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Atlanta Braves vs. Philadelphia Phillies
The Atlanta Braves and the Philadelphia Phillies will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at Citizens Bank Park.
Right hander Ian Anderson will take the mound for the Braves to start this game. Anderson is 6-4 this season with a 4.60 ERA.
Anderson's opponent in this one will be Aaron Nola. The Phillies right hander has a 2.98 ERA to go along with a 4-5 record this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Braves as -116-moneyline favorites versus the Phillies, while the game's total opened at 8.5.
Philadelphia lost its last outing, a 4-1 result against the Braves on June 29. Bettors who backed the Braves at -141 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 4-1 winner on the road against the Phillies. Bettors on Atlanta at -141 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (5) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.
Atlanta:
Team record: 44-32 SU
Atlanta is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games
Atlanta is 20-5 SU in its last 25 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games
Philadelphia:
Team record: 39-37 SU
Philadelphia is 3-8 ATS in its last 11 games
Philadelphia is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games
Philadelphia is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games
Next up:
Atlanta at Cincinnati Friday, July 1
Philadelphia home to St. Louis Friday, July 1