Citizens Bank Park hosts an MLB battle between the Philadelphia Phillies and the visiting Atlanta Braves on Thursday.
Philadelphia sends Aaron Harang out against Shelby Miller for the Atlanta Braves in this game. Harang is with a ERA on the season, while Miller is 5-7 on the year and has a 2.27 ERA.
Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 3.1-2.8 win for the Phillies. A 3.1-2.8 result in favor of the Phillies is the prediction by the Odds Shark handicapping pick engine. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.
Atlanta Braves vs Philadelphia Phillies Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
38-64 Philadelphia battles the Braves, currently with a 46-55 mark. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Philadelphia vs Atlanta injuries news.
The Philadelphia Phillies vs Atlanta Braves odds would favor the Phillies if the betting lines were set according to our power ranks. Philadelphia is rated No. 15 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Atlanta is at No. 26.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up Philadelphia Phillies No. 29 ranked offense (3.54 runs per game) against a Atlanta Braves defense and pitching staff that sits at No. 16 at 4.2 runs allowed per game. The Philadelphia Phillies have been averaging 8.47 hits per game, more than the Atlanta Braves have managed so far this season (8.44 hits on average).
Pitching and defensive stats are important baseball handicapping betting factors and Philadelphia has the No. 29-ranked defense. In the other dugout, the Braves own the No. 16 mark in runs allowed.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
C Tillman shut down the Braves in their last game, striking out 2 in a 2-0 shutout over Atlanta in baseball action at Camden Yards.
The Phillies endured a 8-2 loss at the hands of the Blue Jays on Wednesday, with J Williams throwing 4.2 innings of 10-hit ball at Rogers Centre.
Next Betting Matchups
Atlanta at Philadelphia, Friday, July 31st