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Philadelphia Phillies vs Atlanta Braves Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: August 20, 2024 at 7:20 PM ET

Venue: Truist Park — Atlanta, Georgia

Article updated Aug 20, 6:35 AM EDT

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Philadelphia Phillies are set to take on the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park in Cobb County, Georgia. Atlanta currently holds a record of 66-58 and is second in the

Game outlook

The Philadelphia Phillies are set to take on the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park in Cobb County, Georgia. Atlanta currently holds a record of 66-58 and is second in the National League East, while Philadelphia sits atop the division with a record of 73-51. The Braves have a 4-2 record against the Phillies this season. The game is scheduled for 7:20 p.m. EST, with Zack Wheeler starting on the mound for the Phillies and Reynaldo Lopez for the Braves. Philadelphia is the favorite to win, opening at -118 and currently at -144.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Phillies -144 | Braves +131

Spread: Phillies -1.5 (+114) | Braves +1.5 (-133)

Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Philadelphia will win straight-up is 59%.

Philadelphia Phillies

The Philadelphia Phillies are traveling to Atlanta after a loss to the Washington Nationals on Sunday, breaking a four-game winning streak. Despite the loss, the Phillies finished their homestand with a record of 88-74. The game saw struggles at the mound, with pitcher Taijuan Walker allowing three runs and two homeruns in four innings. Despite tying the game at 4-4, the bullpen ultimately allowed the Nationals to secure the win. The Phillies still hold impressive rankings in batting average and ERA, remaining at the top of the league. Right-handed pitcher Zack Wheeler will be starting on Tuesday with a strong record and impressive stats. With a power ranking of 23, the Phillies are ranked 6 in offense, 6 in defense, and have a 73-51 record for the season.

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Atlanta Braves Analysis

The Atlanta Braves return home after a successful road trip, ending with a record of 94-68. Despite their offensive struggles this season, the team has shown improvement in recent games, with an increased batting average and runs per game. Unfortunately, the Braves will be without third baseman Austin Riley due to a fractured hand injury. Pitching for the Braves on Tuesday is Reynaldo López, who has had a strong season so far. The team currently has a power ranking of 24 and ranks 15th in offense and 3rd in defense. In their last three matchups, Philadelphia had a 2-1 record against Atlanta.

Philadelphia Phillies Favored on the Road Against Braves, Zack Wheeler Looks to Continue Dominance

The Philadelphia Phillies have shown strength as favorites on the road against National League East teams this season, boasting a 88-74 record. Pitcher Zack Wheeler has an impressive career record of 6-2 against the Braves, with an ERA of 2.17 and 103 strikeouts in 14 appearances. Wheeler's consistent performance suggests a level of comfort facing the Braves. Moreover, the absence of key player Austin Riley in the Braves lineup weakens their offense. Given these factors, I anticipate a low-scoring game favoring the Phillies. With the top team in baseball showing promising value on the money line, it presents an advantageous opportunity for bettors. As a result, I recommend taking the Philadelphia Phillies to secure a win on the money line.

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SportsJaw Phillies vs Braves archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Phillies vs Braves matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Philadelphia Phillies-118 → -155Moved
  • Moneyline · Atlanta Braves+108 → +138Moved
  • Spread · Philadelphia Phillies-1.5 (+136) → -1.5 (+110)Moved
  • Spread · Atlanta Braves+1.5 (-161) → +1.5 (-125)Moved
  • Total · Over7.5 (-110) → 8 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under7.5 (-110) → 8 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Philadelphia Phillies
88-74 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Atlanta Braves
94-68 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 6-4-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-08-20T10:35:33.197Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

The Atlanta Braves return home after a successful road trip, ending with a record of 94-68. Despite their offensive struggles this season, the team has shown improvement in recent games, with an increased batting average and runs per game. Unfortunately, the Braves will be without third baseman Austin Riley due to a fractured hand injury. Pitching for the Braves on Tuesday is Reynaldo López, who has had a strong season so far. The team currently has a power ranking of 24 and ranks 15th in offense and 3rd in defense. In their last three matchups, Philadelphia had a 2-1 record against Atlanta.

Recent head-to-head

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Final result

Matchup pick recap

Atlanta Braves defeated Philadelphia Phillies 3-1

Atlanta Braves defeated Philadelphia Phillies 3-1 on August 20, 2024, a 2-run decision in the series. Atlanta Braves' strongest period was the 3rd inning, when it outscored its opponent 1-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded Philadelphia Phillies -1.5 (+110) spread, Atlanta Braves covered, while the 4 combined runs finished under the recorded total of 8.

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Tipster picks

  • DpxsportsMoneyline · Philadelphia Phillies -130Loss
  • TgodfreyMoneyline · Philadelphia Phillies -130Loss
  • AliencreationMoneyline · Philadelphia Phillies -128Loss
  • MaddogMoneyline · Atlanta Braves +119Win
  • RcollinsMoneyline · Atlanta Braves +119Win
  • MoneymouthMoneyline · Philadelphia Phillies -133Loss
  • DoclocksTotal · Under 8 (-110)Win
  • RcTotal · Over 8 (-110)Loss
  • CoolioTotal · Under 8.25 (-110)Win
  • KryptonMoneyline · Philadelphia Phillies -130Loss
  • KryptonTotal · Under 8.25 (-110)Win