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Atlanta Braves vs. Philadelphia Phillies
Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Thursday when the Atlanta Braves and the Philadelphia Phillies meet at Citizens Bank Park.
The Braves will give the ball to starter Chris Sale in this one. Left hander Sale is 2-3 this season with a 3.36 ERA.
Meanwhile, it'll be Zack Wheeler who starts for the Phillies. Right hander Wheeler is 6-1 with a 2.42 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Braves as -120-moneyline favorites versus the Phillies, while the game's total opened at 8.
In their last action, Philadelphia was a 2-0 winner on the road against the Braves. Bettors on Philadelphia at -110 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (2) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.
Atlanta lost its last outing, a 2-0 result against the Phillies on May 27. Bettors who backed the Phillies at -110 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (2) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.
Atlanta:
Team record: 25-28 SU
Atlanta is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
Atlanta is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 18 of Atlanta's last 25 games
Philadelphia:
Team record: 35-19 SU
Philadelphia is 9-2 ATS in its last 11 games
Philadelphia is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games
Next up:
Atlanta home to Boston Friday, May 30
Philadelphia home to Milwaukee Friday, May 30