The Atlanta Braves (73-60) and Philadelphia Phillies (78-55) begin a 4-game series Thursday. First pitch from Citizens Bank Park is set for 6:40 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 6-3
The Braves are coming off a 5-1 win as -136 favorites at the Minnesota Twins Wednesday with the Under (7.5) hitting. LHP Chris Sale earned his 15th victory (6 IP, 1 ER, 6 H, 1 BB, 6 K), which ties him for the MLB lead in wins. The Braves got a solo home run from RF Jorge Soler and RBIs from 1B Matt Olson and LF Ramon Laureano. Atlanta has won 6 of its last 7 games.
Philadelphia had its 4-game winning streak snapped in a 10-0 loss as a +106 underdog to the visiting Houston Astros Wednesday as the total (10) pushed. RHP Taijuan Walker was rocked for 6 ER on 13 hits over 6 innings. The offense could only manage 3 hits on the day. Despite the loss, the Phillies are 44-24 at home this season.