Introduction

As the MLB season rolls on, an exciting matchup is on the horizon as the New York Yankees and the Atlanta Braves lock horns. This game promises dynamic baseball action with both teams bringing their unique playing styles and powerhouse players to the mound, providing a thrilling display of prowess and strategy. We’ll analyze key player stats, injury reports, recent performances, and more to help you make an informed prediction.

Game Time

Get ready for the game at Friday, July 18 at 07:15 PM ET in Truist Park, a fair stadium with power potential.

Moneyline Odds

New York Yankees: -110
Atlanta Braves: -110

Over/Under Line: 8.5

Latest Team Records

New York Yankees have a record of 53-43 with a win percentage of 0.552, while the Atlanta Braves hold a record of 42-53 with a win percentage of 0.442.

Injury Report

Both teams are currently healthy with no major injury concerns.

Key Player Stats

New York Yankees

• Aaron Judge: 0.355 AVG, 35 HR, 81 RBI
• Cody Bellinger: 0.282 AVG, 16 HR, 54 RBI
• Paul Goldschmidt: 0.287 AVG, 8 HR, 36 RBI

Atlanta Braves

• Matt Olson: 0.262 AVG, 17 HR, 61 RBI
• Austin Riley: 0.274 AVG, 14 HR, 48 RBI
• Marcell Ozuna: 0.239 AVG, 13 HR, 42 RBI

Team Analysis

New York Yankees

Powerhouse Aaron Judge, Cody Bellinger, and Paul Goldschmidt havestepped up to the plate and contributed consistently to the Yankees’ offense. With back-to-back wins in their last three games, the Yankees are in high spirits and seem to have found a winning rhythm. The Yankees’ show of strength will certainly make the Atlanta Braves wary, especially considering their hitting abilities.

However, it’s not all roses for the Yankees. The slight falter in their away record compared to their home performance, shows that they experience slight difficulty while playing outside their home turf. They will need to check this if they aim to carry their winning momentum into this matchup.

• Batting Average: 0.256
• Total Runs Scored: 501
• Home Runs: 151
• OPS: 0.791
• ERA: 3.82
• WHIP: 1.21

Home Record: 30-19 • Road Record: 23-24 • Last 5 Games: L-L-W-W-W (5.8 runs per game)

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Atlanta Braves

Despite the difference in win rate, the Atlanta Braves still have a shot at victory against the New York Yankees. Led by Matt Olson, Austin Riley, and Marcell Ozuna, the Braves hit a decent number of runs and are capable of a rally. They’re not afraid of rising to the challenge, which they’ve demonstrated with gritty play against tough oppositions.

However, Atlanta’s struggle on the road casts shadow on their potential performance. The Braves must rectify this setback while aiming to find their footing early in the match, especially knowing Yankees’ dominant home record.

• Batting Average: 0.243
• Total Runs Scored: 388
• Home Runs: 105
• OPS: 0.703
• ERA: 3.88
• WHIP: 1.24

Home Record: 24-22 • Road Record: 18-31 • Last 5 Games: L-W-W-L-W (6.0 runs per game)

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Head-to-Head History

No recent matchups between these teams in 2025.

Over/Under Trends

New York Yankees‘s recent games have seen an average of 14.2 total runs scored per game over their last 6 matchups, with 4 games going over the total line.

Atlanta Braves‘s recent games have averaged 6.6 total runs per game over their last 7 matchups, with 2 games going over the total of 8.5.

Moneyline Betting Prediction

Despite the records, the Atlanta Braves have a real shot in this game. Their key hitters have demonstrated the ability to rack up runs and given the form of the Yankees’ away games, there’s a good chance for the Braves to take advantage of this game. Expect an invigorated performance as they strive to overcome the odds.

Back the Atlanta Braves at -110 with confidence as they aim to deliver.

Over/Under Betting Prediction

Our pick is Over 8.5. The Yankees have been involved in explosive games lately, averaging a staggering 14.2 total runs across their last six matchups. While the Braves have leaned toward lower totals, their offense has shown flashes of power, and they may only need to contribute modestly for this game to push past the total. With the Yankees driving up scoring trends, the over looks like the sharper side of the bet.

Pick: Over

Bookmakers

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