A great opportunity for MLB betting in Tennessee is fast approaching, as the New York Yankees (60-58) and Atlanta Braves (75-42) face off in game one of their three-game clash in Georgia. Can the Yankees be competitive on the road?

When: Game 1 on August 14, 2023 at 7:20 PM ET

Where: Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia

New York Yankees Preview

The Yankees are running out of time to make the playoffs this year, especially since they are last in the AL East and trail the leading Baltimore Orioles by 13 games. They recently went 2-3 over their last five performances, with two consecutive losses against the Miami Marlins heading into this series. Clarke Schmidt is on the mound for game one and is 8-6 this year (ERA 4.23, WHIP 1.29).

They do not have an aggressive offense and it rivals what other weaker teams are able to put up, with a batting average of .232. On defense, they average .232, which would be great if their offense was more dominant.

With low scoring opportunities at the plate, they are not that strong at getting on base with a .307 on-base percentage. Their pitching can be suspect at times, with an ERA of 4.00 and is slightly worse than the Braves.

The Reds have gone 4-6 over their last 10 games and have another tough challenge on the road. They are 25-30 on the road and 25-18 as the underdog with their run line.

Atlanta Braves Preview

The Braves continue to set an example in the NL East, as they are leading the division by 11 games and have not shown any signs of slowing down. They have gone 3-2 in their recent five games, with a loss against the New York Mets before heading into game one here. Max Fried is their starting pitcher for game one and is 3-1 this year (2.50 ERA, 1.06 WHIP).

They are one of the strongest teams at the plate this season, with a .274 batting average. They do a solid job at keeping their opponents at bay at the plate, as they allow .243.

Since they do well at the plate, they typically have no issues getting on base with a percentage at .344. Their ERA could be better, as it is currently at 3.90.

The Braves have gone 5-5 looking at their last 10 games and have a great opportunity at home to get back on track. They are 37-20 at home and 51-54 as the favorite with their run line.

Betting Odds

ZenSports Tennessee sportsbook gives you the best opportunity to bet on MLB in Tennessee on this matchup. The following odds show that the Braves are moderate favorites to win this matchup.

New York Yankees: +190

Run Line: +1.5 (-105)

Atlanta Braves: -220

Run Line: -1.5 (-115)

Totals: Over 9 (-110), Under 9 (-110)

The Braves have scored 173 more runs and have 204 more hits than the Yankees. The Braves have also hammered an additional 64 home runs compared to the Yankees.

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