Yankees vs Braves Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Aug 15

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  • The Braves are -225 favorites vs the Yankees
  • Yankees starting pitcher: Luis Severino
  • Braves starting pitcher: Bryce Elder
  • Watch the game on TBS

The New York Yankees (+180) visit Truist Park to take on the Atlanta Braves (-225) on Tuesday, August 15, 2023. First pitch is scheduled for 7:20pm EDT in Atlanta.

The Braves are the betting favorite in this game, with the run line sitting at -1.5 (-115).

The Yankees vs Braves Over/Under is 10.5 total runs for the game.

This season, the Yankees are 60-59 against the spread (ATS), while the Braves are 60-58 ATS.

Yankees vs. Braves Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Yankees+1.5 -105O 10.5 +100+180
Braves -1.5 -115U 10.5 -120-225

Yankees vs Braves Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Yankees will win Tuesday‘s MLB matchup with 78.4% confidence.

This prediction factors in starting pitchers, recent team and player hitting performances, the last 5 games for both the Yankees and Braves and up-to-date player injuries.


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We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Yankees players for Tuesday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Yankees Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Giancarlo Stanton has hit the Singles Under in 23 of his last 31 games (+9.85 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Gleyber Torres has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 10 of his last 11 away games (+9.15 Units / 69% ROI)
  • Gleyber Torres has hit the Runs Under in 10 of his last 11 away games (+8.30 Units / 51% ROI)
  • Anthony Volpe has hit the Singles Under in 23 of his last 32 games (+8.05 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Gleyber Torres has hit the Singles Over in 10 of his last 12 games (+7.45 Units / 46% ROI)

And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Braves players for Tuesday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Braves Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Ozzie Albies has hit the Runs Over in 33 of his last 43 games (+19.80 Units / 35% ROI)
  • Matt Olson has hit the Hits Over in 34 of his last 47 games (+17.10 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Michael Harris II has hit the Hits Over in 39 of his last 50 games (+15.85 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Austin Riley has hit the Runs Over in 33 of his last 49 games (+15.00 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Matt Olson has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 32 of his last 48 games (+14.75 Units / 26% ROI)

Braves vs Yankees Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Eddie Rosario 0.5 +450 0.5 -900
Jake Bauers 0.5 +375 0.5 -700
Anthony Volpe 0.5 +700 0.5 -2500
Nicky Lopez 0.5 +1250 0.5
Matt Olson 0.5 +210 0.5 -300

Braves vs Yankees Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Eddie Rosario 0.5 -250 0.5 +185
Jake Bauers 0.5 -225 0.5 +165
Anthony Volpe 0.5 -190 0.5 +145
Nicky Lopez 0.5 -200 0.5 +150
Matt Olson 0.5 -250 0.5 +190

Braves vs Yankees RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Eddie Rosario 0.5 +160 0.5 -210
Jake Bauers 0.5 +175 0.5 -250
Anthony Volpe 0.5 +190 0.5 -250
Nicky Lopez 0.5 +260 0.5 -350
Matt Olson 0.5 +100 0.5 -130

Braves vs Yankees Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Luis Severino 4.5 +110 4.5 -150
Bryce Elder 4.5 -110 4.5 -120
  • The New York Yankees have hit the Team Total Under in 35 of their last 56 games (+12.95 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The New York Yankees have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 9 of their last 12 games (+5.70 Units / 38% ROI)
  • The New York Yankees have hit the Game Total Over in 22 of their last 40 games (+3.30 Units / 7% ROI)
  • The New York Yankees have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 6 of their last 12 games (+0.29 Units / 2% ROI)
  • The New York Yankees have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 3 of their last 6 games (+0.14 Units / 2% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the Team Total Over in 42 of their last 60 games (+21.64 Units / 30% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have covered the Run Line in 23 of their last 30 games at home (+16.25 Units / 47% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 69 of their last 118 games (+15.70 Units / 8% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 72 of their last 118 games (+14.20 Units / 9% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the Game Total Over in 34 of their last 55 games at home (+12.05 Units / 20% ROI)

Yankees Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Yankees have gone 59-60 against the Run Line (-3.75 Units / -2.54% ROI).

  • 60-59 when betting on the Moneyline for -9.25 Units / -5.94% ROI
  • 54-61 when betting on the total runs Over for -12.85 Units / -9.84% ROI
  • 61-54 when betting on the total runs Under for +1.5 Units / 1.14% ROI

Braves Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Braves have gone 60-58 against the Run Line (-1 Units / -0.72% ROI).

  • 76-42 when betting on the Moneyline for +6 Units / 2.95% ROI
  • 64-50 when betting on the total runs Over for +9.05 Units / 7.02% ROI
  • 50-64 when betting on the total runs Under for -20.25 Units / -15.76% ROI

Luis Severino has allowed an OPS of 1.005 (311 PA’s) this season — 2nd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 46 total IP; League Avg: .737 — first Percentile.

Luis Severino has allowed an OBP of .398 (309 PA’s) this season — 3rd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 46 total IP; League Avg: .314 — first Percentile.

Opponents are hitting .373 (57-for-153) against Luis Severino on the road this season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 46 total IP; League Avg: .258 — 0 Percentile.

Luis Severino has allowed at least one HR in each of his last seven games dating back to July 1st — tied with Chris Flexen and Tony Gonsolin for the longest active streak among active MLB players.

Braves Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Right-handed hitters have a groundball rate of 61% (119/194) against Bryce Elder this season — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 44% — 100th Percentile.

Bryce Elder has located his fastballs down 48% of the time (513/1,065) this season — 2nd highest among in MLB; League Avg: 30% — 96th Percentile.

Bryce Elder has located his fastballs down 48% of the time (513/1,065) this season — 3rd highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 28% — 96th Percentile.

Bryce Elder has not struck out a hitter in his last 48 PAs against a LHH dating back to July 23rd — this is the longest active streak among active MLB players.

Yankees Keys to the Game vs. the Braves

The Yankees were 20-24 (.455) when allowing 5 or more runs in 2022 — best in MLB; League Avg: .195.

The Yankees are 15-14 (.517) after a win as underdogs since last season — tied for 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .418.

The Yankees are 40-12 (.769) when they’ve hit 2 or more home runs this season — 4th best in MLB; League Avg: .689.

The Yankees are 28-64 (.304) when allowing 5 or more runs since last season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .205.

Braves Keys to the Game vs. the Yankees

The Braves are 42-30 (.583) when allowing 2 or more home runs since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .301.

The Braves are 19-19 (.500) when allowing 10 or more hits this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .272.

The Braves are 21-33 (.389) when allowing 5 or more runs this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .218.

The Braves are 21-15 (.583) when allowing 2 or more home runs this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .311.

Yankees hitters have drawn 248 walks in 2,443 PA’s (10%) against LHP since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Yankees hitters have come to the plate with runners in scoring position in just 992 of their 4,378 plate appearances (23%) this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 25%.

Yankees hitters are slugging .449 against LHP this season — 5th best in MLB; League Avg: .417.

Yankees hitters are slugging .288 with two-strikes since last season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .267.

Braves hitters have an OPS of .892 (967 PA’s) against LHP this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .740.

Braves hitters have an OPS of .848 (4,537 PA’s) this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .733.

Braves hitters are slugging .524 at home this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .421.

Braves hitters are slugging .503 this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .413.

Opponents have a groundball batting average of just .215 against Yankees pitchers this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .249.

Opponents have a groundball rate of 45% against Yankees pitchers since last season — 4th highest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

Opponents have a groundball batting average of just .220 against Yankees pitchers with runners on base this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .260.

Yankees pitchers have walked 16 of 113 batters (14%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning over the last 14 days (13 games) — highest in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

The Braves pitchers have allowed their opponents to score first in just 33% of their games this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 50%.

The Braves pitchers have allowed their opponents to score first in just 22% of their games on the road this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 45%.

Opponents have a miss rate of 29% against Braves pitchers since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: 26%.

Braves pitchers have won 47% of games in which they have allowed their opponent to score in three different innings this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 28%.

Braves vs. Yankees Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Jesse Chavez (Braves): Shin, D60
  • Dylan Lee (Braves): Shoulder, D60
  • Samuel Hilliard (Braves): Heel, D10
  • Tyler Matzek (Braves): Elbow, D60
  • Ehire Adrianza (Braves): Elbow, D60
  • Kyle Wright (Braves): Shoulder, D60
  • Kolby Allard (Braves): Shoulder, D60
  • Daysbel Hernández (Braves): Forearm, D15
  • Ozhanio Albies (Braves): Hamstring, D10
  • Nick Anderson (Braves): Shoulder, D60
  • Huascar Ynoa (Braves): Elbow, D60
  • Joshua Donaldson (Yankees): Calf, D60
  • Scott Effross (Yankees): Elbow, D60
  • James Weber (Yankees): Forearm, D60
  • Luis Gil (Yankees): Elbow, D60
  • Carlos Rodón (Yankees): Hamstring, D15
  • Francelis Montas (Yankees): Shoulder, D60
  • Jose Trevino (Yankees): Wrist, D60
  • Anthony Rizzo (Yankees): Concussion, D10
  • Nestor Cortes (Yankees): Shoulder, D15
  • Lou Trivino (Yankees): Elbow, D60

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