Atlanta Braves vs Philadelphia Phillies Prediction MLB Picks 8/29/24

Philadelphia Phillies (78-55) vs Atlanta Braves (72-60)

Game Info: Thursday, August 29, 2024 at 6:40 pm (Citizens Bank Park)

Cristopher Sanchez (9-9) (3.44) vs Charlie Morton (7-7) (4.31)

Betting Odds: Philadelphia Phillies -152 / Atlanta Braves +127 --- Over/Under: 8.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds

The Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies meet Thursday in MLB game 1 action at Citizens Bank Park. Here’s an Atlanta Braves vs Philadelphia Phillies Prediction. This article will include an Atlanta Braves vs Philadelphia Phillies Pick.

Atlanta Braves Betting Preview

The Atlanta Braves are 73-60 on the year after playing the Nationals and Twins. The Atlanta Braves have scored 23 runs in their last 3 games and 4 or more runs in 4 of their last 5 games. The Atlanta Braves have won 7 straight games when scoring 4 or more runs. Marcell Ozuna leads the Atlanta Braves with 154 hits and 98 RBI, while Matt Olson and Austin Riley have combined for 224 hits and 129 RBI. The Braves will take on the Rockies after this series.

Philadelphia Phillies Betting Preview

The Philadelphia Phillies are 78-55 on the year after playing the Royals and Astros. The Philadelphia Phillies have scored 8 runs in their last 3 games and 4 or more runs in 4 of their last 6 games. The Philadelphia Phillies have won 6 of their last 8 games when scoring 4 or more runs. Alec Bohm leads the Philadelphia Phillies with 147 hits and 89 RBI, while Nick Castellanos and Bryce Harper have combined for 250 hits and 147 RBI.

Atlanta Braves vs Philadelphia Phillies Pitching Pick Matchup

Charlie Morton gets the ball for the Atlanta Braves, and he is 7-7 with a 4.24 ERA and 133 strikeouts this season. Morton has allowed 30 hits and 13 earned runs in his last 25.2 innings. Morton has a 4.62 ERA and .236 allowed batting average in 60.1 road innings. Morton is 5-7 with a 4.81 ERA and 111 strikeouts in his career against the Philadelphia Phillies.

Cristopher Sanchez gets the ball for the Philadelphia Phillies, and he is 9-9 with a 3.51 ERA and 116 strikeouts this season. Sanchez has allowed 28 hits and 12 runs in his last 25.2 innings. Sanchez has a 2.18 ERA and .217 allowed batting average in 86.2 home innings. Sanchez is 0-3 with a 4.66 ERA and 21 strikeouts in his career against the Atlanta Braves.

Why the Atlanta Braves will win

  • The Braves have won each of their last six night games after playing the previous day.
  • The Phillies have lost four of their last five night games against National League opponents that held a winning record.
  • The Braves have covered the run line in each of their last five road games.
  • The Phillies have failed to cover the run line in six of their last seven games at Citizens Bank Park against teams that held a winning record.

Philadelphia Phillies Player Prop Facts

  • Trea Turner has hit a home run in three of his last four appearances at Citizens Bank Park against NL opponents that held a winning record.
  • Trea Turner has recorded at least one Single in each of the Phillies' last six home games against NL East opponents that held a winning record.
  • J.T. Realmuto has recorded at least one total base in each of his last nine appearances at Citizens Bank Park.
  • Trea Turner has recorded at least one RBI in each of his last four appearances at Citizens Bank Park against NL opponents that held a winning record.
  • J.T. Realmuto has recorded a Double in four of his last five appearances against opponents that held a winning record.
  • J.T. Realmuto has recorded at least one hit in each of his last nine appearances at Citizens Bank Park.
  • Trea Turner has scored at least one run in eight of his last nine appearances against NL opponents at Citizens Bank Park.

Atlanta Braves Player Prop Facts

  • Adam Duvall has recorded at least one RBI in each of his last six appearances against the Phillies at Citizens Bank Park.
  • Marcell Ozuna has recorded at least one hit in each of the Braves' last 10 games against opponents that held a winning record.
  • Ronald Acuna Jr. has scored at least one run in nine of the Braves' last 10 road games against the Phillies.
  • Matt Olson has recorded at least one Double in each of the Braves' last four night games against opponents that held a winning record.
  • Adam Duvall has hit a home run in three of his last four appearances at Citizens Bank Park against NL East opponents that held a winning record.
  • Charlie Morton has recorded six or more strikeouts in each of his last three appearances.
  • Marcell Ozuna has recorded a single in each of the Braves' last seven night games.
  • Marcell Ozuna has recorded at least one total base in each of the Braves' last 10 night games.

Matchup/League Facts

  • The Philadelphia Phillies rank 4th in the league for walks allowed this season (357).
  • The Philadelphia Phillies rank 5th in the league for hits this season (1178).
  • The Atlanta Braves rank T29th in the league for steals this season (55).
  • The Atlanta Braves rank 2nd in the league for ERA this season (3.64).

Atlanta Braves vs Philadelphia Phillies Prediction

The Philadelphia Phillies continue to be hit or miss in the second half of the season, and the Braves have been on a tear offensively this week. It's also fair to say Charlie Morton is a better pitcher than what he's shown so far this season. The Braves have won 6 of the last 9 games against the Phillies and need to take advantage of this series as a last chance to close the gap in the NL East. The Phillies are going to get the benefit of the doubt at home, but the value is with the Braves and the plus money.

Randy’s Pick Atlanta Braves +127

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