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Braves Look to Secure Second Win of the Season Against Phillies as Series Concludes with Luzardo vs Schwellenbach Duel

The Philadelphia Phillies and Atlanta Braves will conclude their three-game series on Thursday afternoon. The Phillies, with a record of 7-3, will have Jesus Luzardo on the mound, while the Braves, with a record of 2-9, will counter with Spencer Schwellenbach. The Braves have historically performed well against the Phillies, and will be looking to secure their second win of the season. Atlanta is currently the betting favorite, opening at -125. The predicted outcome of the game suggests that the Braves will come out on top, with a current line of Atlanta -120.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Phillies +108 | Braves -120
• Spread: Phillies +1.5 (-195) | Braves -1.5 (+170)
• Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Atlanta will win straight-up is 55%.

Philadelphia vs Atlanta Stats

Philadelphia Phillies

On Thursday, Jesus Luzardo will be taking the mound for the Phillies after his impressive performances in his first two outings this season. Luzardo held the Nationals to just two runs in his season debut and delivered a stellar performance against the Dodgers, pitching six scoreless innings. Despite a challenging 2021 season with the Marlins, Luzardo has shown improvement this year with a 4.29 ERA and a 1.48 WHIP. The Phillies have started the season strong, winning all of their series so far, including wins against the Nationals, Rockies, and Dodgers. Kyle Schwarber has been a standout player for the Phillies, posting impressive numbers at the plate with five home runs and 11 RBIs. The team's offense is ranked eighth, averaging 5.00 runs per game, while their pitching has been solid with a 3.65 ERA. The Phillies currently have a power ranking of 11 and are ranked eighth in offense, seventh in defense, and have a record of 8-3 this season.

Atlanta Braves Analysis

Spencer Schwellenbach will start on Thursday in place of AJ Smith-Shawver for the Atlanta Braves. Schwellenbach has been impressive in his two recent appearances, delivering strong performances against the Padres and Marlins. He had a successful rookie season, showcasing a 3.35 ERA and a 1.04 WHIP in 123.2 innings. Despite Schwellenbach's strong outings, the Braves have struggled in the early part of the season, with only two wins. Marcell Ozuna has been a standout hitter for the team, while others like Ozzie Albies, Matt Olson, and Bryan De La Cruz have struggled at the plate. The Braves are currently averaging 3.10 runs per game and have a pitching staff with a 4.43 ERA. Their recent matchups with Philadelphia resulted in a 1-2 record for the Phillies.

Philadelphia Phillies struggle on the road, fall to Atlanta Braves in series opener

The Philadelphia Phillies have had difficulty performing at their best while on the road, having given up 21 runs in four games leading up to Tuesday night. Despite the early stage of the season, the Atlanta Braves find themselves in a precarious position, trailing by five games for first place. Adding to the challenges for the Phillies, the Braves were able to outscore them last season with an average of 4.85 runs per game. Atlanta secured a significant victory over Philadelphia in the opening game of their series on Tuesday. Phillies pitcher Jesus Luzardo struggled with a 5.00 ERA last season, and historically has not performed well against the Braves with a 4.29 ERA and a 1.48 WHIP. On the other hand, Braves pitcher Spencer Schwellenbach was effective against the Phillies last season, only allowing five runs in 18.1 innings for a solid 2.45 ERA. So far this season, Schwellenbach has not allowed a single run in his two appearances.

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