Predictions for Phillies vs. Braves: Score Projection, Over/Under Pick & Odds – Aug. 20
Tuesday’s game features the Atlanta Braves (66-58) and the Philadelphia Phillies (73-51) clashing at Truist Park in what should be a close matchup, with a projected 4-3 win for the Braves according to our computer prediction. First pitch is at 7:20 p.m. ET on August 20.
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Phillies vs. Braves Matchup Info
- When: Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 7:20 p.m. ET
- Where: Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia
- How to Watch on TV: BSSO
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Phillies vs. Braves Predictions
- Score Prediction: Braves 4, Phillies 3
- Total Prediction: Under 8 runs
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Phillies vs. Braves Betting Lines
| Favorite | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phillies | -130 | +110 | 8 | -108 | -112 |
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Phillies Betting Insights
- Philadelphia has come away with 62 wins in the 100 contests it has been listed as the favorite in this season.
- The Phillies have a win-loss record of 53-33 when favored by -130 or better by sportsbooks this year.
- Contests involving Philadelphia have gone over the total set by bookmakers in 58 of 124 chances this season.
- The Phillies were the moneyline favorite in nine of their past 15 games, and they went 5-4 in those matchups.
- In its past 15 outings, Philadelphia and its opponents combined to hit the over eight times (all 15 of the games had set totals).
Braves Betting Insights
- Atlanta has compiled a 9-12 record in games it was listed as the moneyline underdog (winning 42.9% of those games).
- In games they have played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +110 or longer, the Braves have a 1-4 record (winning only 20% of their games).
- Atlanta has combined with opponents to hit the over on the total 45 times this season for a 45-72-7 record against the over/under.
- In three games over their past 15 matchups when set as underdogs by bookmakers, the Braves had a record of 2-1.
- In its past 15 games with a total, Atlanta and its opponents have combined to hit the over eight times.
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Phillies vs. Braves Probable Pitchers
Phillies’ Starting Pitcher: Zack Wheeler
- The 34-year-old has pitched in 24 games this season with a 2.72 ERA and 9.8 strikeouts per nine innings with a batting average against of .193.
- Zack Wheeler’s team has been victorious in 63.6% of the games he’s started as the moneyline favorite with a record of 14-8.
- In games Wheeler has started, his team is 14-10.
- Games started by Wheeler have an 11-13-0 record at hitting the over this season.
Braves’ Starting Pitcher: Reynaldo López
- During 19 games this season, the 30-year-old has a 2.06 ERA and 8.8 strikeouts per nine innings, while giving up a batting average of .231 to his opponents.
- The Braves have a 2-1 record in López’s three starts this season when they were the underdog on the moneyline.
- López’s team has put together a 12-7 record in his 19 starts.
- Reynaldo Lopez has started 19 games with a total set by oddsmakers this season. The teams have combined to go over the run total in three of them.
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Phillies’ 2024 Performance
| Split | Record |
|---|---|
| Overall | 73-51 |
| Home | 42-23 |
| Road | 31-28 |
| One-Run Games | 15-17 |
| Scoring 5+ Runs | 53-10 |
Braves’ 2024 Performance
| Split | Record |
|---|---|
| Overall | 66-58 |
| Home | 32-26 |
| Road | 34-32 |
| One-Run Games | 13-18 |
| Scoring 5+ Runs | 43-13 |
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