The Philadelphia Phillies get a visit from the Atlanta Braves in MLB baseball betting action on Sunday, with the home side looking to send the visitors to the showers with a loss.
The Philadelphia Phillies will turn to Vince Velasquez and his 2-6 record as they look for a win in this one, while the Atlanta Braves send R.A. Dickey (6-7) to the hill.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had installed the Philadelphia Phillies as -121 moneyline favorites in this particular MLB betting odds matchup. The total, meanwhile, was set early at 9 before betting at Sportsbook started to move the line.
Prediction-scoring formulas run on this game pick a potential 5.8-4.2 result in favor of 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 Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Philadelphia Phillies sport a record of 37-64 heading into this matchup, while the Atlanta Braves sit at 48-54 on the season Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Philadelphia vs Atlanta injuries news.
The MLB Power Rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Philadelphia Phillies rated this week at No. 8 and the Atlanta Braves sitting at No. 26.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up Philadelphia Phillies No. 28 ranked offense (4.08 runs per game) against a Atlanta Braves defense and pitching staff that sits at No. 26 at 5.19 runs allowed per game. The Philadelphia Phillies have been averaging 8.44 hits per game, less than the Atlanta Braves have managed so far this season (9.06 hits on average).
Pitching and defensive stats are important baseball handicapping betting factors and Philadelphia has the No. 16-ranked defense. In the other dugout, the Braves own the No. 26 mark in runs allowed.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Atlanta lost a tight one on Saturday, seeing the game get away from them in extra innings and falling by a 4-3 score against Philadelphia at Citizens Bank Park.
- Atlanta is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of Atlanta's last 6 games
- Atlanta is 11-5 ATS in its last 16 games on the road
- Atlanta is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
- Philadelphia is 10-3 ATS in its last 13 games
- Philadelphia is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games
- Philadelphia is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games at home
- Philadelphia is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Atlanta at Philadelphia, Monday, July 31st
