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Atlanta Braves vs. Philadelphia Phillies

The division rival Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies are set to renew hostilities on Thursday when they meet at Citizens Bank Park.

The Braves will trot Julio Teheran out to the mound in this one. Right hander Teheran has a 10-8 record and a 3.31 ERA this season.

Teheran's opponent in this one will be Drew Smyly. The Phillies left hander has a 6.20 ERA to go along with a 4-6 record this season.

Oddsmakers opened the Braves as -120-moneyline favorites versus the Phillies, while the game's total opened at 10.

The Phillies were a 3-1 loser in their most recent outing on the road against the Braves. That made winners of bettors who got Atlanta at -145 on the moneyline, while the total score (4) was good news for UNDER bettors.

Atlanta won its last outing, a 3-1 result against the Phillies on September 11. Bettors who backed the Braves at -145 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (4) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.

Atlanta:
Team record: 91-56 SU
Atlanta is 10-3 ATS in its last 13 games
Atlanta is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Atlanta's last 10 games

Philadelphia:
Team record: 75-70 SU
Philadelphia is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 games
Philadelphia is 3-8 ATS in its last 11 games at home
Philadelphia is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home

Next up:
Atlanta at Washington Friday, September 13
Philadelphia home to Boston Saturday, September 14