The visiting Braves hope for a solid performance on Wednesday as they look to steal a win at Citizens Bank Park against the Philadelphia Phillies.

Roy Oswalt will take the mound for Philadelphia, and he'll carry a 7-8 record into the contest. Brandon Beachy gets the ball for Atlanta; he's 7-2 so far this season.



View Atlanta vs Philadelphia Odds and Stats.

Betting Line:
Bettors looking to side with the Phillies in this one will find them as -140 favorites on the MLB money line. Betting the over under instead? It was hovering near 8 at its open earlier today.

Power Rankings:
According to new MLB Power Rankings here, it's the National League No. 1-ranked Phillies and the National League No. 4-rated Braves in this matchup.



How They Match Up:
When it comes to getting on base, the visiting Braves rank No. 11 in the National League at 8.4 hits per game. That compares with Philadelphia’s No. 8 ranking in that category.

Defensively, Atlanta features the National League's No. 4-rated defense on the road, allowing 4 runs per game. Philadelphia, meanwhile, comes in at No. 5 in the National League at home, scoring 4.8 runs per game.

Atlanta lost its last outing, a 6-3 result against the Phillies on September 6. Bettors who backed the Phillies at -112 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (9) sent OVER bettors to the payout window. Atlanta didn't get the job done in their last match, falling 6-3 to Philadelphia on Tuesday at Citizens Bank Park.

Next up:
Atlanta at NY Mets, Thursday, September 8
Philadelphia at Milwaukee, Thursday, September 8