Groups trying to get the early higher hand within the Nationwide League East sq. off in a season-opening matchup when the Atlanta Braves face the Philadelphia Phillies at Residents Financial institution Park in Philadelphia. This sport was initially scheduled for Opening Day on Thursday however was pushed again a day to because of the climate forecast. The Braves (104-58 in 2023) have received the final six division titles. The Phillies (90-72 in 2023), who’ve completed second or third in every of the final 4 seasons, have received 80 or extra video games each full season since 2018. Atlanta received 9 of the final 14 regular-season conferences between the groups, however Philadelphia has knocked the Braves out of the NLDS the previous two seasons.
The sport is slated to start at 3:05 p.m. ET. The Braves hit .276 as a crew final 12 months, one of the best in MLB, whereas the Phillies had a .256 common, ninth-best. Atlanta is the -126 favourite (threat $126 to win $100) on the cash line within the newest Braves vs. Phillies odds from SportsLine consensus, whereas the over/beneath for complete runs scored is 7. Earlier than making any Phillies vs. Braves picks, you’ll want to see the MLB predictions and betting recommendation from SportsLine’s confirmed laptop simulation mannequin.
The SportsLine Projection Mannequin simulates each MLB sport 10,000 occasions. It’s coming off a worthwhile 93-74 season on top-rated MLB picks, and it excelled on top-rated run-line picks, going 18-6 (+766). Anyone following has seen huge returns.
Now, the mannequin has set its sights on Braves vs. Phillies and simply locked in its picks and MLB predictions. You may head to SportsLine now to see the mannequin’s picks. Now, listed here are a number of MLB odds and betting strains for Braves vs. Phillies:
- Braves vs. Phillies cash line: Atlanta -126, Philadelphia +106
- Braves vs. Phillies over/beneath: 7.5 runs
- Braves vs. Phillies run line: Atlanta -1.5 (+139)
- ATL: The Braves have hit the cash line in 52 of their final 83 away video games (+4.95 items)
- PHIL: The Phillies have hit the cash line in 73 of their final 118 video games (+13.30 items)
- Braves vs. Phillies picks: See picks at SportsLine
Why it’s best to again the Braves
Spencer Strider, one of many preseason Cy Younger favorites, will begin for Atlanta and he is backed by an offense coming off a historic 12 months. Second-year participant Michael Harris was a key a part of that Atlanta offense a season in the past. The middle fielder hit .293 with 33 doubles, three triples, 18 homers and 57 RBI. He additionally swiped 20 bases and completed the common season on a five-game hitting streak. In 14 video games towards the Phillies final season, he hit .255 with three doubles, three homers and 7 RBI.
First baseman Matt Olson provides the facility for the Braves. In his third season with Atlanta and ninth total, the previous Oakland Athletic hit a career-high 54 homers final 12 months, whereas driving in 139. He has been sturdy, and has performed in 162 video games in every of his two seasons with the Braves. In 14 regular-season video games towards Philadelphia in 2023, he hit .271 with one double, six homers and 15 RBI. See which crew to choose right here.
Why it’s best to again the Phillies
Philadelphia will counter with right-hander Zack Wheeler. In 32 video games, all begins in 2023, Wheeler went 13-6 with a 3.61 ERA. In 192 innings, he allowed simply 77 earned runs, whereas strolling 39 and hanging out 212. In his first 4 seasons with Philadelphia, he has gone 43-25. He pitched nicely towards the Braves final season, posting a 2-0 file in three begins. In 19 innings, he allowed 13 hits and 7 earned runs, whereas strolling six and hanging out 21.
Among the many Phillies’ key offensive performers is first baseman Bryce Harper. A 12 months in the past, he performed in 126 video games as he was restricted by harm and batted .293 with 29 doubles, one triple, 21 homers and 72 RBI. In 14 video games towards the Braves in 2023, he hit .244 with 5 homers and 9 RBI. He has blistered Atlanta within the postseason, nonetheless. In 29 profession playoff at-bats towards the Braves, he’s batting .483 with three doubles, 5 homers and 10 RBI. See which crew to choose right here.
Learn how to make Braves vs. Phillies picks
SportsLine’s mannequin is leaning Over on the entire, projecting 10.8 mixed runs. It additionally says one aspect of the cash line has all the worth. You may solely get the mannequin’s MLB picks at SportsLine.
So who wins Braves vs. Phillies, and which aspect has all the worth? Go to SportsLine now to see which aspect you’ll want to leap on, all from the mannequin that went 18-6 on top-rated MLB run-line picks final season, and discover out.
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