationals $3.30
- Line: Yankees -1.5 ($1.76), Nationals +1.5 ($2.10)
- Total (Over/Under 8.5 Runs): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Yankees at $1.35 and the Nationals at $3.30.
The Yankees are 1.5-run favourites against the Nationals, with odds of $1.76 available at TAB.
For the underdog Nationals (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $2.10.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 8.5 with TAB, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Yankees (-1.5) are predicted to cover the line 52% of the time, while the 8.5-run over/under is expected to stay under 54% of the time.
Yankees vs Nationals: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Washington at $3.30 with TAB
- Line: Nationals +1.5 at $2.10 with TAB
- Total Runs: Under 8.5 at $1.91 with TAB
These Yankees vs Nationals predictions are based on market-leading modelling and wagering intelligence to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
And while the Yankees have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Nationals to win is our preferred option due to the edge found when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Making use of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is one of the keys to being a profitable punter in the long run.
Even though the Yankees are more likely to cover the line, our best bet of Nationals +1.5 is based on the chance of that happening, as suggested by our predictive analytics model, and the top odds available.
Yankees vs Nationals: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the NY Yankees vs Washington game on Thursday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.
Our model updates regularly, so bookmark this page for the latest betting analysis before the NY Yankees vs Washington match-up.
As always, see our Best Bets to get the best tips for every MLB game, as well as predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Yankees vs Nationals: Essential Details
The game between the Yankees and Nationals at Yankee Stadium is scheduled to start at 3:05am AEST on Thursday.
- Teams: New York Yankees vs Washington Nationals
- Date: Thursday 28 August 2025
- Time: 3:05am AEST
- Venue: Yankee Stadium
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our NY Yankees vs Washington predictions have been made based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
If you choose to use our MLB predictions for betting purposes, it's vital that you gamble responsibly and manage your finances effectively. For free and confidential support, call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au.
More on MLB
Stats Insider is your home for betting on the MLB in Australia, with the latest MLB betting news, tips for every MLB game, and futures odds for the MLB.
