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Yankees vs Braves

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New York Yankees

Yankees (53-43) VS Braves (42-53)

Jul 18 2025 | 7:15 PM ET | Truist Park, Atlanta

Atlanta Braves
Moneyline Pick - New York Yankees (-110): B

New York enters this primetime tilt with confidence, rolling on a recent surge and fielding a lineup that's both healthy and producing in key moments. Their rotation has stabilized with reinforcements, and the bullpen continues to lock down late innings on the road. Atlanta, on the other hand, faces mounting challenges with multiple absences thinning both its lineup and rotation. While the home crowd offers a boost, the overall makeup of the Braves right now leans heavily on a few pieces, leaving little margin for error. In a high-leverage setting, the Yankees’ balance and urgency give them the upper hand.

From a betting standpoint, the pick is New York on the moneyline. The prediction leans on current form, roster stability, and a favorable pitching edge. The bet offers reasonable value with the matchup aligning well for the visitors—especially given recent trends and the contrast in lineup depth. With the playoff race tightening, this feels like a spot where New York’s momentum can carry through on the road.

This prediction gets a B grade. Odds and availability subject to change. Follow Shurzy on Instagram and Tiktok for more expert picks.

This bet was made on 18/07/2025 at 10:15am

Over/Under Pick - Under 8.5, (-115): B

This high-stakes interleague clash features two postseason hopefuls leaning heavily on elite starting pitching and bullpen depth to navigate key absences. The Yankees arrive in better form, buoyed by the return of their staff ace and a lineup that continues to produce in tight spots. Atlanta, meanwhile, remains dangerous but has struggled to close games amid lineup injuries and bullpen uncertainty. Both rotations offer stability, especially with proven arms taking the mound and plenty of tactical flexibility behind them. With the season’s second half in full swing, the urgency on both benches will likely result in tight, low-risk baseball rather than offensive outbursts.

From a betting standpoint, the pick is the Under. The prediction leans on quality pitching matchups, steady bullpen arms from both teams, and recent scoring trends that point toward a slower pace. The bet finds support in both the context and personnel, with cooler bats and tightened game plans keeping the scoreboard in check. Despite the ballpark’s hitter-friendly conditions, this one shapes up as more of a chess match than a slugfest.

This prediction gets a B grade. Odds and availability subject to change. Follow Shurzy on Instagram and Tiktok for more expert picks.

This bet was made on 18/07/2025 at 10:11am

Spread Pick - New York Yankees, -1.5 (-140): B

New York heads to Truist Park riding a strong wave of form, and the matchup leans in their favor on multiple fronts. The Yankees' offense is clicking at the right time, powered by consistent production from the heart of the order, while their pitching staff continues to deliver dependable outings. Atlanta, meanwhile, is dealing with key absences that have thinned both their lineup and overall depth, putting pressure on a few top contributors to carry the load. Even with a capable starter on the mound, the Braves face a tall order against a roster that’s firing on all cylinders and chasing postseason positioning with purpose.

From a betting standpoint, the pick is New York on the run line (-1.5). The prediction leans into the Yankees’ recent momentum, matchup advantages, and the sense of urgency they bring to each contest. The bet offers solid value, even if not deeply discounted, thanks to the gap in current form and roster health. Backing the Bronx side to win by multiple runs feels like a well-supported move in this spot.

This prediction gets a B grade. Odds and availability subject to change. Follow Shurzy on Instagram and Tiktok for more expert picks.

This bet was made on 18/07/2025 at 10:13am

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