The Atlanta Braves (46-26) and Philadelphia Phillies (38-34) open up a 3-game set Tuesday at Citizens Bank Park. First pitch is at 6:40 p.m. ET (TBS). 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: Tied 2-2
The Braves have won 6 in a row to extend their NL East lead to 4 1/2 games over the Miami Marlins. They’re doing it with the bats as they’ve averaged 9.33 runs per game during the stretch. Atlanta is 15-5 over the last 20 games and 12-5 against left-handed starters, which they’ll face Tuesday.
Philadelphia is also red-hot, winners of 6 in a row as well, and 8 of 10. Unfortunately, they haven’t been able to catch up much ground because Atlanta has been so hot. The Phils sit 8 games out in 3rd place. They are a solid 19-11 at home.