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Atlanta Braves vs. Philadelphia Phillies
The Atlanta Braves and the Philadelphia Phillies will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Citizens Bank Park.
The Braves will give the ball to starter Charlie Morton in this one. Right hander Morton is 0-0 this season with a 0.00 ERA.
It'll be Zack Wheeler toeing the rubber for the Phillies in this contest. Right hander Wheeler is 0-0 with a 0.00 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Phillies as -103-moneyline favorites versus the Braves, while the game's total opened at 7.5.
Philadelphia won its last outing, a 3-2 result against the Braves on April 01. Bettors who backed the Phillies at -125 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (5) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.
In their last action, Atlanta was a 3-2 loser on the road against the Phillies. Bettors on Philadelphia at -125 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (5) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.
Atlanta:
Team record: 0-1 SU
Atlanta is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Atlanta's last 9 games when playing Philadelphia
Atlanta is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Philadelphia:
Team record: 1-0 SU
Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 6 games when playing at home against Atlanta
Philadelphia is 1-8 ATS in its last 9 games
Next up:
Atlanta at Philadelphia Sunday, April 4