The Atlanta Braves (9-6) and Philadelphia Phillies (4-4) hook up for a doubleheader Sunday at Citizens Bank Park, starting at 1:05 p.m. ET. Below we analyze the Braves-Phillies MLB betting odds and lines, with picks and best bets for Game 1 of the DH.
Saturday: Philly won 5-0 as SP Jake Arrieta and three relievers combined for a four-hit shutout in the opener of this four-game wraparound series. The scheduled series opener (Friday) was rained out, forcing Sunday’s twin bill.
Braves at Phillies: Projected starting pitchers
RHP Huascar Ynoa vs. RHP Vince Velasquez
Ynoa, a 22-year-old hard thrower out of the Dominican Republic, will make his first major-league start, but in an “opener” role.
- Last season: 6 ER, 3 IP (18.00 ERA) in 2 relief appearances, including MLB debut
- 2019 in minors: 4-8, 5.09 ERA (55 ER, 97 1/3 IP), 110 K across 3 minor-league levels
Velasquez this season: 0-0, 12.00 ERA in 1 start
- Last start: No decision, 4 ER, 3 IP, 3 H, 2 BB, 4 K vs. Miami Marlins July 26 – Phillies lost 11-6
- Last season: 7-8, 4.91 ERA (64 ER, 117 1/3 IP), 130 K in 33 games (23 starts)
- Last season vs. Braves: 1-1, 7.04 ERA (6 ER, 7 2/3 IP), 13 K in 3 games (2 starts)
- Career vs. Braves: 1-6, 5.20 ERA (31 ER, 53 2/3 IP) in 12 games (11 starts)
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Braves at Phillies: Key injuries
(Get the latest injury news here.)
Braves
- 1B Matt Adams (hamstring) out
- 2B Ozzie Albies (wrist) out
- RP Chris Martin (throat) out
- RP Will Smith (COVID-19 recovery) available
- RP Jeremy Walker (shoulder) out
- RP Jacob Webb (shoulder) out
Phillies
- RP Reggie McClain (shoulder) out
- RP Seranthony Dominguez (elbow) out
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Braves at Phillies: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips
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Prediction
Braves 7, Phillies 2
Moneyline (ML)
The BRAVES (-106) are the STRONGEST PLAY. Look for Atlanta to score early vs. Velasquez and avenge Saturday’s shutout by Philly (-106). While the Braves are going with an opener in Ynoa, they feature the third-best bullpen ERA (2.74) in the NL.
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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)
PASS. The Braves (-1, +120) are 7-8 vs. the run line this season, including 3-3 on the road. The Phillies (+1, -134) are 4-4 overall and 3-3 at home vs. the RL.
Over/Under (O/U)
A slight lean to the OVER 7.5 (-110). Keep in mind, this is a 7-inning game due to the implemented doubleheader rules for this unique MLB season. So, the late innings will come quick before you know it. I’m counting on the Braves to get to Velasquez early. If they don’t, an Over bet could be in trouble.
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