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New York Yankees Favored to Win Middle Game Against Atlanta Braves in Interleague Series

The Atlanta Braves are set to face off against the New York Yankees in the middle game of a three-game interleague series at Yankee Stadium on Saturday evening. The Braves, with a 41-31 record, will have veteran righty Charlie Morton on the mound, while the Yankees, leading the AL East with a 51-26 record, will have right-hander Marcus Stroman pitching. Despite New York being the betting favorite with opening odds at -137, the current line has shifted to New York -128.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Braves +116 | Yankees -128
• Spread: Braves +1.5 (-174) | Yankees -1.5 (+152)
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New York will win straight-up is 56%.

Atlanta vs New York Stats

Atlanta Braves

The Atlanta Braves recently secured a 7-0 victory over the Detroit Tigers in their last game, with Sean Murphy leading the offense with an impressive 4-for-4 performance including two home runs, four RBI, and three runs scored. The team showed strong hitting, finishing 12-for-35 with runners in scoring position. Pitcher Reynaldo Lopez had five shutout innings, supported by a dominant bullpen performance. Veteran Charlie Morton, with a 4-3 record and 3.91 ERA, will be starting for the Braves. Atlanta is currently ranked 12th in offense, 7th in defense, and holds a 42-31 record this season, placing them at power ranking 22.

New York Yankees Analysis

The New York Yankees have been performing well overall this season, but they recently suffered a significant loss against the Baltimore Orioles. Despite individual standout performances from players like Gleyber Torres and Aaron Judge, the team struggled with runners in scoring position and suffered a poor outing from pitcher Luis Gil. The bullpen is under strain as a result. Marcus Stroman will start the upcoming game, with a solid record but room for improvement in terms of command. The Yankees currently have a strong power ranking of 3, ranking #3 for offense and #2 for defense in the league. They have a 51-27 overall record and have recently bested the Atlanta Braves in their last three matchups.

Yankees vs. Braves: New York Favored to Win Based on Pitching and Team Statistics

In the last seven games, Charlie Morton has a record of 2-3 with a 4.30 ERA and a 1.38 WHIP over 37.2 innings pitched, while Marcus Stroman boasts a 4-1 record with a 2.36 ERA and a 1.10 WHIP in 42.0 innings. When analyzing the performance of both teams, the Atlanta Braves rank 13th in the league with a .717 team OPS, averaging 4.44 runs per game, whereas the New York Yankees are positioned third in the majors with a .765 team OPS, scoring 5.05 runs per game. Based on these statistics, the New York Yankees are a favorable choice to secure the win in this game.

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