Atlanta Braves vs Philadelphia Phillies Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

The Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies are set to face off in a crucial four-game series starting on Thursday, August 29th. Atlanta, currently 5 games behind the Phillies in the division, holds the final wild card spot in the National League with a record of 73-60. The Braves have been on a hot streak, winning 9 of their last 11 games. The Phillies, on the other hand, have won 4 of their last 5 outings. Atlanta leads the season series against Philadelphia 6-3. The first pitch is set for 6:40 P.M. EST with Charlie Morton starting for the Braves and Cristopher Sanchez starting for the Phillies. Philadelphia is the betting favorite with the current line at Philadelphia -160.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Braves +144 | Phillies -160

Spread: Braves +1.5 (-144) | Phillies -1.5 (+126)

Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Philadelphia will win straight-up is 62%.

Atlanta Braves

The Atlanta Braves currently have a record of 94-68 this season, putting them in second place in the National League East division and five games behind the Phillies for first place. They also hold the final wild card spot in the National League, with a 3.5 game lead over the Mets. The team has won nine of their last 11 games, including a recent 5-1 victory over the Twins where Jorge Soler hit a solo home run in the first inning. Pitcher Chris Sale contributed a strong performance, striking out six batters in six innings. Charlie Morton is set to start for the Braves in their next game, with a 7-7 record this season and a 4.24 ERA. The team ranks 16th in offense with a .242 batting average, and is known for hitting the fourth most home runs in the league. Defensively, they rank 2nd with an average of 3.89 points allowed per game. Overall, the Braves have a power ranking of 9.