Yankees vs Braves Picks and Prediction – 7/20/2025

The New York Yankees complete a three-game series on the road Sunday versus the Atlanta Braves. New York is 53-44 following a 7-3 loss to the Braves on Friday in the opening game of the series. New York has lost three straight since having a five-game winning streak snapped. The Yankees trail first-place Toronto in the American League East by three games. Keep up to date with all the MLB action with our expert MLB picks.

Aaron Judge is batting .354 with 35 home runs, 81 RBI, 126 hits, and an on-base percentage of .460 to lead New York in each of the five categories. Jazz Chisholm Jr is second in home runs with 17. New York is batting .256 with a .454 slugging percentage. On Sunday, New York will send Marcus Stroman to the mound. The right-hander is 1-1 with a 6.66 ERA, 15 Ks, and 12 BBs.

The Atlanta Braves improved to 43-53 following Friday’s four-run victory over the Yankees. Ozzie Albies hit a three-run homer for Atlanta, and Ronald Acuna Jr’s spectacular throw resulted in an out for the Braves to help stop the Yankees. Atlanta has won four of the last six, and the Braves trail the first-place Philadelphia Phillies by 11 ½ games in the National League East.

Austin Riley is batting .274 with 104 hits to lead Atlanta in each of the two categories. Matt Olson leads in home runs with 17 and RBI with 62, while Marcell Ozuna leads in on-base percentage at .366. Atlanta is batting .243 with a .390 slugging percentage. On Sunday, Atlanta will send Grant Holmes to the mound. The right-hander is 4-8 with a 3.77 ERA, 119 Ks, and 50 BBs.

The Atlanta Braves will beat the New York Yankees on Sunday, but the play here is OVER. The OVER has cashed in 13 of New York’s last 15, each of New York's last eight played on the road, and six of Atlanta’s last seven. New York's Marcus Stroman has given up five runs on 13 hits across 10 innings over the last two outings. Atlanta’s Grant Holmes was hit hard last time out, allowing five runs on 9 hits across three innings. Final Score Predictions: Atlanta Braves win, but our best play is OVER 8-5.