The Philadelphia Phillies are prepared to battle against the Atlanta Braves at Citizens Bank Park. The matchup will be nationally broadcasted on ESPN. The opening pitch is scheduled for 7:08 p.m. ET.
Atlanta Braves at Philadelphia Phillies Odds
Philadelphia (-145) is favored over Atlanta (+135) and Vegas has set the Over/Under for this game at 9 runs (-115 for the under and -105 for the over). Bettors can also wager on the game’s spread with the most recent runline odds sitting at -160 for the Braves +1.5 runs and +140 for the Phillies -1.5.
The right-handed Kyle Wright will get the ball for Atlanta. Wright pitched sparingly last year, going 0-0 overall with a 4.50 ERA and a 1.67 WHIP.
The Phillies will be turning to righty Jake Arrieta, who started 31 games last year while finishing the season 10-11 overall with a 3.96 ERA and a 1.29 WHIP. He recorded two starts against the Braves a year ago and put up a 1-1 record with a 4.15 ERA and nine strikeouts.
The Braves have lost 1.0 units and are 0-1 ATS when facing a righty starter this season. The over has hit in one of those games, compared to zero that’ve gone under in such games. On the other hand, the Phillies have netted 1.0 units and are 1-0 ATS when facing a right-handed starting pitcher.
Braves vs. Phillies Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Phillies, ATS Winner – Braves, O/U – OVER
Betting Notes
- The Braves went 12-7 SU against the Phillies last season.
- The Phillies’ bullpen recorded a 4.84 ERA against the Braves last year.
