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Atlanta Braves vs. Philadelphia Phillies
The division rival Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies are set to renew hostilities on Saturday when they meet at Citizens Bank Park.
The Braves will trot Max Fried out to the mound in this one. Left hander Fried has a 8-7 record and a 3.50 ERA this season.
Meanwhile, it'll be Zack Wheeler who starts for the Phillies. Right hander Wheeler is 12-6 with a 2.74 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Phillies as -145-moneyline favorites versus the Braves, while the game's total opened at 8.
In their last action, Philadelphia was a 7-2 loser on the road against the Braves. Bettors on Atlanta at 120 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (9) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.
Atlanta was a 7-2 winner in its last match on the road against the Phillies. They won as +120 underdogs, while the total score of 9 made winners of OVER bettors.
Atlanta:
Team record: 74-61 SU
Atlanta is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Atlanta is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games
Philadelphia:
Team record: 79-56 SU
Philadelphia is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Philadelphia is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Philadelphia is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Next up:
Atlanta at Philadelphia Sunday, September 1