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Atlanta Braves vs. Philadelphia Phillies
The Atlanta Braves and the Philadelphia Phillies will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at Citizens Bank Park.
The Braves will pin their hopes on the pitching of right hander Hurston Waldrep in this game. Waldrep has a 4-0 record and a 0.90 ERA this season.
Waldrep's opponent in this one will be Jesus Luzardo. The Phillies left hander has a 4.23 ERA to go along with a 12-6 record this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Braves as -400-moneyline favorites versus the Phillies, while the game's total opened at 9.
In their last action, Philadelphia was a 3-2 winner on the road against the Braves. Bettors on Philadelphia at -145 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (5) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.
In their last action, Atlanta was a 3-2 loser on the road against the Phillies. Bettors on Philadelphia at -145 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (5) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.
Atlanta:
Team record: 61-75 SU
Current Streak: lost 3 straight games.
Atlanta is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Atlanta is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Atlanta is 9-2 ATS in its last 11 games on the road
Philadelphia:
Team record: 79-57 SU
Current Streak: won 3 straight games.
Philadelphia is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games
Philadelphia is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games
Philadelphia is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Next up:
Atlanta at Chicago Monday, September 1
Philadelphia at Milwaukee Monday, September 1