Braves vs Yankees Prediction 8/7/2026 Today’s MLB Picks

In this article we will formulate a Braves vs Yankees prediction for this MLB game on Friday, August 7th at Yankee Stadium in Bronx, New York. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup. 

Atlanta Braves Betting Preview

The Atlanta Braves are 70-45 this season after they swept the Marlins in three games by scores of 4-2, 4-1, and 11-3. In game three, Atlanta had their lead cut to 6-2 in the seventh inning, but they scored the next five runs to seal the win. The Braves recorded 14 hits in the game and they were led by Acuna Jr, who went 2-5 with two home runs and three RBIs. Perez allowed zero hits and zero earned runs over 3.0 innings, while Mederos got the win and Lee picked up a hold. Prior to that series, Atlanta swept the Nationals in four games, but lost two out of three against the Mets before that. 

This season, Atlanta has a 3.63 ERA with a 1.24 WHIP and a .229 opponent batting average, while they have scored 568 runs with a .250 batting average and a .316 on base percentage. Matt Olson has led the Braves with 32 home runs and 70 RBIs, while Drake Baldwin has added 20 home runs and 59 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Atlanta is Tyler Mahle, who is 3-9 with a 5.13 ERA and a 1.39 WHIP over 94.2 innings pitched this season. 

New York Yankees Betting Preview

The New York Yankees are 64-51 this year after they lost two out of three against the Cardinals by scores of 7-13, 2-0, and 1-3. In game three, New York cut the deficit to 3-1 in the sixth inning, but couldn’t score anymore runs for the loss. The Yankees recorded four hits in the game and they were led by Chisholm Jr, who went 0-2 with one RBI. Warren allowed seven hits and three earned runs over 5.1 innings for the loss, while Blackburn threw 1.2 innings in relief. Prior to that series, New York won two out of three against the Cubs and split four games with the White Sox. 

This season, New York has a 3.33 ERA with a 1.19 WHIP and a .226 opponent batting average, while they have scored 522 runs with a .231 batting average and a .310 on base percentage. Ben Rice has led the Yankees with 31 home runs and 73 RBIs, while Cody Bellinger has added 11 home runs and 53 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for New York is Max Fried, who is 4-3 with a 3.12 ERA and a 0.99 WHIP over 75.0 innings pitched this year. 

Why the New York Yankees will win

• The Yankees have won each of their last six night games against National League opponents following a home loss.
• The Braves have lost 13 of their last 16 games against AL East opponents following a win.
• The Yankees have covered the run line in each of their last five night games against National League opponents following a loss.
• The Braves have failed to cover the run line in each of their last four road games.
• The Braves have trailed after 3 innings in four of their last five games as road underdogs.
• The Braves have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last three games as road underdogs against American League opponents.

Why the Atlanta Braves will win

• The Braves have won each of their last eight games following a home win.
• The Yankees have lost four of their last five night games against National League opponents.
• The Braves have covered the run line in each of their last six games.
• The Yankees have failed to cover the run line in four of their last five games.

Total Runs Facts

• Six of the Yankees’ last seven games as favorites against National League opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• Seven of the Braves’ last nine games have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• There has been no run scored during the first inning in each of the Braves’ last four games.
• There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in each of the Yankees’ last four home games against NL East opponents.

New York Yankees Player Prop Facts

• Max Fried has recorded five or more strikeouts in six of his last seven appearances in night games.
• Luis Garcia has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 11 Friday night appearances with his team as a favorite.
• Ben Rice has hit a home run in four of his last five appearances with the Yankees as home favorites against NL East opponents.

Atlanta Braves Player Prop Facts

• Tyler Mahle has recorded five or more strikeouts in each of his last five road appearances against opponents that held a winning record.
• Ozzie Albies has recorded at least one hit in each of the Braves’ last nine night games against AL opponents that held a winning record.
• Ozzie Albies has hit a home run in each of the Braves’ last three night games against AL East opponents that held a winning record.

Braves vs Yankees Prediction 

Atlanta is coming off of a series sweep over the Marlins and they have won eight games in a row. The Braves are 31-25 on the road this year, while the Yankees are 27-25 at home. New York has alternated wins and losses over their last five games and they have scored two runs or fewer in four of those five. The Yankees are starting Fried, who has allowed 1, 3, 0, 3, and 5 earned runs in his last five starts, while Mahle has allowed 3+ earned runs in three of his last five outings. Take the over here.

David Racey's Pick: Over 8