MLB wagering interest swings to the Philadelphia Phillies vs Atlanta Braves battle on Saturday at SunTrust Park as the Braves try to pick up a win on home turf and reward those moneyline betting.
The Atlanta Braves will turn to Julio Teheran and his 11-12 record as they look for a win in this one, while the Philadelphia Phillies send Henderson Alvarez (0-1) to the hill.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had installed the Atlanta Braves as -177 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.
Odds Shark prediction models pick the Braves to win this game 4.0-3.6. 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
Atlanta (69-83) will face the 61-93 Phillies in this tilt. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Atlanta vs Philadelphia injuries news.
This game puts the Atlanta Braves, most recently No. 19 in Odds Shark MLB Power Rankings, up against the Philadelphia Phillies, who rate a No. 9 in the latest survey.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring stats point to some edges in this matchup. The game features the Atlanta Braves No. 20-ranked scoring average of 4.59 runs per game, against a Philadelphia Phillies offense rated No. 26 and scoring 4.24 runs per game. The Braves have averaged 9.08 hits per game to date this season, more than the Phillies hitters have managed (8.55 per nine innings).
Defensively, Philadelphia features the No. 18-rated defense on the road, allowing 4.89 runs per game. Atlanta, meanwhile, comes in at No. 23 at home, scoring 4.33 runs per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Philadelphia looks to rebound from a loss to the Braves, who beat them 7-2 on Friday behind a start from Sean Newcomb at SunTrust Park.
Next Betting Matchups
Philadelphia at Atlanta, Sunday, September 24th