Atlanta Braves vs Philadelphia Phillies Betting Picks & Predictions
The Atlanta Braves will be looking to secure a series win against the Philadelphia Phillies in the final game of their three-game series on Sunday afternoon at Citizens Bank
Game outlook
The Atlanta Braves will be looking to secure a series win against the Philadelphia Phillies in the final game of their three-game series on Sunday afternoon at Citizens Bank Park. Chris Sale will be making his regular season debut for the Braves, while Ranger Suarez will take the mound for the Phillies. Both pitchers had ERA's of 0 last season. Atlanta is the betting favorite for the game, opening at -136. The game is scheduled to begin at 1:35 PM ET.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Braves -135 | Phillies +117
Spread: Braves -1.5 (+120) | Phillies +1.5 (-140)
Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Atlanta will win straight-up is 57%.
Atlanta Braves
The Atlanta Braves secured a decisive 9-3 victory against the Philadelphia Phillies in their previous game, highlighted by a seven-run eighth inning. Looking to maintain their momentum and secure the series win, the Braves will focus on strong performances throughout the game. In their last outing, Atlanta showcased a strong offensive performance with a .325 batting average, .400 on-base percentage, and .475 slugging percentage. Orlando Arcia led the team with a .600 batting average while Matt Olson contributed three RBI. The pitching staff also delivered a solid performance, allowing only three runs with a 3.00 ERA and 0.89 WHIP. Chris Sale, who has a history of success against the Phillies, will look to continue his strong performances. Currently ranked 3 in offense, 10 in defense, and holding a 2-0 record this season, the Braves are poised for continued success. Don't forget to sign up at BetMGM sportsbook with code WAWBET for a first bet offer of up to $1,500 in bonus bets.