Philadelphia Phillies vs Atlanta Braves Highlights MLB Odds Menu

The Philadelphia Phillies will try to be nasty hosts on Friday when the Atlanta Braves pay a visit to Citizens Bank Park.

Bartolo Colon gets the ball in front of a hostile crowd for the Atlanta Braves on Friday; he's 1-1 on the season. The Philadelphia Phillies, meanwhile, will counter with Jeremy Hellickson, who will be looking to improve on his 2-0 mark.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Baseball betting odds makers, including Sportsbook, opened the Philadelphia Phillies as -136 moneyline favorites in this matchup. Over under total bettors saw the number open at 8.5 at shops such as Sportsbook.

Odds Shark computer prediction formulas pick a 4.1-3.7 win for the Phillies on Friday. 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

The Philadelphia Phillies sport a record of 6-9 heading into this matchup, while the Atlanta Braves sit at 6-9 on the season Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Philadelphia vs Atlanta injuries news.

According to MLB Power Rankings here, it's the No. 26-ranked Philadelphia Phillies and the No. 22-rated Atlanta Braves in this matchup.

Statistical Matchup

Rating these teams in several key categories is important for handicappers and Philadelphia has baseball's No. 5-rated offensive output, at 8.27 hits per game. The Atlanta Braves average 8.67 hits per game, good for No. 10 on the list.

Defensively, Atlanta features the No. 26-rated defense on the road, allowing 5.25 runs per game. Philadelphia, meanwhile, comes in at No. 2 at home, scoring 6.33 runs per game.