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New York Mets at Philadelphia Phillies odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s New York Mets at Philadelphia Phillies odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The New York Mets (71-81) open a 4-game series against the Philadelphia Phillies (83-69) Thursday at Citizens Bank Park. First pitch is scheduled for 7:15 p.m. ET (FOX). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Mets vs. Phillies odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Mets lead 4-2

The Mets cruised to an 8-3 win over the Miami Marlins on Wednesday. N.Y. is 8 games back of the Chicago Cubs for the final Wild Card spot in the NL with only 10 games remaining on its schedule.

The Phillies beat the Atlanta Braves 6-5 in extra innings Wednesday as 2B Bryson Stott hit a 2-run double in the top of the 10th inning to win. Philadelphia has won 4 of its last 6 games and currently holds the top Wild Card Spot in the NL.

Mets at Phillies projected starters

LHP David Peterson vs. LHP Ranger Suarez

Peterson (3-8, 5.22 ERA) makes his 20th start. He has a 1.59 WHIP, 4.0 BB/9 and 10.2 K/9 through 100 IP.

  • Last start: No-decision, 5 2/3 IP, 2 ER, 6 H, 2 BB, 10 K in a 5-3 home loss to the Cincinnati Reds Friday.
  • 2023 road stats: 1-6, 7.35 ERA (49 IP, 40 ER) in 10 starts and 2 relief appearances.
  • Career vs. Phillies: 1-2, 4.83 ERA (31 2/3 IP, 17 ER) in 6 starts and 1 relief appearance.

Suarez (3-6, 3.80 ERA) makes his 21st start. He has a 1.40 WHIP, 3.5 BB/9 and 8.6 K/9 through 113 2/3 IP.

  • Last start: Win, 6 IP, 1 ER, 4 H, 4 BB, 5 K in a 6-1 road victory over the St. Louis Cardinals Saturday
  • Home stats: 0-3, 4.94 ERA (54 2/3 IP, 30 ER) in 10 starts
  • Career vs. Mets: 1-3, 3.73 ERA (31 1/3 IP, 13 ER) in 5 starts and 7 relief appearances

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Mets 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 8:44 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Mets +145 (bet $100 to win $145) | Phillies -175 (bet $175 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Mets +1.5 (-140) | Phillies -1.5 (+115)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: +100 | U: -120)

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Mets at Phillies picks and predictions

Prediction

Phillies 5, Mets 3

Moneyline

While the Phillies (-175) should come away with the win on Thursday, I’ll PASS on their moneyline at the current odds. If you can get Philadelphia’s moneyline at -160 odds or better, then I’d feel more comfortable playing it straight up.

Run line/Against the spread

PHILLIES -1.5 (+115) is the play in this game with Philadelphia being the much better team at this point in the season. In the first 6 meetings between these NL East teams this season, 5 of them were decided by at least 2 runs.

Peterson has dreadful road splits this season and the Phillies boast the 5th-best ISO (.225), the 8th-best wOBA (.356), and the 8th-best wRC+ (123) against left-handed pitching since the beginning of August.

Over/Under

UNDER 9 (-120) is the lean in this contest despite the Phillies swinging a hot bat right now. The Under is 5-1 in the first 6 meetings between N.Y. and Philadelphia this season.

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Atlanta Braves at Philadelphia Phillies odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Atlanta Braves at Philadelphia Phillies odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Atlanta Braves (94-50) will play the 3rd game of a 4-game series against the Philadelphia Phillies (79-65) on Tuesday at Citizens Bank Park following a doubleheader on Monday. 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 5-3

The Braves won the first game of the doubleheader 10-8 on Monday while losing the second game 7-5 despite 1B Matt Olson hitting 2 homers to reach 50 on the season. Atlanta is 5-5 in its last 10 games, but is still 15 games ahead of the Phillies for 1st place in the NL East and is the first team in MLB to clinch a postseason berth.

SS Trea Turner remained hot for the Phillies as he hit a homer in the first game and produced a multi-hit performance in the second game. Even though Philadelphia has a decent gap to close to catch Atlanta in the division race, it currently holds the top NL Wild Card.

Braves at Phillies projected starters

LHP Max Fried vs. RHP Zack Wheeler

Fried (7-1, 2.70 ERA) makes his 13th start. He has a 1.17 WHIP, 2.0 BB/9 and 9.0 K/9 through 66 2/3 IP.

  • Last start: Win, 6 IP, 3 ER, 6 H, 2 BB, 4 K in an 8-5 home win over the St. Louis Cardinals Thursday
  • Road stats: 5-0, 1.73 ERA (36 1/3 IP, 7 ER) in 7 starts
  • Career vs. Phillies: 4-4, 3.74 ERA (74 2/3 IP, 31 ER) in 12 starts and 6 relief appearances

Wheeler (11-6, 3.49 ERA) makes his 29th start. He has a 1.05 WHIP, 1.7 BB/9 and 10.2 K/9 through 170 IP.

  • Last start: Win, 6 IP, 0 ER, 1 H, 2 BB, 7 K in a 5-1 road victory against the San Diego Padres Wednesday
  • Home stats: 4-2, 3.80 ERA (73 1/3 IP, 31 ER) in 12 starts
  • Career vs. Braves: 11-7, 3.00 ERA (159 IP, 53 ER) in 25 starts

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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 8:33 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Braves -125 (bet $125 to win $100) | Phillies +105 (bet $100 to win $105)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Braves -1.5 (+135) | Phillies +1.5 (-160)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Braves at Phillies picks and predictions

Prediction

Braves 5, Phillies 4

Moneyline

With a solid pitching matchup on Tuesday, I’ll back the BRAVES (-125) on the road. Atlanta has won 4 of the last 5 meetings with Philadelphia this season.

Run line/Against the spread

PHILLIES +1.5 (-160) is the play in this contest despite taking the Braves to win the divisional bout. Wheeler is coming off a stellar start and Philadelphia’s lineup has been swinging a hot bat recently.

Over/Under

OVER 8.5 (-120) is how I’d wager on the run total in a game between 2 teams that have talented lineups. The Braves and the Phillies have both tallied at least 5 runs in 5 of the first 8 meetings this season.

The Over is also 6-3-1 in the last 10 meetings.

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Miami Marlins at Philadelphia Phillies odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Miami Marlins at Philadelphia Phillies odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Miami Marlins (73-68) will play the 2nd game of a 3-game series against the Philadelphia Phillies (77-63) on Saturday at Citizens Bank Park. First pitch is scheduled for 6:05 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Marlins vs. Phillies odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Marlins lead 6-5

The Marlins edged out the Phillies 3-2 on Friday in the series opener. OF Jesus Sanchez delivered a 2-run homer as a pinch hitter in the 6th inning to tie the game and C Jacob Stallings smacked a solo shot in the 7th frame for the win. Miami has won 7 of its last 8 games and is 4 1/2 games behind Philadelphia for 2nd place in the NL East and is a half-game back of the Arizona Diamondbacks for the final NL Wild card.

Phillies SS Trea Turner continues to impress as he went yard for his 8th home run in his last 8 games. Philadelphia is 5-5 in its last 10 contests and currently holds the top Wild Card spot in the NL.

Marlins at Phillies projected starters

RHP Johnny Cueto vs. RHP Aaron Nola

Cueto (1-3, 5.54 ERA) makes his 8th start and 9th appearance. He has a 1.15 WHIP, 2.7 BB/9 and 7.2 K/9 through 37 1/3 IP.

  • Last start: Win, 5 IP, 3 ER, 5 H, 2 BB, 4 K in 11-5 road win vs. Washington Nationals last Saturday
  • 2023 road stats: 1-0, 4.15 ERA (13 IP, 6 ER) in 2 starts and 1 relief appearance
  • Career vs. Phillies: 2-6, 5.29 ERA (83 1/3 IP, 49 ER) over 14 starts

Nola (12-9, 4.55 ERA) makes his 29th start. He has a 1.15 WHIP, 2.3 BB/9 and 9.4 K/9 through 172 IP.

  • Last start: Loss, 4 2/3 IP, 7 ER, 8 H, 3 BB, 5 K in 7-5 road defeat vs. Milwaukee Brewers last Saturday
  • 2023 home stats: 6-3, 3.17 ERA (76 2/3 IP, 27 ER) across 12 starts
  • Career vs. Marlins: 5-10, 3.43 ERA (139 IP, 53 ER) over 22 starts

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Marlins 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 8:06 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Marlins +155 (bet $100 to win $155) | Phillies -190 (bet $190 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Marlins +1.5 (-120) | Phillies -1.5 (+100)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 9.5 (O: +100 | U: -120)

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Marlins at Phillies picks and predictions

Prediction

Phillies 5, Marlins 4

Moneyline

While the Phillies are expected to secure the win at home on Saturday, I’ll PASS on their moneyline at nearly -200 odds. Look to the spread and/or total instead.

Run line/Against the spread

MARLINS +1.5 (-120) is the play in this divisional showdown as Cueto and Nola have both been shaky this season. The Marlins have either won or lost by a single run in 7 of their 11 meetings against the Phillies this season.

Over/Under

UNDER 9.5 (-120) is the lean in this contest as Nola has performed much better at home this season (3.17 ERA at home, 5.66 ERA on the road). The Under is also 4-1 in the last 5 meetings between these clubs this season.

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Minnesota Twins at Philadelphia Phillies odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Minnesota Twins at Philadelphia Phillies odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Minnesota Twins (61-58) conclude a 3-game series against the Philadelphia Phillies (65-53) on Sunday. First pitch at Citizens Bank Park is scheduled for 1:35 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Twins vs. Phillies odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Tied 1-1

The Twins defeated the Phillies 8-1 on Saturday behind homers from SS Carlos Correa, OF Matt Wallner and OF Joey Gallo (twice). Minnesota snapped a 4-game losing streak and it remains in 1st place in the AL Central.

While the Phillies had a 3-game win streak snapped Saturday, SS Trea Turner extended his hit streak to 9 games with a 3-hit performance. Philadelphia is 9 1/2 games behind the Atlanta Braves for 1st place in the NL East, but holds the top Wild-Card spot

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Twins at Phillies projected starters

RHP Sonny Gray vs. LHP Ranger Suarez

Gray (5-5, 3.18 ERA) makes his 24th start. He has a 1.24 WHIP, 3.0 BB/9 and 9.2 K/9 in 130 1/3 innings.

  • Last start: Loss, 6 IP, 2 ER, 7 H, 0 BB, 10 K in a 6-0 road defeat to the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday
  • 2023 road stats: 2-3, 3.34 ERA (67 1/3 IP, 25 ER) in 12 starts
  • Career vs. Phillies: 0-1, 4.29 ERA (21 IP, 10 ER) in 4 starts

Suarez (2-5, 3.96 ERA) makes his 17th start. He has a 1.43 WHIP, 3.2 BB/9 and 8.0 K/9 in 91 innings.

  • Last start: No-decision, 5 2/3 IP, 2 ER, 6 H, 2 BB, 5 K in a 5-4 home loss to the Washington Nationals on Tuesday
  • Home stats: 0-2, 5.36 ERA (42 IP, 25 ER) in 8 starts
  • First career start vs. the Twins

Twins at Phillies odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Twins +100 (bet $100 to win $100) | Phillies -120 (bet $120 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Twins +1.5 (-200) | Phillies -1.5 (+165)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: +100 | U: -120)

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Twins at Phillies picks and predictions

Prediction

Phillies 5, Twins 3

Moneyline

In the series finale, I’ll take the PHILLIES (-120) at home despite Suarez’s struggles at home. The Twins are tied for the 4th-worst strikeout rate (25.1%), and they own the 5th-worst wOBA (.299) and the 7th-worst wRC+ (91) against left-handed pitching this season.

Run line/Against the spread

PHILLIES -1.5 (+165) has fantastic value as Philadelphia looks to close the gap behind the Braves in the NL East. The Phillies have won by multiple runs in each of their last 9 victories.

After giving 1 or fewer ER in his 1st 6 starts, Gray has now given up 2 ER or more in 14 of his last 17 starts.

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Over/Under

UNDER 9 (-120) is the lean in this matchup for an early game on Sunday. The Phillies are 18-24-5 to the Over as home favorites this season, while the Twins are 14-16 to the Over as road underdogs.

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Philadelphia Phillies at Pittsburgh Pirates odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Philadelphia Phillies at Pittsburgh Pirates odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Philadelphia Phillies (55-47) begin a 3-game series against the Pittsburgh Pirates (45-57) on Friday at PNC Park. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Phillies vs. Pirates odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting; Phillies were 6-1 vs. the Pirates in 2022

The Phillies defeated the Baltimore Orioles 6-4 on Wednesday to give them 2 consecutive wins. Philadelphia is 10 games behind the Atlanta Braves for 1st place in the NL East, but is currently 1 of the 3 NL Wild-Card teams.

The Pirates beat the San Diego Padres 3-2 on Wednesday. Pittsburgh has alternated wins and losses in its last week and it sits in last place in the NL Central.

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Phillies at Pirates projected starters

RHP Zack Wheeler vs. RHP Mitch Keller

Wheeler (7-5, 3.88 ERA) makes his 21st start. He has a 1.14 WHIP, 1.7 BB/9 and 10.2 K/9 in 118 1/3 innings.

  • Last start: Loss, 7 IP, 1 ER, 5 H, 1 BB, 8 K in a 1-0 road loss to the Cleveland Guardians on Saturday
  • 2023 road stats: 5-3 in 10 starts with a 3.72 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, 10.6 K/9 in 58 IP
  • Career stats vs. Pirates: 3-0 in 5 starts with a 2.30 ERA, 1.02 WHIP, and 9.8 K/9 in 31 1/3 IP

Keller (9-6, 4.01 ERA) makes his 22nd start. He has a 1.20 WHIP, 2.6 BB/9 and 9.6 K/9 in 128 innings.

  • Last start: Loss, 5 IP, 6 ER, 9 H, 1 BB, 7 K in a 7-5 road loss against the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday
  • 2023 home stats: 5-2 in 9 starts with a 3.61 ERA, 1.06 WHIP, 8.2 K/9 in 57 1/3 IP
  • Career vs. Phillies: 0-2 in 3 starts with a 7.80 ERA, 1.87 WHIP, and 7.8 K/9 in 15 IP

Phillies at Pirates odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:22 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Phillies -160 (bet $160 to win $100) | Pirates +135 (bet $100 to win $135)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Phillies -1.5 (+105) | Pirates +1.5 (-125)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Phillies at Pirates picks and predictions

Prediction

Phillies 5, Pirates 3

Moneyline

With these teams having different outlooks on the playoffs, I’ll side with the PHILLIES (-160) on the road Friday. Philadelphia has won 27 of its last 42 games, and it has won 8 of the last 10 meetings overall.

Run line/Against the spread

PHILLIES -1.5 (+105) has solid value as the Pirates are looking to be sellers at the trade deadline. The Pirates have lost by multiple runs in 8 consecutive losses and Keller has struggled in recent starts.

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Over/Under

UNDER 8.5 (-115) is the lean. Wheeler shouldn’t have much trouble shutting down a Pirates squad that owns the 4th-worst wOBA (.286) and wRC+ (77) against right-handed pitching since the start of July.

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Atlanta Braves at Philadelphia Phillies odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Atlanta Braves at Philadelphia Phillies odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Atlanta Braves (47-26) wrap up a 3-game series against the Philadelphia Phillies (38-35) on Thursday at Citizens Bank Park. First pitch is scheduled for 1:05 p.m. ET (MLB Network). 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

Wednesday’s matchup was postponed due to weather and the Braves won the series open 4-2 on Tuesday. Atlanta is currently on a 7-game win streak, and instead of starting RHP AJ Smith-Shawver as they planned for Wednesday, it will be RHP Bryce Elder on the mound Thursday.

The 2-run loss on Tuesday snapped a 6-game win streak for the Phillies, although they remain 9 games back of the Braves in the NL East. Wednesday’s projected starter, RHP Aaron Nola, is still expected to take the mound Thursday.

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Braves at Phillies projected starters

RHP Bryce Elder vs. RHP Aaron Nola

Elder (5-1, 2.60 ERA) makes his 15th start. He has a 1.15 WHIP, 2.4 BB/9 and 7.5 K/9 through 83 IP.

  • Has logged 6 innings or more in 9 of his first 14 starts
  • Has given up 4 ER or more in 2 of his last 3 outings

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 allowed 4 ER or more in 6 of his last 9 starts
  • May 25 at the Braves: 5 ER on 8 H with 2 BB and 7 K in 6 IP

Braves at Phillies odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Braves -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | Phillies -105 (bet $105 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Braves -1.5 (+135) | Phillies +1.5 (-165)
  • 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

I’ll side with the BRAVES (-115) on the road in this NL East showdown despite Nola being on the mound for the Phillies. Atlanta is a league-best 23-11 on the road this season and owns the best overall record in the National League.

Run line/Against the spread

Elder has looked solid for the Braves this season, but the Phillies are much more imposing with OF Bryce Harper back in the lineup. Philadelphia should keep this game close at home, which is why I’ll PASS on the run line.

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Over/Under

BET OVER 8.5 (-115).

The Braves have arguably the best lineup in baseball and already produced 5 runs in their previous meeting with Nola this season. Since the start of June, Atlanta leads the league in ISO (.235), wOBA (.399), and wRC+ (150) against right-handed pitching.

The Over is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings between these clubs in Philadelphia and 8-3-1 in the last 12 meetings overall.

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Atlanta Braves at Philadelphia Phillies odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Atlanta Braves at Philadelphia Phillies odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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

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  • 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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Philadelphia Phillies at Oakland Athletics odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Philadelphia Phillies at Oakland Athletics odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Philadelphia Phillies (37-34) and Oakland Athletics (19-54) complete their 3-game series Sunday at RingCentral Coliseum. First pitch is slated for 4:07 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Phillies  vs. Athletics and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Phillies lead 2-0

The Phillies won their 5th straight game on Saturday, 3-2 in 12 innings. It was their 12th victory in the last 14 games. Philadelphia has held their opponents to under 4 runs per game over that span.

Oakland has lost 4 straight games. They are scoring just barely over 2 runs per game over their last 6 games. The A’s are 2-4 entering the final game of this 7-game homestand.

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Phillies at Athletics projected starters

RHP Zack Wheeler vs. LHP Hogan Harris

Wheeler (5-4, 5.79 ERA) will make his 15th start. He has a 1.10 WHIP, 2 BB/9 and 10.3 K/9 in 82 innings.

  • Last start: Win, 6 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 7 K in a 15-3 victory at the  Arizona Diamondbacks Tuesday
  • Last start vs Athletics: No-decision, 5 IP, 7 H, 5 ER, 4 BB, 7 K in a 6-5 home victory on July 22, 2017
  • 2023 away splits: 4-2, 4.62 ERA (39 IP, 20 ER), .266 OBA in 7 starts

Harris (2-0, 4.84 ERA) makes his 2nd start and 5th career appearance. He has a 1.07 WHIP, 3.6 BB/9 and 5.6 K/9 in 22 1/3 innings.

  • Last start: Win, 5 IP, 4 H, 3 ER, 3 BB, 2 K in a 9-5 road victory vs. Pittsburgh Pirates on June 7
  • 2023 home splits: 1-0, 5.11 ERA (12 1/3 IP, 7 ER), .146 OBA in 3 appearances
  • First start vs. Phillies

Phillies at Athletics odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 2:50 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Phillies -250 (bet $250 to win $100) | Athletics +195 (bet $195 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Phillies -1.5 (-135) | Athletics +1.5 (+110)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Phillies at Athletics picks and predictions

Prediction

Phillies 6, Athletics 2

Moneyline

PASS.

The Phillies should have no problem winning their 6th straight game on Sunday in Oakland. Philadelphia is 15-10 in interleague play. As much as I like them to win this game, you can’t put up 2 1/2 units to win 1.

Run line/Against the spread

BET PHILLIES -1.5 (-135).

I don’t mind taking this bet with the odds being a little more reasonable. I would love to see the line move to -2.5 and give us plus odds on the Phillies.

Philadelphia needs to keep pace with the Atlanta Braves and Miami Marlins in the NL East, sitting 8 games back of 1st.

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Over/Under

OVER 7.5 (-105) is the lean even though both games in this series have failed to reach 8 total runs. Philadelphia has scored at least 3 runs in their last 7 games and average 4.5 runs per game on the road. The Phillies have a .273 batting average and a .760 OPS in day games.

Philadelphia will do all the scoring in this game while Wheeler shuts down the Athletics lineup.

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Detroit Tigers at Philadelphia Phillies odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Detroit Tigers at Philadelphia Phillies odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Detroit Tigers (26-31) will begin a 3-game series against the Philadelphia Phillies (27-32) on Monday at Citizens Bank Park. First pitch is scheduled for 6:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Tigers vs. Phillies odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting since 2019 when Phillies went 3-1 vs. Tigers

The Tigers lost 6-2 to the Chicago White Sox Sunday as they were swept in the 3-game series. Despite its record, Detroit is only 3 1/2 games behind the Minnesota Twins for 1st place in the AL Central.

The Phillies cruised to an 11-3 victory over the Washington Nationals on Sunday for their 2nd straight win following a 5-game losing streak.

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Tigers at Phillies projected starters

LHP Joey Wentz vs. RHP Aaron Nola

Wentz (1-5, 7.28 ERA) makes his 12th start. He has a 1.68 WHIP, 3.3 BB/9 and 7.7 K/9 in 47 innings.

  • Has given up 3-plus ER in 7 of his 11 starts
  • Has pitched at least 6 innings in only 1 start

Nola (4-4, 4.70 ERA) makes his 13th start. He has a 1.13 WHIP, 2.2 BB/9 and 7.8 K/9 in 74 2/3 innings.

  • Has allowed multiple ER in 11 of his 12 starts
  • His 7.8 K/9 is the lowest mark of his career and is the lowest since his rookie season (a 7.9 K/9 in 2015)

Tigers 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 7:59 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Tigers +195 (bet $100 to win $195) | Phillies -250 (bet $250 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Tigers +1.5 (+105) | Phillies -1.5 (-125)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Tigers at Phillies picks and predictions

Prediction

Phillies 6, Tigers 4

Moneyline

Even though the Phillies should secure the win at home on Monday, I’ll PASS on their moneyline in this interleague matchup at -250 odds.

Run line/Against the spread

PHILLIES -1.5 (-125) is how I’d wager with the woes that Wentz has endured this season. Nola hasn’t been great either, but there is reason to believe he can put together a solid outing against an inconsistent Tigers lineup.

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Over/Under

OVER 8.5 (-115) is the play based on how Wentz and Nola have pitched thus far. The Tigers are 3-0-1 to the Over in their last 4 interleague road games against a right-handed pitcher.

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Boston Red Sox at Philadelphia Phillies odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Boston Red Sox at Philadelphia Phillies odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Boston Red Sox (19-14) begin a 3-game set with the Philadelphia Phillies (15-17) on Friday at Citizens Bank Park. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Red Sox vs. Phillies odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting. Boston and Philadelphia split 6 games when they last met in 2021.

The Red Sox completed a 4-game sweep of the Toronto Blue Jays 11-5 Thursday. Boston enters on a 6-game win streak and is only 3 games behind the Baltimore Orioles for 2nd place in the AL East.

The Phillies wrapped up a 3-game set with the Los Angeles Dodgers with a 10-6 loss Wednesday; they were outscored 36-11 over the series.  Philadelphia has lost 4 games in a row following a 4-game winning streak and is 5-5 in its last 10 contests.

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Red Sox at Phillies projected starters

LHP Chris Sale vs. RHP Zack Wheeler

Sale (2-2, 6.75 ERA) makes his 7th start. He has a 1.47 WHIP, 3.1 BB/9 and 10.7 K/9 through 29 1/3 IP.

  • Hasn’t given up an HR in his last 3 starts after allowing 5 HRs in his first 3 turns
  • Owns a 0-2 record with a 5.25 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, and 11.3 K/9 in 2 career starts against the Phillies.

Wheeler (3-1, 3.86 ERA) makes his 7th start. He has a 1.22 WHIP, 3.0 BB/9 and 11.3 K/9 through 32 2/3 IP.

  • Has been credited with a win in each of his last 3 starts.
  • He is currently sporting career-best marks in HR/9 (0.28), strikeout rate (29.3%) and barrel rate (2.4%) through 6 starts.

Red Sox 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 8:24 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Red Sox +140 (bet $100 to win $140) | Phillies -165 (bet $165 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Red Sox +1.5 (-150) | Phillies -1.5 (+125)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Red Sox at Phillies picks and predictions

Prediction

Phillies 4, Red Sox 3

Moneyline

PASS.

Even though the Phillies (-165) are favored with Wheeler on the mound, I wouldn’t take their moneyline unless you can get them at -160 odds or better.

Run line/Against the spread

RED SOX +1.5 (-150) is how I’d wager on the run line with how well Boston has been performing recently. Despite Wheeler looking fantastic to begin the season, the Red Sox should be able to keep this game within a run.

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Over/Under

UNDER 8 (-115) is the lean in this interleague matchup with Wheeler limiting hard contact and striking out batters at such a high rate. Sale has looked a little better in recent starts and the Phillies could run out a lineup that has 3 or 4 lefty bats.

The Phillies are 4-0 to the Under in their last 4 interleague games.

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