Atlanta Braves vs New York Yankees

Chris Sale is having an elite season (ERA 2.08, WHIP 1.02) and represents a dominant pitching edge over Cole (ERA 3.42). The Yankees lineup is hitting just .236/.722 vs LHP — below their already modest season averages — and is in a deep offensive slump (2.8 R/G over last 10 games, .189/.608 in that stretch). Atlanta is the better team by record (70-46) with a capable offense posting .750 OPS vs RHP. Sale's elite performance combined with a cold Yankees lineup makes this a clear lean for Atlanta, and the -136 price is fair given the quality of the matchup.