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Atlanta Braves vs. Philadelphia Phillies
The division rival Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies are set to renew hostilities on Wednesday when they meet at Citizens Bank Park.
Right hander AJ Smith-Shawver will take the mound for the Braves to start this game. Smith-Shawver is 1-0 this season with a 4.26 ERA.
Meanwhile, it'll be Aaron Nola who starts for the Phillies. Right hander Nola is 13-9 with a 4.31 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Phillies as -114-moneyline favorites versus the Braves, while the game's total opened at 9.
Philadelphia lost its last outing, a 5-4 result against the Braves on October 09. Bettors who backed the Braves at -153 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (9) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.
Atlanta won its last outing, a 5-4 result against the Phillies on October 09. Bettors who backed the Braves at -153 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (9) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.
Atlanta:
Team record: 105-59 SU
Atlanta is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Atlanta is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 16 of Atlanta's last 22 games
Philadelphia:
Team record: 93-73 SU
Philadelphia is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Philadelphia is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home
Next up:
Atlanta at Philadelphia Thursday, October 12