Braves vs. Yankees Prediction, Odds, Picks - August 16

Braves vs. Yankees Prediction, Odds, Picks - August 16

Updated Aug. 16, 2023 7:05 p.m. ET

Aaron Judge and the New York Yankees hit the field on Wednesday at Truist Park against Charlie Morton, who is projected to start for the Atlanta Braves. First pitch is at 7:20 PM ET for the final game of a three-game series. The Braves are favored in this one, at -202, while the underdog Yankees have +168 odds to win. Atlanta is favored on the run line (-1.5 with -105 odds). The total is 9.5 runs for this contest.

The Atlanta Braves will give the start to Morton (11-10, 3.71 ERA), who is looking for win No. 12 on the season, and the Yankees will counter with Randy Vasquez (2-1, 1.89 ERA).

Here is everything you need from a betting perspective on the Braves-Yankees game, from the point spread, moneyline, Over/Under and expert picks (odds via FOX Bet):

Braves vs. Yankees Game Information & Odds

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  • When: Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at 7:20 PM ET
  • Where: Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia
  • How to Watch on TV: BSSO
Favorite Favorite Moneyline Underdog Moneyline Total Over Total Odds Under Total Odds Run Line Favorite Run Line Odds Underdog Run Line Odds
Braves -202 +168 9.5 -115 -105 -1.5 -105 -115

Braves vs. Yankees Prediction

  • Score Prediction: Braves 5, Yankees 3
  • Total Prediction: Under 9.5 runs
  • Win Probabilities: Braves 59%, Yankees 41%

Braves vs. Yankees Betting Insights

  • The Braves have entered the game as favorites 107 times this season and won 69, or 64.5%, of those games.
  • Atlanta is 28-9 this season when entering a game favored by -202 or more on the moneyline.
  • Bookmakers have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Braves have a 66.9% chance to win.
  • The Yankees have been chosen as underdogs in 44 games this year and have walked away with the win 17 times (38.6%) in those games.
  • New York has been listed as an underdog of +168 or more on two occasions this season and lost both games.
  • The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Yankees have a 37.3% chance of walking away with the win.

Braves Recent Betting Performance

  • The Braves went 7-3 over the 10 games they were favored on the moneyline in their last 10 matchups.
  • In their last 10 matchups (all had set totals), the Braves combined with their opponents to go over the run total seven times.
  • The Braves' record against the spread is 6-4-0 over their past 10 games.

Braves Recent Stats

Stat Avg/Total
Record 7-3
Runs Per Game 8.1
HR 19
ERA 3.83
K/9 8.5

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Braves Player Insights

  • Ronald Acuna Jr.'s .338 average leads the Braves this year. His resume also includes 27 homers and driven in 73 RBI.
  • Among all batters in the majors, Acuna is 12th in homers and 22nd in RBI.
  • Acuna has collected a hit in three straight games. During his last five outings he is batting .350 with a home run, five walks and three RBI.
  • Matt Olson's 43 home runs and 107 runs batted in both pace his team.
  • Among all MLB hitters, Olson is first in home runs and first in RBI.
  • Olson carries a seven-game streak with at least one hit into this contest. In his last 10 games he is hitting .417 with a double, four home runs, 12 walks and 10 RBI.
  • Austin Riley is hitting .281 with 24 doubles, a triple, 29 home runs and 41 walks.
  • Marcell Ozuna is batting .247 with 16 doubles, 24 home runs and 41 walks.
  • Ozuna takes a 13-game streak with at least one hit into this one. In his last 10 games he is batting .325 with five doubles, a home run, five walks and 10 RBI.

Braves Team Props

Hits O/U Total Bases O/U HR O/U RBI O/U
Eddie Rosario 0.5 (-233) 1.5 (+125) 0.5 (+475) 0.5 (+165)
Marcell Ozuna 0.5 (-263) 1.5 (+105) 0.5 (+330) 0.5 (+130)
Matt Olson 0.5 (-244) 1.5 (-105) 0.5 (+230) 0.5 (+100)
Travis d'Arnaud 0.5 (-208) 1.5 (+145) 0.5 (+550) 0.5 (+190)
Ronald Acuña Jr. 1.5 (+140) 1.5 (-130) 0.5 (+340) 0.5 (+135)

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Yankees Recent Betting Performance

  • The Yankees have played as underdogs in five of their past 10 games and have gone 2-3 in those contests.
  • When it comes to hitting the over, the Yankees and their opponents are 5-5-0 in their last 10 games with a total.
  • The Yankees have three wins against the spread in their last 10 chances.

Yankees Recent Stats

Stat Avg/Total
Record 3-7
Runs Per Game 4
HR 10
ERA 5.56
K/9 10.3

Yankees Player Insights

  • Gleyber Torres has recorded a team-leading batting average of .265 while leading the Yankees in runs batted in with a mark of 49.
  • In all of the big leagues, Torres ranks 56th in home runs and 101st in RBI.
  • Judge has put up a team-high 22 home runs.
  • Judge is currently 26th in homers and 124th in RBI in the big leagues.
  • Anthony Volpe is batting .212 with 14 doubles, four triples, 16 home runs and 42 walks.
  • Harrison Bader is batting .262 with 10 doubles, two triples, seven home runs and 11 walks.

Yankees Team Props

Hits O/U Total Bases O/U HR O/U RBI O/U
DJ LeMahieu 1.5 (+195) 1.5 (+130) 0.5 (+800) 0.5 (+220)
Giancarlo Stanton 0.5 (-189) 1.5 (+140) 0.5 (+380) 0.5 (+135)
Aaron Judge 0.5 (-208) 1.5 (-105) 0.5 (+215) 0.5 (+120)
Harrison Bader 0.5 (-196) 1.5 (+145) 0.5 (+750) 0.5 (+185)
Isiah Kiner-Falefa 0.5 (-278) 1.5 (+135) 0.5 (+1100) 0.5 (+165)

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