Atlanta Braves vs. New York Yankees Prediction, Odds and Starting Pitchers (Saturday, June 22)

June 15, 2024; Cumberland, Georgia, United States; Atlanta Braves pitcher Charlie Morton (50) pitches against the Tampa Bay Rays during the first inning at Truist Park. Mandatory credit: Mady Mertens-USA TODAY Sports

• We’ve made our Braves vs. Yankees prediction for Saturday’s MLB interleague game
• Saturday’s MLB odds slightly favor the Yankees, with the Braves the underdogs.
• Read the Braves vs. Yankees predictions, odds and starting pitchers for June 22 below.

The Atlanta Braves and New York Yankees continue their three-game series Saturday night at Yankee Stadium, with first pitch scheduled for 7:15 p.m. ET on FOX.

Despite an offensive explosion during the first game of the series, the Braves find themselves slightly underdogs (-105) against the favorite Yankees (-130). The over/under for the run total is set at a high 9, hinting at the potential for another high-scoring affair in the Bronx.

Here’s our Braves vs. Yankees prediction for Saturday, along with a look at the starting pitchers’ odds and matchup.

Braves vs Yankees Prediction

If Friday night’s series opener was any indication, the Braves are in for another big night at the plate. Atlanta had 14 hits in an 8-1 rout, with Ozzie Albies, Matt Olson and Austin Riley all deep.

The Braves have now won seven of their last eight games, scoring an impressive 47 points in that span. Even without injured stars Ronald Acuna Jr. and Michael Harris II, the Braves offense is in great shape.

The bats were in full swing tonight!#BravesCountry pic.twitter.com/bVdk5bpFu2

– Atlanta Braves (@Braves) June 22, 2024

Meanwhile, the Yankees have been through a rough patch, losing six of their last eight games while allowing an impressive 56 runs during that stretch. Their pitching staff was the primary culprit, failing to contain opposing offenses consistently.

Given the Braves’ current offensive momentum and the Yankees’ pitching issues, we predict Atlanta to prevail in this game. The Braves bats should continue to produce runs against a vulnerable Yankees pitching staff, while Charlie Morton aims to keep New York’s offense in check.

Braves vs. Yankees odds

The Yankees are slight favorites in this matchup, with moneyline odds of -130, implying a 59.3% probability of New York winning. The Braves are the underdogs at 105, which translates to a 44.6% implied probability of winning Atlanta.

The odds favor the Yankees due to their home-field advantage and overall roster strength, despite their recent struggles. The updated World Series odds still show New York as the second betting choice to win the MLB championship.

The over/under for the total runs is set at 9, suggesting bettors are in for another high-scoring affair. This is likely influenced by the Braves’ recent offensive surge and the Yankees’ pitching staff’s inability to contain their opponents as of late.

Odds as of June 22, 2024 at BetMGM Sportsbook. Discover the best sports betting app for betting on baseball.

Braves vs. Yankees, starting pitchers

Saturday’s starting pitching matchup features Charlie Morton (4-3, 3.91 ERA) for the Braves and Marcus Stroman (6-3, 3.08 ERA) for the Yankees.

Morton has been inconsistent over his last six starts, going 1-3 with a 4.99 ERA. However, he is coming off a solid outing against the Rays and has a decent record against the Yankees (5-3, 3.54 ERA in 13 career starts).

Stroman, on the other hand, has struggled recently, posting a 5.28 ERA in his last three starts. He will look to avoid losing back-to-back starts for the first time since last June.

Although Stroman has had success against the Braves in the past (4-3, 2.61 ERA in eight starts), he has lost his last three decisions against them. If his recent struggles continue, it could cause problems for the Yankees.

Braves vs. Yankees Injury Report

The biggest injury question mark for this game is Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres, who left Thursday’s game against the Orioles with a minor groin issue. His status for Saturday’s contest is uncertain and his potential absence could force manager Aaron Boone to shuffle his roster and defensive alignment.

The Braves, of course, are already without key players Ronald Acuna Jr. and Michael Harris II due to injuries. However, their absence hasn’t seemed to hamper Atlanta’s offensive production in recent games, as evidenced by their 47 points scored in their last eight games.

Ultimately, the smart money in this game lies with the Braves. They’re the hottest team right now, and their offense should be able to take advantage of a vulnerable Yankees pitching staff. Don’t be surprised if Atlanta pulls out another high-scoring win and moves closer to a series sweep in the Bronx.

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