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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get New York Yankees vs Washington Nationals predictions for MLB Saturday.
The Washington Nationals and New York Yankees are scheduled to meet in MLB action at Nationals Park on Saturday, starting at 4:05 PM ET.
PJ Poulin (3-0, 2.83 ERA) will start on the mound for the Nationals, pitting him against Cam Schlittler (9-5, 2.01 ERA) for the Yankees.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' advanced MLB model projects the Yankees as the most likely winner of the Yankees vs. Nationals game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Saturday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Yankees vs. Nationals prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the result of Saturday's MLB game between the Yankees and Nationals, forming part of our MLB predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives the Yankees a 61.1% chance of beating the Nationals.
According to our model, the Nationals (+1.5) have a 50.5% chance of covering the run line, while the over/under total of 8.5 runs has a 58.6% chance of going over,.
Yankees vs. Nationals odds [7/11/2026]
We have researched the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Yankees | Nationals |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | -1.5 (-108) | +1.5 (+110) |
| Moneyline | -178 | +178 |
| Total | o8.5 (-120) | u8.5 (+117) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Yankees vs. Nationals picks and best bet
After matching our probabilities against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | Nationals +1.5 | novig+110 |
| Moneyline | Nationals | polymarket+178 |
| Total | Over 8.5 | -120 |
According to our MLB best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 8.5 total runs.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Yankees vs. Nationals game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's MLB action between the Nationals and Yankees at Nationals Park is scheduled to start at 4:05 PM ET.
- Who: New York Yankees vs. Washington Nationals
- Date: Saturday, July 11, 2026
- Time: 4:05 PM ET/1:05PM PT
- Venue: Nationals Park
Conclusion
We predict the Yankees, with a 61.1% win probability, will likely beat the Nationals in Saturday's MLB matchup.
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