Atlanta Braves vs Philadelphia Phillies in MLB Betting Odds

The Atlanta Braves pay a visit to Philadelphia on Friday, hoping to shut down the Phillies bats in baseball betting action at Citizens Bank Park.

It's a pitching duel between Jeremy Hellickson for the Philadelphia Phillies (10-8 on the year) and Joel De La Cruz for Atlanta Braves (0-7 so far).

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Those going with the Philadelphia Phillies in this one found them listed on the odds board as moneyline favorites of -152 at Sportsbook for Friday's contest. The betting total was hovering near 8.5 at Sportsbook.

Odds Shark prediction models pick the Braves to win this game 5.9-1.5. 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 60-73 heading into this matchup, while the Atlanta Braves sit at 51-83 on the season Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Philadelphia vs Atlanta injuries news.

This game matches up the No. 29 (Philadelphia Phillies) and the No. 21 (Atlanta Braves) teams, according to our current MLB Power Rankings.

Statistical Matchup

Scoring stats point to some edges in this matchup. The game features the Philadelphia Phillies No. 30-ranked scoring average of 3.7 runs per game, against a Atlanta Braves offense rated No. 29 and scoring 3.8 runs per game. The Phillies have averaged 7.97 hits per game to date this season, less than the Braves hitters have managed (8.46 per nine innings).

Philadelphia owns the No. 24 defense, allowing 3.7 men per game to cross the plate. That contrasts with Atlanta's No. 26-rated defense.