The New York Yankees and Atlanta Braves meet Friday in MLB action at Truist Park. Here’s a Braves vs Yankees Prediction. This article will include a Braves vs Yankees Pick.
New York Yankees Betting Preview
The New York Yankees are 53-43 on the year and play the Blue Jays, Phillies, and Rays next. The New York Yankees are batting .256 on the season, have a .336 OBP, and a .455 slugging percentage. The New York Yankees’ pitching staff has a 3.82 ERA and a 1.21 WHIP. Aaron Judge leads the New York Yankees with 125 hits and 81 RBI, while Paul Goldschmidt and Cody Bellinger have combined for 192 hits and 90 RBI.
The New York Yankees didn’t announce a starting pitcher at the time this article was published.
Atlanta Braves Betting Preview
The Atlanta Braves are 42-53 on the year and play the Giants, Rangers, and Royals next. The Atlanta Braves are batting .243 on the season, have a .315 OBP, and a .388 slugging percentage. The Atlanta Braves pitching staff has a 3.88 ERA and a 1.24 WHIP. Austin Riley leads the Atlanta Braves with 104 hits and 48 RBI, while Matt Olson and Ozzie Albies have combined for 174 hits and 90 RBI.
Spencer Strider gets the ball for the Atlanta Braves, and he is 3-7 with a 3.94 ERA and 74 strikeouts this season. This will be Strider’s first career game against the New York Yankees.
Why the Atlanta Braves will win
- The Yankees have lost nine of their last 10 road games against NL East opponents following a loss.
- The Braves have won seven of their last eight home games against AL East opponents that held a winning record.
- The Yankees have failed to cover the run line in seven of their last eight night games following a loss.
- The Braves have covered the run line in each of their last four home games against American League opponents following a road loss.
- The Braves have led after 5 innings in each of their last four home games against AL East opponents that held a winning record.
- The Braves have won the first inning in three of their last four night games against AL East opponents that held a winning record.
- The Braves have led after 3 innings in seven of their last eight home games against AL East opponents that held a winning record.
Why the New York Yankees will win
- The Braves have lost each of their last four games at Truist Park.
- The Yankees have won four of their last five games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Braves have failed to cover the run line in seven of their last eight home games against AL East opponents.
- The Yankees have covered the run line in four of their last five games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Braves have trailed after 5 innings in four of their last five home games.
- The Yankees have won the first inning in three of their last four road games against National League opponents that held a losing record.
- The Yankees have led after 3 innings in seven of their last eight night games against National League opponents.
Atlanta Braves Player Prop Facts
- Sean Murphy has hit at least one home run in four of the Braves’ last five games against opponents that held a winning record.
- Jurickson Profar has recorded a Double in three of his last four appearances in night games against AL teams that held a winning record.
- Jarred Kelenic has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 19 home appearances against AL opponents.
New York Yankees Player Prop Facts
- Paul Goldschmidt has hit a home run in three of his last four appearances against NL East opponents that held a losing record.
- Paul Goldschmidt has recorded a Double in three of the Yankees’ last four road games against opponents that held a losing record.
- Cody Bellinger has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 12 appearances in night games.
Braves vs Yankees Prediction
It would be nice to know who the Yankees are going to throw out on the mound, but I’ll back them anyway. While Strider has solid numbers on the season, the Braves have lost three straight games he’s pitched. Also, Strider has walked three or more batters in three of his last four starts. If Strider is going to struggle with his control and give the Yankees free traffic, he’s going to give up a crooked number. Even without knowing who is going to pitch for the Yankees, I’ll back the home team on Friday night.