Braves vs Yankees Prediction 8/9/2026 Today’s MLB Picks

In this article we will formulate a Braves vs Yankees prediction for this MLB game on Sunday, August 9th 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 70-47 this season after they lost the first two games by scores of 2-3 and 4-5. In game two, Atlanta led 2-1 in the fifth inning, but they allowed the next three runs and never recovered in the loss. The Braves recorded nine hits in the game and they were led by Acuna Jr, who went 1-4 with one home run and one RBI. Sale allowed five hits and three earned runs over 6.0 innings for the loss, while Young allowed one earned run in relief. Prior to this series, Atlanta swept the Marlins in three games and swept the Nationals in four games. 

This season, Atlanta has a 3.63 ERA with a 1.24 WHIP and a .229 opponent batting average, while they have scored 574 runs with a .250 batting average and a .315 on base percentage. Matt Olson has led the Braves with 33 home runs and 71 RBIs, while Drake Baldwin has added 20 home runs and 59 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Atlanta is Grant Holmes, who is 7-4 with a 3.67 ERA and a 1.34 WHIP over 108.0 innings pitched this season. 

New York Yankees Betting Preview

The New York Yankees are 66-51 this year after they won game two by a score of 5-4 on Saturday afternoon. New York had their lead cut to 4-3 in the eighth inning, but they added an insurance run in the eighth in the win. The Yankees recorded eight hits in the game and they were led by Jones, who went 2-3 with two RBIs. Cole allowed six hits and two earned runs over 7.0 innings for the win, while Bednar picked up the save. Prior to this series, New York lost two out of three against the Cardinals, but did win two out of three against the Cubs before that. 

This season, New York has a 3.33 ERA with a 1.18 WHIP and a .226 opponent batting average, while they have scored 530 runs with a .231 batting average and a .310 on base percentage. Ben Rice has led the Yankees with 32 home runs and 75 RBIs, while Cody Bellinger has added 11 home runs and 53 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for New York is Cam Schlittler, who is 10-6 with a 2.26 ERA and a 0.95 WHIP over 139.2 innings pitched this year. 

Why the New York Yankees will win

• The home team has won 11 of the Braves’ last 12 games.
• The Braves have lost each of their last four games against AL East opponents that held a winning record.
• The Yankees have covered the run line in each of their last six day games against NL East opponents following a win.
• The Braves have failed to cover the run line in five of their last six road games.
• The Braves have trailed after 3 innings in three of their last four games as underdogs.
• The Braves have trailed after 5 innings in three of their last four games as road underdogs against American League opponents.

Why the Atlanta Braves will win

• The Braves have won each of their last four games as underdogs against AL East opponents following a loss.
• The Yankees have lost five of their last six games as home favorites against National League opponents following a win.
• The Braves have covered the run line in seven of their last eight games as road underdogs against AL East opponents.
• The Yankees have failed to cover the run line in six of their last seven games as favorites.
• The Yankees have trailed after 5 innings in four of their last five day games at Yankee Stadium against National League opponents.

Total Runs Facts

• Seven of the Yankees’ last eight day games as favorites have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• Six of the Braves’ last eight games as underdogs against the Yankees have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• There has been no run scored during the first inning in each of the Braves’ last six games.
• There has been no run scored during the first inning in each of the Yankees’ last five day games against National League opponents.

New York Yankees Player Prop Facts

• Luis Garcia has hit a home run in three of his last four home appearances against NL East opponents that held a winning record.
• Cam Schlittler has recorded eight or more strikeouts in each of his last three appearances against opponents that held a winning record.
• Heliot Ramos has recorded at least one hit in each of his last eight Sunday appearances.

Atlanta Braves Player Prop Facts

• Ronald Acuna Jr. has hit a home run in three of his last four appearances in day games against AL East teams that held a winning record.
• Drake Baldwin has recorded at least one hit in each of his 10 previous road appearances against AL East opponents.

Braves vs Yankees Prediction

New York comes into this matchup looking to complete the series sweep and they have won three of their last four games. The Yankees are 29-25 at home this year, while the Braves are 31-27 on the road. Atlanta was red hot prior to this series and they have scored 4+ runs in four of their last five. The Braves are starting Holmes, who has allowed three earned runs in three of his last four starts, while Schlittler has allowed two earned runs or fewer in three of his last five outings. Take the Yankees to get another win here.

David Racey's Pick: Yankees ML