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July 19, 2025
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Yankees at Braves MLB Betting Preview

Game Time: 7/19, 07:15 PM

1. Brief Intro

The New York Yankees take on the Atlanta Braves in a key matchup, with DraftKings listing the Yankees as a -125 favorite and the Braves as a +103 underdog. The betting public agrees with the line, as 73% of the money is backing the Yankees. This game features intriguing pitching matchups and lineup dynamics that could swing the outcome.

2. Pitcher Breakdown

Pitching Matchup: Will Warren vs. Joey Wentz
Will Warren (NYY):

Will Warren comes to the mound with a diverse pitch arsenal: Four-Seam Fastball (39% usage, 93.2 mph), Sweeper (22% usage, 82.6 mph), Sinker (20% usage, 92.9 mph), Changeup (12% usage, 87.0 mph), and Curveball (7% usage, 79.8 mph). Warren's style leans on a varied mix, aimed at keeping hitters off balance. The Braves lineup, which averages .245 this season, projects a similar xBA of .245 against Warren's offerings.

Joey Wentz (ATL):

Joey Wentz utilizes his Four-Seam Fastball (47% usage, 94.1 mph), complemented by a Cutter (35% usage, 86.7 mph), Curveball (16% usage, 79.9 mph), and occasional Changeup (1% usage, 86.3 mph). This approach makes Wentz a velocity-heavy pitcher. The Yankees lineup, with a season average of .251, is projected to slightly improve to a .257 xBA when facing Wentz's mix.

3. Lineup Advantage vs. Arsenal

Lineup Matchups & Batting Edges
For Yankees vs. Joey Wentz:

The Yankees lineup, averaging .252 this season, projects to .257 against Wentz's pitches. Notable changes include Anthony Volpe: Season BA .212 → xBA vs. arsenal .249 (+37 points), Season K% 23.97% → Arsenal K% 26.1% (+2.13%), showing an increase in potential batting success. Conversely, Cody Bellinger sees a drop: Season BA .282 → xBA vs. arsenal .263 (-19 points), Season K% 14.25% → Arsenal K% 17.3% (+3.05%).

For Braves vs. Will Warren:

The Braves, with a season BA of .245, project a similar xBA of .245 against Warren. Key performers include Jr. Acuña, who shows improvement: Season BA .250 → xBA vs. arsenal .284 (+34 points), Season K% 22.5% → Arsenal K% 30.1% (+7.6%). A decline is seen with Jurickson Profar: Season BA .269 → xBA vs. arsenal .175 (-94 points), Season K% 21.74% → Arsenal K% 21.4% (-0.34%).

4. Lineup Strikeout Trends vs. Arsenal

Strikeout Risks & Rewards

The Yankees' projected K-rate is 24.5% vs. Wentz — up 0.5% from their 24.0% season average, suggesting a potential lean towards increased strikeouts. Meanwhile, the Braves' projected K-rate is 23.2% vs. Warren — up 1.6% from their 21.6% season average, indicating a moderate increase in strikeout risk.

5. Umpire Influence

Behind the Plate: TBA

Umpire assignment has not been announced, which makes prop volatility a concern. Without specific umpire data, bettors should be cautious about strikeout and walk prop bets.

6. Betting Interpretation / Final Lean

Final Lean & Betting Takeaway

STEP-BY-STEP BETTING ANALYSIS:

STEP 1: Check ALL individual batters for prop opportunities
No Yankees batter meets the criteria of xBA > 0.300 and boost > +20. Similarly, while Jr. Acuña has a notable xBA of .284 with a +34 point boost, it does not surpass the .300 threshold required for a batter lean.

STEP 2: Check team strikeout rates for pitcher props
Neither team’s projected K-rate surpasses the 25% threshold with a significant increase of more than 4%, thus no lean is suggested for strikeout props.

STEP 3: Report Findings
No significant statistical edges meet our betting threshold in this matchup. Without qualifying batter performances or strikeout prop opportunities, we advise caution and suggest no specific leans.

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