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Philadelphia Phillies vs. Atlanta Braves
The Philadelphia Phillies and the Atlanta Braves will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at SunTrust Park.
Vince Velasquez will be the starting pitcher for the Phillies on this day. Right hander Velasquez is 9-11 this season with a 4.50 ERA.
It'll be Kevin Gausman toeing the rubber for the Braves in this contest. Right hander Gausman is 10-10 with a 3.92 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Braves as -150-moneyline favorites versus the Phillies, while the game's total opened at 8.5.
Philadelphia:
Team record: 78-73 SU
Philadelphia is 4-14 ATS in its last 18 games
Philadelphia is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 6 games
Atlanta:
Team record: 84-68 SU
Atlanta is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Atlanta is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Atlanta's last 6 games
Next up:
Philadelphia at Atlanta Friday, September 21