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Atlanta Braves vs. Philadelphia Phillies
The Atlanta Braves and the Philadelphia Phillies will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at Citizens Bank Park.
The Braves will pin their hopes on the pitching of right hander Ian Anderson in this game. Anderson has a 4-3 record and a 3.64 ERA this season.
Starting this game for the Phillies will be Zack Wheeler. The right hander has a 2.51 ERA to go along with a 4-3 record this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Phillies as -130-moneyline favorites versus the Braves, while the game's total opened at 8.5.
Last time out for Philadelphia, they were a 2-1 winner as they battled the Braves on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Phillies at -130 were rewarded, while the 3 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
Last time out for Atlanta, they were a 2-1 loser as they battled the Phillies on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Phillies at -130 were rewarded, while the 3 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
Atlanta:
Team record: 29-30 SU
Atlanta is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Atlanta is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Philadelphia:
Team record: 29-31 SU
Philadelphia is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Atlanta
Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games when playing at home against Atlanta
Next up:
Atlanta at Miami Friday, June 11
Philadelphia home to New York Saturday, June 12