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Philadelphia Phillies to Take On Atlanta Braves in Three-Game Series with Key Players Out Due to Injuries, Braves Favored in Matchup

The Philadelphia Phillies will face off against the Atlanta Braves in a three-game series starting on Tuesday. The Phillies currently lead the NL East by one game with a record of 7-2, while the struggling Braves are in last place at 1-8. Philadelphia is coming off a win against the Los Angeles Dodgers, while Atlanta suffered a loss to Miami followed by a rain postponement. Both teams will be missing key players due to injuries. The starting pitchers will be Zack Wheeler for the Phillies and Chris Sale for the Braves. Atlanta is the betting favorite for the matchup. Be sure to check out our detailed prediction for this game.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Phillies +100 | Braves -114
• Spread: Phillies +1.5 (-210) | Braves -1.5 (+180)
• Total: Over/Under 7 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Atlanta will win straight-up is 53%.

Philadelphia vs Atlanta Stats

Philadelphia Phillies

The Philadelphia Phillies have been performing well in various statistical categories this season. They rank third in on-base percentage, sixth in team batting average, seventh in slugging percentage, and eleventh in runs scored. Kyle Schwarber leads the team in home runs and RBI, followed by Nick Castellanos and Edmundo Sosa. Philadelphia has recorded 26 extra base hits in 9 games. In terms of pitching, the Phillies lead in Quality Starts and rank well in WHIP and ERA. Starting pitcher Zach Wheeler has the lowest ERA among starters, while Jesus Luzardo leads in wins and strikeouts. Overall, Philadelphia has a power ranking of 13, ranking 11th in offense, fourth in defense, and have a 7-2 record this season.

Atlanta Braves Analysis

The Atlanta Braves are currently struggling offensively, ranking near the bottom in on-base percentage, batting average, slugging percentage, and runs scored. Marcell Ozuna is one of the few players with a home run, while Ozzie Albies, Matt Olson, and Ozuna lead in RBI. Austin Riley is off to a slow start with a low batting average and high strikeouts. On the mound, the Braves are middle of the pack in batting average allowed, Quality Starts, ERA, and WHIP. Spencer Schwellenbach has the only win so far, with a perfect ERA and leading in strikeouts. Chris Sale will be starting on Tuesday with a record of 0-1 this season. The Braves have a power ranking of 3 but are 28th in offense and 10th in defense, with a record of 1-8. Philadelphia recently went 1-2 in their last three matchups against Atlanta.

Zack Wheeler Shines as Philadelphia Phillies Face Struggling Atlanta Braves

Philadelphia's starting pitcher, Zack Wheeler, has had a strong start to the season, only allowing two runs in 13 innings which contributed to Philadelphia's back-to-back wins. On the other hand, Atlanta's ace, Chris Sale, has struggled in the early part of the season, allowing six runs in 10 innings resulting in losses to San Diego and the Los Angeles Dodgers. Philadelphia currently leads in covering the runline with a record of 7-2, while Atlanta is near the bottom with a record of 3-6. The Phillies have won five of their last six games, including four of the last six matchups against Atlanta. In contrast, Atlanta has only managed to secure one win in their first nine games and are ranked 26th or below in four major hitting categories. Philadelphia's hot bats will face off against a struggling Atlanta ace on Tuesday.

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