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Atlanta Braves vs. Philadelphia Phillies
Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Friday when the Atlanta Braves and the Philadelphia Phillies meet at Citizens Bank Park.
Charlie Morton will be the starting pitcher for the Braves on this day. Right hander Morton is 9-6 this season with a 4.34 ERA.
Starting this game for the Phillies will be Aaron Nola. The right hander has a 3.15 ERA to go along with a 12-13 record this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Phillies as -128-moneyline favorites versus the Braves, while the game's total opened at 7.
Last time out for Philadelphia, they were a 3-0 loser as they battled the Braves on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Braves at -145 were rewarded, while the 3 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
Last time out for Atlanta, they were a 3-0 winner as they battled the Phillies on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Braves at -145 were rewarded, while the 3 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
Atlanta:
Team record: 102-62 SU
Atlanta is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Atlanta is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games
Atlanta is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Philadelphia:
Team record: 90-76 SU
Philadelphia is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Philadelphia is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games
Philadelphia is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games at home
Next up:
Atlanta at Philadelphia Saturday, October 15