Major League Baseball Preview – Atlanta Braves vs. Philadelphia Phillies
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The division rival Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies are set to renew hostilities on Wednesday when they meet at Citizens Bank Park.
The Braves will pin their hopes on the pitching of right hander Julio Teheran in this game. Teheran has a 9-7 record and a 4.51 ERA this season.
The Phillies will counter Teheran with Adam Morgan. Left hander Morgan has a 4.42 ERA to go along with a 5-5 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Braves listed as 125-moneyline favorites versus the Phillies, while the game’s total is sitting at 8½.
The Phillies were a 5-0 winner in their most recent outing on the road against the Braves. That made winners of bettors who got Philadelphia at -134 on the moneyline, while the total score (5) was good news for UNDER bettors.
In their last action, Atlanta was a 5-0 loser on the road against the Phillies. Bettors on Philadelphia at -134 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (5) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.
Atlanta:
Team record: 55-84
Atlanta is 1-13 SU in its last 14 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Atlanta’s last 7 games
Atlanta is 1-14 SU in its last 15 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Atlanta’s last 8 games on the road
Philadelphia:
Team record: 54-85
Philadelphia is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Philadelphia’s last 7 games
Philadelphia is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Philadelphia’s last 12 games at home
Next up:
Atlanta home to NY Mets Thursday, September 10
Philadelphia home to Chi Cubs Thursday, September 10
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