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2024 MLB Handicapping – Atlanta Braves vs Philadelphia Phillies
(74-62) Atlanta Braves vs. Philadelphia Phillies (80-56)
Date: Sunday, September 1st
Time: 7:10 ET
Venue: Citizens Bank Park Philadelphia, PA
Projected Starting Pitchers: Spencer Schwellenbach vs. Aaron Nola
MLB Moneyline Odds: Braves +121 | Phillies -142 (Bet Now!)
Today’s MLB Run Line Betting Odds: Braves +1.5 | Phillies -1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: 8
Braves vs. Phillies Gameday
It’s an NL East showdown tonight in Philadelphia as the Phillies host the Braves. First pitch is set for 7:10 at Citizens Bank Park. The Phillies are the favorites in this one, with a money line of -142 compared to the Braves’ +121.
On the mound for the Braves is Spencer Schwellenbach, while Aaron Nola gets the start for the Phillies. The over/under line is set at 8 runs, with the over paying out at -115 compared to the under at -106.
Philadelphia picked up a 3-0 win over the Braves in the most recent game of this series. The Phillies had a two-run 1st inning and added their final run in the 7th. As for the Braves, they had their best scoring chance in the 3rd but left the bases loaded. Heading into the game, the Phillies were favored at -171 on the money line.
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Zack Wheeler pitched well for the Phillies in the win, going seven innings and striking out seven without giving up a run. He picked up a win in the game, while Carlos Estévez got the save. Max Fried had a rough outing for the Braves, taking the loss.
Edmundo Sosa was the difference for the Phillies’ offense, as he homered twice, scored three times, and finished with two RBIs. Trea Turner also had a two-hit game and scored a run for Philadelphia.
Atlanta is on the road today, and they are six games behind the Phillies for the NL East lead. So far, they are 23-20 against other teams in the NL East. The Braves have an overall record of 74-62.
As the favorite, the Braves have gone 62-47 this year and 12-15 as the underdog. Atlanta has won five straight series, and they are 23-15-5 in series overall. On the road, they are 3- series winning streak.
The Braves have played in 79 games with over/under lines set at 8 runs or more this season, which accounts for 58.1% of their games. Their over/under record is 51-80, and their games have averaged 8.2 runs per game. When the line has been set at 8 runs, their over/under record is 8-13-1. Today’s over/under line for their game against the Phillies is set at 8 runs.
Braves Gambling
When betting the run line with the Braves, it’s been a better proposition to take them on the road than at home. They are 38-34 vs. the run line on the road compared to 26-38 at home. Overall, they are 64-72 vs. the run line this season, with an average run margin of +0.5 runs per game. They are 48-61 vs. the run line as the favorite and 16-11 as the underdog.
Braves Stats
The Atlanta Braves have been a solid offensive team this season, ranking 16th in runs per game with 4.3. Their home offense has been a bit weaker, as they are 25th in runs per game at home with 4.0. They have hit 179 home runs this season, which is 4th in the league. Their batting average of .242 is 11th in the league, and they are 12th in slugging percentage. Marcell Ozuna has been their best hitter this season, leading the team in batting average, on-base percentage, home runs, and RBI. Matt Olson has also been swinging a hot bat, hitting .324 with 4 home runs and 13 RBI over his last 9 games.
Philadelphia is 80-56 overall this season, putting them in 1st place in the NL East. They currently lead the Braves by six games and have gone 22-15 against other teams in the division. The Phillies have been tough to beat at home, going 46-25 this season.
The Phillies have won two straight series and have an overall series record of 23-15-6 this year. As the favorite, the Phillies are 68-41 and 45-22 as the favorite at home. So far, they are 12-15 as the underdog.
When the Phillies are at home, the over/under line is set at 8 runs. This season, the combined run average in their games is 8.8, and their over/under record is 63-66. When the line is set at 8 runs, their over/under record is 17-15-1. Overall, 49.3% of their games have had over/under lines set higher than 8 runs.
Phillies Gambling
When betting the run line on the Phillies, it’s important to note that they have a run line record of 33-38 at home and 33-32 on the road. Their average run margin for the season is +0.8 runs per game, but that number jumps to +1.2 runs per game at home. They are 52-57 against the run line as the favorite and 14-13 as the underdog.
Phillies Stats
The Philadelphia Phillies have been a strong offensive team this season, ranking 8th in runs per game at 4.8. Their batting average of .257 is 3rd in the league, and their .326 OBP and .748 OPS both rank 5th. At home, they’ve been even better, averaging 5.1 runs per game, which is 3rd in the league. Their top hitters this season have been Alec Bohm, Bryce Harper, and Kyle Schwarber. Harper leads the team with a .369 OBP and has 26 home runs on the season. J.T. Realmuto has been hot at the plate, hitting .333 with 3 home runs in his last 6 games.
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Braves Phillies Pitching
Right-hander Spencer Schwellenbach is starting for the Braves today as he faces the Phillies on the road. He has made 15 starts this year and has a record of 5-6 with a 3.72 ERA. Schwellenbach’s WHIP for the season is currently 1.07. In his 15 starts, he has turned in eight quality starts and is averaging 10.55 strikeouts per nine innings. Schwellenbach’s most recent outing came against the Twins, where he went 4 2/3 innings, giving up no earned runs and finishing with eight strikeouts. He didn’t give up a homer in that outing. Before that, he had given up a homer in three straight starts.
Right-hander Aaron Nola gets the start for the Phillies today as he faces the Braves at home. Nola has made 27 starts this year and has a record of 12-6 with a 3.30 ERA. One of his complete games and shutouts came this year. Nola has turned in 17 quality starts and is averaging 8.28 strikeouts per nine innings. In his last outing, he pitched seven scoreless innings, picking up the win and six strikeouts. Before that, he had given up at least two earned runs in three straight starts. Nola’s ERA for the season is 3.25 at home compared to 4.48 on the road.
Atlanta Braves vs. Philadelphia Phillies MLB Baseball Betting Trends
- The Braves head into the game having gone 6-4 straight-up in their last ten games on the road.
- The Braves they are 7-3 vs. the runline in their previous ten games on the road.
- Conversely, the Phillies are 4-6 over their last ten home games (straight-up).
- Furthermore, the Phillies have a 3-7 mark vs. the runline across their last ten home games.
- Also, the Braves are 3-0 in their last three games as the favorite. On the other hand, they are 1-2 as the underdog (last 3).
- The Phillies have a record of 2-1 across their last three games when favored. As the underdog, they are 1-2 in their last three games.
Atlanta Braves vs. Philadelphia Phillies 4* Free MLB Betting Pick:
Our prediction for today’s Braves vs. Phillies game is to take the Phillies on the money line at -142. We actually have the Phillies winning this one by a score of 5-3, which would give you a little bit of wiggle room to take them on the run line if you prefer.
Looking at the starting pitchers, we have Aaron Nola finishing with five strikeouts compared to Spencer Schwellenbach with six. However, Nola is projected to finish with a better ERA than Schwellenbach.
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