We have an interleague battle between MLB teams on Wednesday between the New York Yankees and Atlanta Braves.
The Braves won the first game of the series on Monday 11-3 and then Tuesday by a score of 5-0. For the Braves, they are now 77-42 on the season. Atlanta is about ready to wrap up the MLB Standings for the National League East and will be playing to make sure they keep the top record away from the Los Angeles Dodgers.
For the Yankees, the loss sent them to 60-60 on the season. New York has dropped four straight MLB games, and it seems they are about done for the season.
Let’s take a look at our Yankees vs Braves predictions.
New York Yankees vs. Atlanta Braves Odds
Before we get to our Yankees vs Braves predictions, let’s take a look at the updated odds:
- Moneyline: Atlanta Braves -238 | New York Yankees +135
- Runline: Atlanta Braves -1.5 (-120) | New York Yankees +1.5 (+120)
- Total: 9.5
New York Yankees vs. Atlanta Braves Information
Let’s take a look at the New York Yankees game today against the Braves of Atlanta.
New York Yankees vs Atlanta Braves
Location of the game: Truist Park, Atlanta, GA.
Date & Time: Wednesday, August 16. 7:20 pm ET.
How to Watch: BSSO
New York Yankees vs. Atlanta Braves Analysis
Randy Vasquez is going to get the start for the Yankees in this one. The 24-year-old is making just his fourth start of the season. He is 2-1 on the season with a 1.90 earned run average. His last start was on August 11th in Miami. In that game, he allowed three hits and two runs over 3.2 innings.
Things are not going well in the Bronx for the Yankees. The four-game losing streak puts them at .500, and even further back in the American League East and also the wildcard standings. During the four-game losing streak, the Yankees have been outscored 27-11.
The New York Yankees, following this series, will head back home to host the Red Sox and Nationals for six games before going back on the road for three at Tampa and four at Detroit to finish August.
Braves’ Ace Ready to Shine
Charlie Morton is getting the ball for the Atlanta Braves. Morton is 11-10 on the season with a 3.71 earned run average.
Looking at the MLB player stats, Morton has struck out 136 batters and walked 63 in 128.2 innings pitched this season. In his last outing, Morton went five innings and allowed three hits and no runs on the road at the Mets.
The Braves just continue to hit the ball out of the ballpark. The Braves got home runs from Marcell Ozuna and Ronald Acuna Jr. in this game, and that was all they needed.
Atlanta leads all of Major League Baseball in home runs hit by a wide margin. Bryce Elder was fantastic, picking up his 9th win of the season, as he went seven innings and allowed just a single hit in the game.
Yesterday was the first of nine straight games at home for the Atlanta Braves. Following this series, the Braves MLB schedule has the Giants and then the Mets at home.
Atlanta will end the month of August with three at San Francisco, three at Colorado, and one at the start of the series at the Los Angeles Dodgers.
New York Yankees vs. Atlanta Braves Betting Picks
It’s hard not to bet against a sweep here. The Yankees are playing some of their worst baseball of the season, and the season is coming to a close quickly.
New York also is not very good on the road, while the Braves have been outstanding at home.
Barring any late additions to the MLB injury report, this game is not going to be close. The Braves win this game and sweep the Yankees in Atlanta. Got to like the Atlanta Braves Runline -120 odds here.
New York Yankees vs. Atlanta Braves Prediction
When we make our MLB Picks: Our final score prediction is the Atlanta Braves 8-4 over the New York Yankees.
The Braves offense hits a couple more home runs, and New York cannot keep up on the offensive side.
- The final pick of our Yankees vs Braves predictions: 8-4 Braves.
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