The Atlanta Braves (47-26) will play the 2nd game of a 3-game series against the Philadelphia Phillies (38-35) on Wednesday at Citizens Bank Park. First pitch is scheduled for 6:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Braves vs. Phillies odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Braves lead 3-2
The Braves secured a 4-2 victory in the series opener on Tuesday to extend their win streak to 7 games. Atlanta is now 5 1/2 games ahead of the Miami Marlins in the NL East race.
With Tuesday’s 2-run loss at home to the Braves, the Phillies had their own 6-game win streak snapped. Philadelphia is now 9 games back of Atlanta for the NL East crown.
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Braves at Phillies projected starters
RHP AJ Smith-Shawver vs. RHP Aaron Nola
Smith-Shawver (1-0, 2.03 ERA) makes his 3rd start and 4th appearance. He has a 0.98 WHIP, 2.7 BB/9 and 7.4 K/9 through 13 1/3 IP.
- Has allowed a combined 3 ER on 9 H with 3 BB and 8 K in 11 IP over his first 2 career starts
- Surrendered 2 HRs in his last start against the Colorado Rockies on June 15.
Nola (6-5, 4.66 ERA) makes his 16th start. He has a 1.10 WHIP, 2.3 BB/9 and 8.8 K/9 through 94 2/3 IP.
- Has given up 4 ER or more in 8 of his first 15 starts
- May 25 at the Braves: 5 ER on 8 H with 2 BB and 7 K in 6 IP
Braves at Phillies odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:45 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Braves +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | Phillies -125 (bet $125 to win $100)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Braves +1.5 (-190) | Phillies -1.5 (+155)
- Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
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Braves at Phillies picks and predictions
Prediction
Braves 5, Phillies 4
Moneyline
It’s tough to pass on the BRAVES (+105) at the current odds even with Nola on the mound for the Phillies. Atlanta is 5-0 in its last 5 games against a right-handed starter and has been playing great ball over its last 10 games.
Run line/Against the spread
While I think the Braves will win this game outright, I’ll PASS on the run line in this NL East tilt in what may be a tightly-contested affair.
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Over/Under
BET OVER 8.5 (-115).
The Over is an easy wager in this game despite Nola getting the nod for the Phillies. The Braves have produced 6-plus runs in 6 of the 7 games on their current win streak.
The Over is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings in Philadelphia and 8-3-1 in the last 12 meetings overall.
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