Philadelphia Phillies vs. Atlanta Braves Prediction and Betting Odds. The 56-92 Philadelphia Phillies are set to take on the 58-90 Atlanta Braves at Turner Field, Atlanta, Georgia tonight September 19, 2015, first pitch is scheduled 7:10 PM
Betting Odds
Moneylines: Phillies +105 / Braves -125
O/U: 8.5 runs
Pitching Match Up
Philadelphia: Jerad Eickhoff (1-3, 3.90 ERA)
Atlanta: Ryan Weber (0-1, 4.38 ERA)
In their last games: In Game 1 of this 3 game series yesterday the Braves beat the Phillies 2-1.
The Phillies head into Atlanta for the 2nd game of a 3 game series. The Jerad Eickhoff goes for the Phillies and the 0-1 Ryan Weber goes for the Braves. The Braves open at -125 with a line sitting at 7 runs. Both of these teams are out of the playoff picture and the Phillies have lost 4 straight and the Braves snapped their 2 game losing streak with a win in Game 1 of this series yesterday. The Phillies have the fewest wins in the Majors and it is not hard to see why, as they rank 27th in runs scored and 29th in team ERA. The Braves have the 2nd fewest wins in the Majors and their stats are actually worse than Philadelphia ranking dead last in runs scored and team ERA. The Braves have not won 2 straight games since August 7th and 8th.
Philadelphia at Atlanta Key Betting Trends
Philadelphia is 6-18 in their last 24 overall.
The Phillies are 26-58 in their last 84 road games.
Philadelphia has an Over record of 5-2 in their last 7 games.
Atlanta is 13-41 in their last 54 overall.
The Braves are 5-16 in their last 21 home games.
Atlanta has an Over record of 9-4 in their last 13 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Key Player Injuries
PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES
Elvis Araujo P 60-Day Disabled List
Chad Billingsley 60-Day Disabled List
Maikel Franco 3B 15-Day Disabled List
Matt Harrison P 60-Day Disabled List
Cesar Hernandez 2B 60-Day Disabled List
Mario Hollands P 60-Day Disabled List
Cliff Lee P 60-Day Disabled List
Jonathan Pettibone 60-Day Disabled List
ATLANTA BRAVES
Jason Grilli P 15-Day Disabled List
Mike Minor P 60-Day Disabled List
Paco Rodriguez P 60-Day Disabled List
Shae Simmons P 60-Day Disabled List
Chris Withrow P 60-Day Disabled List
Consensus Pick (Moneyline)
Philadelphia: 45%
Atlanta: 55%
Free MLB Pick
The Phillies had lost 3 straight games with Jerad Eickhoff on the hill before his last outing when he only gave up 1 earned run in 7 innings in a 7-5 win over the Chicago Cubs. Since he was recalled from AAA he has made 6 starts with 4 of them being quality ones. Ryan Webber has only made 2 starts for the Braves on the season and the rookie has lost both. In his debut he was not bad giving up 2 earned runs in 6 innings of work against the Phillies, but he got no help in a 5-0 loss. In his last outing he gave up 4 earned runs in 6 innings in a 10-7 loss to the New York Mets.
Tough call in this one between the 2 worst teams in baseball, but at home and since the Braves have had the Phillies number as of late I have to go with them.
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