MLB Prop Bets: New York Yankees vs Atlanta Braves (August 9, 2026)
The Atlanta Braves (70-47) face the New York Yankees (66-51) at Yankee Stadium on Sunday at 1:35pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Grant Holmes is the probable pitcher for the Braves, while Cam Schlittler is the probable pitcher for the Yankees. The Yankees are favored to win at -150, while the Braves are at +124. The total runs line is set at 8.5, with OVER at -105 and UNDER at -115.
- The Braves (-167) have a 65-52 Run Line record this season, while the Yankees (+138) hold a record of 59-58.
- The Braves have a 55-54-8 O/U record this season (meaning 55 games have gone over the total runs line, 54 have gone under and eight have resulted in a push). The Yankees have a 49-63-5 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Braves are averaging 4.9 runs per game this season (6th in the league). Comparatively, the Yankees are averaging 4.5 (12th).
- In the field, the Braves are allowing only 3.9 runs per game this season (6th in the league), while the Yankees are allowing an average of 3.8 runs (3rd).
Let's take a look at how these teams perform in some other key statistical areas.
Batting Insights:
Batting Average
- Looking at their batting averages this season, the Braves are at .250 (ranking 7th in the Major leagues), while the Yankees are batting .231 (28th).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Yankees have hit 166 (2nd in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Braves have managed 158 (4th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Braves have recorded 552 RBIs to rank 5th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Yankees have recorded 504 RBIs to rank T13th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Yankees have an earned run average of 3.33 this season (1st in the Majors), while The Braves have an ERA of 3.63 (5th).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Braves have recorded 1009 this season, ranking 11th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Yankees rank 6th for total strikeouts, recording 1051.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .226 against the Yankees this season (3rd in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Braves' opponents are at .229 (4th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braves | 28-25-64 | 18-8-33 | 10-17-31 | 23-19-43 | 5-6-21 | 0-0-0 | 2-0-8 |
| Yankees | 31-28-58 | 16-12-26 | 15-16-32 | 26-20-47 | 5-8-11 | 0-0-0 | 1-2-7 |
Lead After Three Innings
The Braves are +130 to lead after three innings, while the Yankees are -166.
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braves | 51-39-27 | 33-15-11 | 18-24-16 | 44-22-19 | 7-17-8 | 0-0-0 | 6-2-2 |
| Yankees | 51-35-31 | 23-14-17 | 28-21-14 | 41-27-25 | 10-8-6 | 0-0-0 | 4-2-4 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying -105 and the YRFI is paying -120.
- The NRFI is 59-58 in Braves games this season. The Yankees have a 56-61 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Yankees recorded a 5-4 victory over the Braves at Yankee Stadium yesterday. Spencer Jones went yard en route to that victory, hitting a home run to go with 2 RBIs. The Yankees have now won four straight against the Braves.
