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Atlanta Braves set to face off against Philadelphia Phillies in key divisional series with Spencer Strider on the mound

The Atlanta Braves and the Philadelphia Phillies are set to face off in a three-game divisional series starting on Tuesday evening. The Braves, with Spencer Strider on the mound, will look to build on their 2-1 season series lead against the Phillies, who will counter with Ranger Suarez. The Phillies are favored in this matchup, opening at -110. Stay tuned for the Braves vs. Phillies prediction.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Braves +100 | Phillies -110
• Spread: Braves -1.5 (+155) | Phillies +1.5 (-188)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Philadelphia will win straight-up is 52%.

Atlanta vs Philadelphia Stats

Atlanta Braves

The Atlanta Braves will have Spencer Strider start the series on Tuesday evening. Despite only making two outings this season due to injury, Strider has shown potential as a top pitcher in the big leagues. He has a strong record against the Phillies and is backed by key players like Ronald Acuna Jr. and Matt Olson. The Braves have had some ups and downs recently, but their solid pitching and improving offense give them a power ranking of 11 and a record of 25-27 this season.

Philadelphia Phillies Analysis

Ranger Suarez will take the mound for the Philadelphia Phillies in the upcoming divisional series on Tuesday evening, following a strong performance in his recent outing against the Rockies. Despite only making four starts this season due to injury, Suarez has been solid with a 3-0 record, 3.70 ERA, and 1.19 WHIP in 24.1 innings pitched. The Phillies, who have been on a hot streak, winning nine of their last ten games and sweeping the Rockies, have catapulted to the top of the division. Nick Castellanos and Bryce Harper have been key contributors offensively, while Trea Turner has been strong at shortstop. The Phillies rank sixth in scoring with an average of 4.90 runs per game and have a solid pitching staff with a 3.72 ERA. With a power ranking of 6, the Phillies have a strong offense and defense, boasting a 34-19 overall record. In their last three matchups, Atlanta went 1-2 against Philadelphia.

Braves Health and Pitching Strength Outshine Phillies in Upcoming Series

The Atlanta Braves have regained their health with the return of Acuna Jr. and Spencer Strider taking the mound. The team has been successful in three of their last five series. On the other hand, the Philadelphia Phillies have been winning games, but against lesser competition such as the Pirates, Rockies, and Athletics in their recent series. Spencer Strider has shown improvement in his two starts this season and has a strong track record against the Phillies with a 2.06 ERA and an 8-0 record. He also boasts a 1.88 ERA at Citizens Bank Park. In contrast, Phillies pitcher Ranger Suarez has had moderate success against Atlanta with a 4.06 ERA and a 2-4 record. Suarez has struggled at home this season, giving up 10 runs in just 13 innings pitched.

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