Atlanta Braves Open as Moneyline Underdog vs the Philadelphia Phillies

Atlanta Braves

vs

Philadelphia Phillies
Sunday, September 28, 2014 1:35 PM ET
Citizens Bank Park

A key battle on the MLB betting odds menu sees the visiting Atlanta Braves dueling the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday at Citizens Bank Park.

Atlanta puts its faith in starter James Russel to earn a win and boost his personal mark of 0-2. Getting the ball for the Philadelphia Phillies is Cole Hamels, who owns a 9-8 record on the season with a 2.47 ERA.

Atlanta Braves vs Philadelphia Phillies Sportsbook Odds and Betting Line

Baseball betting odds makers, including Sportsbook, opened the Philadelphia Phillies as -142 moneyline favorites in this matchup. Over under total bettors saw the number open at 6.5 at shops such as Sportsbook.

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Computer Prediction: Atlanta Braves vs Philadelphia Phillies Pick

Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 3.5-2 victory for the Phillies. 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 Odds and Stats.

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Philadelphia Phillies sport a record of 73-88 heading into this matchup, while the Atlanta Braves sit at 78-83 on the season Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Philadelphia vs Atlanta injuries news.

The Philadelphia Phillies sit at No. 20 in the current MLB power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Atlanta Braves sit at No. 30 on the same chart.

How Atlanta Braves vs Philadelphia Phillies Stats Matchup

At the plate, Philadelphia owns the No. 20 ranking for hits at 8.39 per game. By contrast, the Atlanta Braves are rated No. 25 in the same category at 8.15 per game.

Atlanta brings the No. 6-rated defense to this matchup, facing the Phillies's No. 21-ranked defense.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

Atlanta won its last outing, a 4-2 result against the Phillies on September 27. Bettors who backed the Braves at +110 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (6) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window. Atlanta rolled to a 4-2 win against Philadelphia on Saturday, as Aaron Harang and the Braves' bats led the team to victory at Citizens Bank Park.

Atlanta Braves vs Philadelphia Phillies Betting Odds Trends

Atlanta is 3-12 SU in its last 15 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Atlanta's last 12 games
Atlanta is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Atlanta is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games when playing Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 6 games at home
Philadelphia is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 6 games when playing Atlanta

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