The Atlanta Braves (42-32) and New York Yankees (52-27) will compete in a rubber match to decide the series in Game 3 on Sunday, June 23 at 1:35 PM ET at Yankee Stadium in Bronx, New York. Both teams are about even with a moneyline at -110.
The Braves ended their five-game win streak with an 8-3 loss to the Yankees in Game 2 of their series. With the series tied 1-1, the Braves have a solid opportunity to land a tough win on the road again.
This opportunity will be on the mound, as they are starting Max Fried (6-3). He boasts an ERA of 3.11 and a WHIP of 1.07. Their team is slightly below the Yankees' at 3.62, but they still offer a competitive advantage.
The Braves get their success at the plate with quality players, but a few stand out. Namely, Marcell Ozuna is leading with 21 home runs, 64 RBIs, and a batting average of .312.
If they continue to shine at the plate with a .246 batting average, they can keep up with the Yankees. However, they allow their opponents to stay close, with a .237 batting average.
The Yankees have just ended their three-game losing streak with an 8-3 win in Game 2. Before that, they had too many issues on defense. In these last three games, they have allowed 32 runs in total.
They will hopefully put that to rest with Nestor Cortes (4-5) on the mound, who gets an ERA of 3.36 and a WHIP of 1.10. As a team, they get 3.22 and have a shot at success if they can keep it that way.
Aaron Judge continues to impress at the plate, having 28 home runs and 70 RBIs. Juan Soto is another example of a top-quality offensive player who averages .305 at the plate. Together, they pose the biggest threat to the Braves defense.
The Yankees typically put a batting average of .251 while allowing .221 at the plate for their opponents. If they can keep their foot on the gas at the plate, they should have the best opportunity for success.
MyBookie gives you the best betting opportunities for MLB, as both teams are favored to win in this Atlanta Braves vs. New York Yankees matchup. According to market research, the Yankees have a 55.2 percent likelihood of winning.
Both teams are capable at the plate offensively, but the Yankees have the edge in defense. Expect the Yankees to come out on top with better play from the mound.
