The Atlanta Braves will try to be nasty hosts on Thursday when the Philadelphia Phillies pay a visit to Turner Field.
Atlanta hands the ball to starter Aaron Blair in this one and he'll try to improve on his 0-2 mark on the year. Philadelphia counters with Vince Velasquez, who will try to quiet the fans and the Braves bats at the same time.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Those going with the Atlanta Braves in this one found them listed on the odds board as moneyline underdogs of 105 at Sportsbook for Thursday's contest. The betting total was hovering near 7 at Sportsbook.
Odds Shark computer prediction formulas pick a 3.7-3.6 win for the Phillies on Thursday. 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 bring a 8-24 record to the battle against the 19-15 Phillies. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Atlanta vs Philadelphia injuries news.
It's a MLB baseball betting matchup between the No. 29-rated Atlanta Braves and the league No. 21-ranked Philadelphia Phillies, according to the latest MLB power poll here at Odds Shark.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up Atlanta Braves No. 30 ranked offense (3.03 runs per game) against a Philadelphia Phillies defense and pitching staff that sits at No. 11 at 4.06 runs allowed per game. The Atlanta Braves have been averaging 7.62 hits per game, more than the Philadelphia Phillies have managed so far this season (7.35 hits on average).
Comparing defensive stats, Philadelphia owns the No. 14-rated road mark, allowing 4.14 runs per game on the highway. Atlanta, on the other hand, rates No. 26 in scoring at home.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Philadelphia looks to rebound from a loss to the Braves, who beat them 5-1 on Wednesday behind a start from W Perez at Turner Field.
- Philadelphia is 13-6 SU in its last 19 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 6 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 6 games on the road
- Philadelphia is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Atlanta
- Atlanta is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
- Atlanta is 1-11 SU in its last 12 games at home
- Atlanta is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Philadelphia
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Atlanta's last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
Next Betting Matchups
Philadelphia home to Cincinnati, Friday, May 13th
Atlanta at Kansas City, Friday, May 13th
