Today’s edition of the Best Bets series will be a play-heavy one. So there is no need for much of an introduction. Let’s jump right into the picks!<\/p>\n
Today’s first play takes us to a matchup between the best team in baseball, and the best team in baseball according to my cousin Joey from Long Island. The New York Yankees<\/a> travel to Georgia to take on the Atlanta Braves<\/a> for the start of a three-game set against the NL powerhouse.\u00a0 The Braves have ascended from great to virtually untouchable following the All-Star break. Much of their success is due to the way they dominate the first inning. They are averaging 0.99 runs in the first this season, a number that jumps to 1.37 runs when they are in Atlanta. The formula is simple: Ronald Acuna Jr. gets on base, and either Austin Riley or Matt Olson drives him in. Simple.<\/p>\n The Pick: Braves Team Total Over 1.5 Runs 1st 3 Innings (-125) 1U<\/em><\/p>\n Austin Riley<\/a> 1+ RBI (+105) 0.5U<\/em><\/p>\n Braves in 1st inning, 2023:<\/p>\n 116 runs, most of any team in any inning<\/p>\n 163 hits, most of any team in any inning<\/p>\n +70 run diff, 11 runs better than any other team in any inning<\/p>\n \u2014 Sarah Langs (@SlangsOnSports) August 13, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n