The New York Yankees (16-9) and Atlanta Braves (16-12) open a mini-two-game series, Tuesday, at Truist Park. The first pitch is set for 7:10 p.m. ET. We analyze the Yankees-Braves betting odds and lines, with MLB picks and best bets.
Yankees at Braves: Projected starting pitchers
RHP Gerrit Cole vs. RHP Ian Anderson
Cole: 4-0, 2.75 ERA, 0.889 WHIP, 44 K, 6 BB, 11 ER, 36 IP, 6 starts
- Seven of the 11 runs scored against Cole this season have been accounted for the home run hitters. He has allowed just 19 base hits.
- As otherworldly sharp as he has been, Cole has given up a home run in each outing this season and surrendered two to the Tampa Bay Rays his last time out.
Anderson: 22-year-old first-round pick from the 2016 MLB June Amateur Draft will make his MLB debut Tuesday.
- Pitched to a 3.38 ERA over 135 2/3 innings across Class Double-A and Class Triple-A last season.
- Owns a 2.91 ERA and 10.7 K/9 over four seasons in the minor leagues since being drafted in 2016.
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Yankees at Braves: Key injuries
Get the latest injury news here.
Yankees
- OF Aaron Judge (leg) probable
- 2B DJ LeMahieu (thumb) out
- OF Giancarlo Stanton (hamstring) out
- 2B Gleyber Torres (hamstring) out
- RP Zack Britton (hamstring) out
Braves
- OF Ronald Acuna Jr. (wrist) questionable
- 2B Ozzie Albies (wrist) out
- OF Nick Markakis (COVID-19 testing) probable
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Yankees at Braves: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips
MLB odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 1:10 p.m. ET.
Prediction
Yankees 5, Braves 1
Moneyline (ML)
Anderson couldn’t be stuck with a worse matchup for his MLB debut. Not only does he face the YANKEES (-200) powerful bats, but he’s opposed by Cole. The high-priced free-agent catch of New York won’t be bowing down to the high-profile rookie.
The Anderson-led Braves (+180) would be a fine play against another team or perhaps even a different Yankees starter. Given the hand we’ve been dealt, back the YANKEES (-200) with little risk of an upset Tuesday. The Braves’ injuries are more damaging to their chances of winning.
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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)
Let’s go to the alternate run line for the real profit on New York and back the YANKEES -2.5 (+115) to win by at least three runs.
The Bronx Bombers have extra motivation while looking to snap a three-game losing skid. They should also be getting Judge back into the lineup Tuesday just to make life a little more difficult for Anderson.
Over/Under (O/U)
Take the UNDER 9 (-115) while expecting Anderson to hold his own against Cole in his debut. Both starters are also backed by a top-10 bullpen by ERA.
The Yankees’ lack of experience against the former top draft pick should help to keep their team run total down. No amount of experience against Cole has ever proven helpful.
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