Atlanta Braves vs. New York Yankees Prediction, Betting Pick, and Latest Odds
The Braves and the Yankees open a three game series on Friday night. Can the Yankees bounce back after a horrible loss last night? Matt McCuen shares his Atlanta Braves vs. New York Yankees prediction, betting pick, and the latest odds.
Matt McCuen - June 21, 2024, 1:03 PM EDT
5 minAtlanta Braves vs. New York Yankees Prediction, Betting Pick, and Latest Odds
The New York Yankees will host the Atlanta Braves on Friday night.
Tonight will be the first meeting between these two squads.
Entering the season, these two teams were both expected to be World Series-caliber teams.
Braves vs. Yankees DATE, TIME, AND WHERE TO WATCH
- Date: June 21, 2024
- Time: 7:05 pm ET
- Where to Watch: Apple TV+
Braves vs. Yankees Odds
- Spread: Braves -1 (+125), Yankees +1 (-152)
- Total Odds: O 7.5 (-125), U 7.5 (+100)
- Moneyline Odds: Braves (-102), Yankees (-110)
Atlanta Braves vs. New York Yankees Prediction
New York has been the best team in the AL, with a record of 51-26.
Despite a two-game losing streak, the Yankees feel great about where they are.
The Orioles took the final two games of the weekday series to tighten the Yankee's lead in the AL East down to 0.5 games.
Whether they win the division or make the playoffs via the wildcard, New York can compete for a World Series this year.
Juan Soto was great in his first season in Pinstripes, leading the team with a .309 batting average.
Aaron Judge leads the Yankees with 27 home runs and 67 runs batted in.
Anthony Volpe leads the Yankees squad with 86 hits.
Southpaw Carlos Rodon will get the nod tonight. Rodon is 9-3 with a 3.28 ERA.
The Braves roll into this contest with a 41-31 record.
This Atlanta squad has found their groove lately.
Injuries have hurt the Braves this year as they are without their best player, Ronald Acuna Jr., and best pitcher, Spencer Strider.
Luckily for the Braves, they are one of baseball's deepest teams.
Atlanta will attempt to extend their win streak to four games tonight.
Marcel Ozuna has been the star of the team, with 20 home runs and 63 runs batted in.
Matt Olson has been swinging the bat well lately, with eleven home runs and 38 RBIs.
Ozzie Albies has added 68 hits, ranking second on the team.
Veteran Chris Sale will get the rock tonight. Sale is 9-2 with a 2.98 ERA.
Atlanta Braves vs. New York Yankees Betting Pick
This line has flipped in favor of the Yankees.
New York will bounce back tonight after a couple of tough losses against the Os.
Sales numbers are worse on the road this season, and he runs into a Yankees lineup that has tons of experience against the lefty.
Rodon has dominated the Braves lineup, holding them to a .146 batting average.
Pick: New York Yankees ML -110 Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
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