Last Updated on July 18, 2025 10:40 pm by Anthony Rome
A humid summer evening in Atlanta sets the stage for this interleague clash as the Yankees hit the road in search of a sweep over the slumping Braves. With a reported first pitch at 7:15 p.m. ET, the Yankees enter riding momentum from a 5‑2 pre-break run, while the rebuilding Braves aim to claw their way back to .500 after a lackluster first half. What’s the best bet in tonight’s Yankees vs. Braves matchup?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
New York Yankees at Atlanta Braves
7:15 p.m. ET, Saturday, July 19, 2025
Truist Park, Atlanta, GA
Yankees vs. Braves Betting Odds
According to oddsmakers from online sportsbook Bovada.lv, the Yankees are -122 moneyline favorites to beat the Braves, who are +111 moneyline underdogs. The total, meanwhile, is sitting at 9.5 runs.
Yankees vs. Braves Public Betting: Bettors Leaning NY
As of this writing, our MLB Public Betting Page shows that 58% of the bets are on the Yankees moneyline. That said, this page is updated frequently so make sure that you click on the link provided so that you’re getting the most updated information.
Pitching will be the story of the night. The Yankees plan a bullpen game, opening with right‑hander Ian Hamilton—who sports a 3.47 ERA in relief—before turning to power arms like Cam Schlittler or JT Brubaker. The Braves counter with lefty Joey Wentz (6.32 ERA), a recent waiver-wire addition whose struggles thus far have tempered expectations. The contrast is stark: steady relief vs. a soft-tossing starter, painting this as a test of composure over raw stuff.
Offensively, New York’s thunderous lineup leads the AL with 501 runs and a +111 run differential. Anchored by Aaron Judge, a Triple‑Crown frontrunner, they should test Wentz early and often. Atlanta — though burdened by injuries — counters with spots of promise. Ronald Acuña Jr. (.323 since return) and emerging talent Drake Baldwin lead a lineup capable of flashes, but overall the Braves have struggled to generate offense, managing just a +2 run differential on the season.
With Atlanta reeling at 42‑53 and New York charging at 53‑43, the tone is set: the Yankees are chasing playoff positioning, and the Braves are fighting harsh midseason realities. This one seems slotting in as a test of New York’s depth and Atlanta’s resolve.
Yankees vs. Braves MLB BETTING PREDICTION
Take Atlanta. The Braves have now won six out of their last seven games against the Yankees dating back to August of 2023. Atlanta could also be turning things around following a rough first half. They took two of three versus the Cardinals in St. Louis before the All-Star Break, then secured a 7-3 win over the Yankees in the series opener. I’m going to ride the hot team that is also an underdog.
Yankees vs. Braves MLB Playoffs Prediction: ATLANTA BRAVES +111