At the beginning of the season, a projected 2021 World Series matchup between Atlanta and New York was considered likely. But after two weeks of play, doubts are rising. The Yankees and Braves have flopped with the baseball betting odds. As a matter of fact, New York and Atlanta are two of the biggest money losers in 2021. Eventually, that will correct itself. However, gamblers will encounter plenty of risk guessing when things turn. One good thing about Wednesday’s Yankees and Braves matchup is that prices will be relatively even.
Atlanta Braves vs. New York Yankees MLB Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Wednesday, April 21, 2021, 6:35 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Yankee Stadium, New York, New York |
| Braves at Yankees TV Coverage: | ESPN |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Braves | +1½ (-175) | 8½ (-120) | +113 |  |
| Yankees | -1½ (+155) | 8½ (EV) | -123 | |
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Atlanta Braves at New York Yankees SBG Betting Odds Analysis
Only the Dodgers can rival the Braves and Yankees in popularity with the betting public. New York epitomizes online wagering old money. The Yankees have a generational fan base that goes back decades. Meanwhile, Atlanta owns the entire southeast. Both clubs are perennial World Series contenders. Thus, they are easy for casual bettors to flock towards. New York gets most of the casual money as the home team. By contrast, sharps prefer Atlanta’s price break as a quality road team.
Atlanta Braves Team Overview
Now Atlanta is 6-9 straight up, 5-10 with the run line, and 9-5-1 over the total. The Braves have dropped five of their last seven games. Four of their previous five went over the number. MLB metrics show Atlanta 10th for run production and 4th for home runs. However, a pitching staff ranked 28th for earned run average has gamblers on edge. Atlanta ranks 24th for quality starts, and 17th for bullpen earned run average. Ian Anderson is the probable starter for the Braves. He has a 4.70 earned run average and 1.43 WHIP in three starts.
New York Yankees Team Overview
The Yankees are 5-10 straight up, 5-10 vs. the run line, and 5-10 under the total. In sum, New York Ranks 24th in MLB for run production and 10th for staff earned run average. Problematic is a mark of 25th for quality starts. Corey Kluber is the probable Yankees starter. To summarize, Kluber was lit up for a 6.10 earned run average and 2.23 WHIP in three starts.
Atlanta Braves at New York Yankees Betting Trends
- Atlanta is 3-7 in their last ten away games
- The Braves are 3-2 over the total in their previous five away from home
- Against the American League, the Braves won four of their last six matchups
- Atlanta is 2-6 under the number vs. American League teams
- New York is 2-5 in their last seven games at Yankee Stadium
- The Yankees are 3-8 under the total in their previous 11 matchups at home
- The Yankees are 7-4 at Yankee Stadium when hosting National League opponents New York has cleared the
- total in three of their last five interleague home games.
- New York is 7-3 in their last ten games against the Braves
- Only one of the previous five games between these teams cleared the total
- Atlanta has paid in only one of their previous five games at Yankee Stadium
- Only two of those five games cleared the MLB odds total.
Atlanta Braves at New York Yankees SBG Free Pick
Atlanta will not be as expensive as usual with the MLB odds. Cause by being a quality road team.
SBG Best Bet: Atlanta Braves.