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10,000 Sim Trials Run
ATL

Atlanta Braves

Away

70-46 (31-26 Away)

Last 5 Form
W W W W L
Projected Final Score
4.4 3.7
Projected Total: 8.1 (O/U: 7.5)
Sportsbook Consensus Odds
ATL: -145 | NYY: +130
NYY

New York Yankees

Home

65-51 (28-25 Home)

Last 5 Form
W L W L W

Simulated Outcome Probability

Atlanta Braves Win Prob
57.1%
No Value Edge
New York Yankees Win Prob
42.9%
No Value Edge

Our 10,000 iterations project the Atlanta Braves to win outright in 57.1% of simulated game-runs.

Simulator Cover Probability

Spread Line: ATL -1.5 / NYY +1.5
ATL covers (+120) 43.3%
NYY covers (-140) 56.7%
Total O/U: 7.5
OVER (-115) 50.8%
UNDER (-105) 49.2%

Model Simulation Deciders

  • 💪 Lineup Depth: NYY starting lineup holds a clear offensive edge in Slugging (+0.027).
  • 🏟️ Ballpark Factor: Hosted at NYY's stadium, which features high run and home-run factors favoring overall offensive projections.
  • 🔥 Momentum Streak: ATL enters this game on a hot streak (last 10 games win %: 71%) giving them a momentum advantage.

VegasSims Best Bet & Analysis

Best Bet

Our 10,000 simulations project the Atlanta Braves winning outright in 57.1% of run trials, with a projected score of ATL 4.5 - NYY 3.7. The strongest model variance is on the spread: take NYY +1.5 (covers in 56.7% of simulations).

No Runs First Inning (NRFI) Analysis

Simulated NRFI Probability
51.3%
+5.8% Value Edge
Vegas Consensus NRFI Odds
+120
Implied Probability: 45.5%
VegasSims Recommendation
👉 PLAY NRFI (YES)
High Confidence Pick

VegasSims simulated this matchup 10,000 times, resulting in a **51.3%** chance of a scoreless first inning. Away starter Chris Sale (K%: 30.4%, BB%: 7.6%) faces NYY's top of the order (avg OBP: 32.1%). Home starter Gerrit Cole (K%: 25.8%, BB%: 6.0%) matchups against ATL's first three hitters (avg OBP: 35.6%). **Best Bet**: **NRFI (Yes)**. With both starters showing strong control/strikeout rates, our simulator identifies a solid value edge (+5.8%) at +120.

Starting Pitchers Matchup

ATL

Chris Sale

Away Starter
ERA 2.20
WHIP 1.03
Record 12-9
IP 135.0
SO 166
GS 23
NYY

Gerrit Cole

Home Starter
ERA 3.11
WHIP 1.07
Record 7-6
IP 92.2
SO 100
GS 16

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Atlanta Braves

New York Yankees

Recent Results History (Last 5 Games)

Atlanta Braves

L @ New York Yankees
2 - 3 | Aug 07, 2026
W vs Miami Marlins
11 - 3 | Aug 06, 2026
W vs Miami Marlins
4 - 1 | Aug 05, 2026
W vs Miami Marlins
4 - 2 | Aug 04, 2026
W vs Washington Nationals
4 - 2 | Aug 02, 2026

New York Yankees

W vs Atlanta Braves
3 - 2 | Aug 07, 2026
L vs St. Louis Cardinals
1 - 3 | Aug 05, 2026
W vs St. Louis Cardinals
2 - 0 | Aug 04, 2026
L vs St. Louis Cardinals
7 - 13 | Aug 03, 2026
W @ Chicago Cubs
2 - 1 | Aug 02, 2026

Head-to-Head History

Home New York Yankees defeated Atlanta Braves
3 - 2 | Aug 07, 2026

Injury Reports

Atlanta Braves 35 reported

C Austin Fawley
7-Day
P Briggs McKenzie
60-Day
P Cayman Goode
60-Day
P Colin Daniel
60-Day
P Cory Wall
60-Day
P Elison Joseph
60-Day
P Ethan Bagwell
7-Day
P Herick Hernandez
7-Day
OF Isaiah Drake
7-Day
C Jair Camargo
7-Day
P Jay Woolfolk
- Full Season
P Jaylen Paden
60-Day
P Jeremy Reyes
60-Day
P Joe Jiménez
60-Day
P Joey Wentz
60-Day
P Jonathan Hechavarria
60-Day
SS Jose Perdomo
- Full Season
P Juan Sanchez
60-Day
P Kendy Richard
60-Day
P Landon Harper
- Full Season
P Luis Mantilla
60-Day
P Marcos Pol
- Full Season
OF Michael Martinez
7-Day
SS Patrick Engskov
60-Day
P Raudy Reyes
- Full Season
P Rayven Antonio
- Full Season
P Reynaldo López
15-Day
P Riley Frey
- Full Season
P Robert Suarez
15-Day
C Sandy León
60-Day
P Spencer Schwellenbach
60-Day
P Spencer Strider
60-Day
OF Starlyn De La Cruz
60-Day
SS Tate Southisene
7-Day
P Trent Buchanan
60-Day

New York Yankees 42 reported

RF Aaron Judge
60-Day
P Alexis Gonzalez
60-Day
P Angel Benitez
60-Day
SS Austin Green
- Full Season
P Ben Hess
60-Day
P Blake Gillespie
60-Day
P Brennan Stuprich
7-Day
P Brian Hendry
7-Day
P Brock Selvidge
- Full Season
P Carlos Lagrange
7-Day
C Carlos Villarroel
- Full Season
P Clarke Schmidt
60-Day
3B Duncan Pastore
60-Day
P Felipe Hernandez
60-Day
RF Garrett Martin
- Full Season
DH Giancarlo Stanton
60-Day
P Hector Cancio
60-Day
OF JoJo Jackson
60-Day
C Jose Lavagnino
60-Day
C Josue Gonzalez
60-Day
P Kervin Castro
15-Day
OF Logan Maxwell
60-Day
LF Luis Durango
7-Day
P Luis Garcia
- Full Season
P Mac Heuer
- Full Season
P Mariano Salomon
- Full Season
P Max Fried
15-Day
P Ocean Gabonia
- Full Season
P Orvis Fernandez
60-Day
P Ranciel Abreu
60-Day
RF Richie Bonomolo Jr.
60-Day
3B Ryan McMahon
10-Day
P Ryan Osinski
- Full Season
P Ryan Weathers
15-Day
P Sean Duncan
- Full Season
P Sebastian Rivas
60-Day
P Thatcher Hurd
60-Day
P Tijn Fredrikze
60-Day
P Tommy O'Rourke
- Full Season
LF Tyler Wilson
60-Day
P Will Brian
60-Day
CF Wilson Rodriguez
60-Day