The Atlanta Braves will look to improve on a 57-90 record when they take on the Philadelphia Phillies, a key part of the MLB betting odds line up on Friday.
For the Atlanta Braves, Williams Perez gets the ball, charged with keeping the Philadelphia Phillies hitters off the base paths. He'll face Adam Morgan, 5-6 on the year.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The visiting Philadelphia Phillies were 128 moneyline underdogs in this one earlier in the day at most online sportsbooks including Sportsbook. The total was 8 at Sportsbook for those preferring over under betting.
Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 3.3-2 victory for the Phillies. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.
Philadelphia Phillies vs Atlanta Braves Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
57-90 Atlanta battles the Phillies, currently with a 56-91 mark. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Atlanta vs Philadelphia injuries news.
This game matches up the No. 30 (Atlanta Braves) and the No. 28 (Philadelphia Phillies) teams, according to our current MLB Power Rankings.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Atlanta Braves No. 30-rated offense, averaging 3.54 runs per game, against a Philadelphia Phillies defense that ranks No. 30 at 5.2 in runs allowed per game. The Atlanta Braves have averaged 8.44 hits per game so far, less than Philadelphia Phillies batters have averaged on the year (8.52 hits per game).
Atlanta owns the No. 27 defense, allowing 3.54 men per game to cross the plate. That contrasts with Philadelphia's No. 30-rated defense.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Philadelphia got the wrong end of the stick in their last game on Wednesday, suffering a 12-2 humiliation against Washington.
M Estrada shut down the Braves in their last game, striking out 4 in a 5-0 shutout over Atlanta in baseball action at Turner Field.
Next Betting Matchups
Philadelphia at Atlanta, Saturday, September 19th