Bet the Yankees vs. Braves Series July 18-20
The Yankees vs. Braves series kicked off Friday with New York extending its three game losing streak with a loss to Atlanta.
Pay Per Head Baseball Betting Markets
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MLB - GAME LINES
MLB - 1ST 5 FULL INNINGS
MLB - 3 INNINGS LINE
MLB - 7 INNINGS LINE
MLB - 1ST 5 INN WINNER (3-WAY)
MLB - 1ST INNING WINNER (3 WAY)
MLB - TEAM TOTALS
MLB - 1ST HALF TEAM TOTALS
MLB - ALTERNATE RUNLINES & TOTALS
MLB - TEAM WITH THE HIGHEST SCORING INNING
MLB - DOUBLE RESULT
MLB - WINNING MARGIN
MLB - HOME RUN MARKET
MLB - SCORE 1ST INNING
MLB - INNINGS PROPS
MLB - 1ST INNING EXACT HITS
MLB - PLAYER TO HIT A HOME RUN
MLB - TEAM TO SCORE 1ST
MLB - TEAM TO SCORE FIRST WINS THE GAME
MLB - TOTAL HITS
MLB - TOTAL RUNS ODD/EVEN
MLB - HITS +RUNS +ERRORS
MLB - 2025 MLB WORLD SERIES WINNER
MLB - 2025 NATIONAL LEAGUE WINNER
MLB - 2025 AMERICAN LEAGUE WINNER
Power Rankings
These Power Rankings Courtesy of ESPN
New York Yankees
Record: 53-43 | Projected final record: 92-70
Division title odds: 58.7% | Playoff odds: 93.3% | Championship odds: 13.0%
How they make the jump to the top tier: Yankees general manager Brian Cashman recently made it clear: He believes the roster could use upgrades in the starting rotation, bullpen and infield (specifically third base). So expect the Yankees to address those areas before the July 31 trade deadline, with pitching help taking priority after starter Clarke Schmidt was lost for the season to Tommy John surgery this month. Besides acquisitions, the Yankees need Aaron Judge to continue producing at an MVP level, the boppers around him to consistently contribute, and shortstop Anthony Volpe to reverse a slide that has seeped into his defense.
What to expect from here: Luis Gil's return to the rotation from a lat injury that has sidelined him all season -- the Yankees are targeting late July or early August -- will be welcomed, and prospect Cam Schlittler's recent major league debut was promising, but Cashman believes he needs another starter. His analysis of his roster means he'll be busy in the next two weeks. To bolster the team, he'll need to relinquish talent. The names moved could include top prospect Spencer Jones, a towering slugger who has torn up Triple-A since getting promoted last month. If the right players are acquired, the Yankees could capitalize on another MVP year from Judge, win the AL East for the third time in four seasons and return to the World Series.
Atlanta Braves
Record: 42-53 | Projected final record: 77-85
Division title odds: 0.1% | Playoff odds: 2.1% | Championship odds: 0.1%
How they got here: Injuries, a key suspension and an 0-7 start have buried this team, which is in danger of missing the playoffs for the first season since 2017, Brian Snitker's first full year as manager. Everyone knew it would take time for Ronald Acuna Jr. (knee) and Spencer Strider (elbow) to recover, and they debuted well into the season. But the Braves hardly counted on losing their prime free agent signing in Jurickson Profar to an 80-game suspension, and most of the rest of the rotation as well, as Reynaldo Lopez (shoulder), Chris Sale (ribs) and breakout Spencer Schwellenbach (elbow) may not return this September. That might depend on the state of the team, and currently things are not looking good.
What to expect from here: GM Alex Anthopoulos is no newcomer to the trade deadline scene, and if the club cannot get closer than its current 9.5 games away from an NL wild-card spot in two weeks, he may have no choice but to trade veterans. Who goes? Perhaps Marcell Ozuna, his slugging percentage down from .546 to .396, is first. Embattled closer Raisel Iglesias, with his bloated 4.42 ERA, would seem an obvious choice. Rejuvenated Sean Murphy is a possibility with rookie Drake Baldwin emerging. Even the sputtering Michael Harris II, last among 158 qualifiers with a .551 OPS, could use a new start. Regardless of who moves on, this is far from what Braves fans expected in March, but don't be surprised if the franchise keeps enough talent to contend again in 2026.
Yankees vs. Braves Preview
BOTTOM LINE: The New York Yankees aim to end a three-game slide with a win over the Atlanta Braves.
Atlanta has a 25-22 record in home games and a 43-53 record overall. The Braves have a 36-18 record in games when they record eight or more hits.
New York is 23-25 on the road and 53-44 overall. The Yankees have a 34-12 record in games when they scored at least five runs.
Saturday's game is the second time these teams meet this season.
TOP PERFORMERS: Matt Olson has 24 doubles and 17 home runs for the Braves. Austin Riley is 13 for 41 with five doubles and two home runs over the last 10 games.
Aaron Judge leads the Yankees with a .354 batting average, and has 24 doubles, two triples, 35 home runs, 69 walks and 81 RBI. Cody Bellinger is 15 for 39 with four home runs and 11 RBI over the last 10 games.
- Don Shapiro, Gambling911.com
