The Philadelphia Phillies host Atlanta on Saturday, looking to pick up a win and improve their 16-9 mark against the 14-11 Braves in MLB betting odds action at Citizens Bank Park.
The Philadelphia Phillies will rely on Nick Pivetta to turn in a quality outing on the mound in this one, while Mike Foltynewicz will be his counterpart for the Atlanta Braves. Nick Pivetta is 1-0 this season, and Mike Foltynewicz is 1-1.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The visiting Atlanta Braves were 116 moneyline underdogs in this one earlier in the day at most online sportsbooks including Sportsbook. The total was 9 at Sportsbook for those preferring over under betting.
Odds Shark computer prediction formulas pick a 4.9-0.7 win for the Phillies on Saturday. 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
16-9 Philadelphia battles the Braves, currently with a 14-11 mark. 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. 6-ranked Philadelphia Phillies and the No. 10-rated Atlanta Braves in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Philadelphia Phillies No. 8-rated offense, averaging 4.96 runs per game, against a Atlanta Braves defense that ranks No. 15 at 4.44 in runs allowed per game. The Philadelphia Phillies have averaged 7.84 hits per game so far, less than Atlanta Braves batters have averaged on the year (9.6 hits per game).
Comparing defensive stats, Atlanta owns the No. 19-rated road mark, allowing 4.85 runs per game on the highway. Philadelphia, on the other hand, rates No. 5 in scoring at home.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Braves endured a 7-3 loss at the hands of the Phillies on Friday, with J Teheran throwing 3 innings of 2-hit ball at Citizens Bank Park.
- Atlanta is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games
- Atlanta is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
- Atlanta is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
- Philadelphia is 13-4 SU in its last 17 games
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games
- Philadelphia is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games at home
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Atlanta at Philadelphia, Sunday, April 29th
