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Atlanta Braves vs. Philadelphia Phillies
If familiarity breeds contempt, there should be animosity aplenty on Sunday when the Atlanta Braves and the Philadelphia Phillies meet at Citizens Bank Park.
The Braves will pin their hopes on the pitching of right hander Huascar Ynoa in this game. Ynoa has a 0-0 record and a 4.32 ERA this season.
It'll be Jake Arrieta toeing the rubber for the Phillies in this contest. Right hander Arrieta is 2-3 with a 4.32 ERA so far this season.
The Phillies were a 4-1 winner in their most recent outing on the road against the Braves. That made winners of bettors who got Philadelphia at -127 on the moneyline, while the total score (5) was good news for UNDER bettors.
Atlanta lost its last outing, a 4-1 result against the Phillies on August 29. Bettors who backed the Phillies at -127 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (5) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.
Atlanta:
Team record: 18-14 SU
Atlanta is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Atlanta is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Atlanta is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Philadelphia:
Team record: 14-14 SU
Current Streak: won 5 straight games.
Philadelphia is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Philadelphia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Philadelphia is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Next up:
Atlanta at Boston Monday, August 31
Philadelphia home to Washington Monday, August 31