Nationals at Yankees: MLB Best Bet for Wednesday, August 23

Our MLB best bets enjoyed a nice 2-0 sweep last night. The Phillies won in walk-off fashion against the Giants, and the Mariners got the job done against the White Sox. That brings us to 126-92 on the year, which is a new season high.

Let's stay hot with another MLB best bet for Wednesday August 23rd. Let's take a look at the Washington Nationals at New York Yankees matchup. Good luck with your wagers today.

Best Bet: Nationals F5 +0.5 (-120)

In case you haven't noticed, the Yankees are in a massive tailspin. They've lost nine in a row and this losing streak just may get Aaron Boone fired. Luis Severino is on the hill tonight and this guy's been a human gas can all season long.

The young right hander has given up 17 earned runs over his last three starts, mainly because he's leaving his breaking pitches up in the zone. The Nationals are terrible, but they're playing hard and have won seven of their last 10 games. I think they'll rough up Severino tonight in the Bronx.

I like MacKenzie Gore and think he's the best starter in the Nationals' rotation. The crafty lefty has done well over his last five starts, as he is 3-2 with a 2.20 ERA. He has a knee buckling curveball that could give the Yankees lineup of a ton of fits.

Since I don't trust the National's bullpen, we'll play the run line in the first 5 innings. Give me Washington in this one! Good luck with all your action today!