A key battle on the MLB betting odds menu sees the visiting Philadelphia Phillies dueling the Atlanta Braves on Thursday at Turner Field.
Aaron Nola gets the ball in front of a hostile crowd for the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday; he's 5-9 on the season. The Atlanta Braves, meanwhile, will counter with Matt Wisler, who will be looking to improve on his 4-10 mark.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Those going with the Atlanta Braves in this one found them listed on the odds board as moneyline underdogs of 113 at Sportsbook for Thursday's contest. The betting total was hovering near 8 at Sportsbook.
Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 4.6-3.9 win 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
The Atlanta Braves sport a record of 35-66 heading into this matchup, while the Philadelphia Phillies sit at 46-57 on the season Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Atlanta vs Philadelphia injuries news.
The MLB Power Rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Atlanta Braves rated this week at No. 28 and the Philadelphia Phillies sitting at No. 16.
Statistical Matchup
When it comes to getting on base, the visiting Philadelphia Phillies rank No. 29 at 7.97 hits per game. That compares with the Atlanta Braves No. 25 ranking in that category.
Pitching and defensive stats are important baseball handicapping betting factors and Atlanta has the No. 22-ranked defense. In the other dugout, the Phillies own the No. 17 mark in runs allowed.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Philadelphia got the wrong end of the stick in their last game on Wednesday, suffering a 11-1 humiliation against Miami.
Atlanta looks to continue its winning ways following a victory last time out against the Twins, a 9-7 final on Wednesday in support of M Foltynewicz at Target Field.
- Philadelphia is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Philadelphia's last 13 games
- Philadelphia is 13-5 ATS in its last 18 games on the road
- Philadelphia is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
- Atlanta is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 6 games
- Atlanta is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games at home
- Atlanta is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Philadelphia at Atlanta, Friday, July 29th
