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Philadelphia Phillies vs. Atlanta Braves
The division rival Philadelphia Phillies and Atlanta Braves are set to renew hostilities on Thursday when they meet at Truist Park.
The Phillies will give the ball to starter Aaron Nola in this one. Right hander Nola is 1-4 this season with a 3.96 ERA.
The Braves will counter Nola with Kyle Wright. Right hander Wright has a 2.49 ERA to go along with a 4-2 record this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Phillies as -111-moneyline favorites versus the Braves, while the game's total opened at 7.5.
Atlanta won its last outing, a 8-4 result against the Phillies on May 25. Bettors who backed the Braves at -142 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (12) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.
Last time out for Philadelphia, they were a 8-4 loser as they battled the Braves on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Braves at -142 were rewarded, while the 12 combined runs moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
Philadelphia:
Team record: 20-24 SU
Philadelphia is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games
Philadelphia is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
Atlanta:
Team record: 21-23 SU
Atlanta is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games
Atlanta is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Atlanta's last 7 games
Next up:
Philadelphia at New York Friday, May 27
Atlanta home to Miami Friday, May 27