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2022 MLB Handicapping
(42-32) Atlanta Braves vs. Philadelphia Phillies (39-35)
Date: Tuesday, June 28th, 2022
Time: 7:05 PM ET
Venue: Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, PA
Projected Pitchers: Charlie Morton (ATL) vs. Zack Wheeler (PHI)
MLB Moneyline Odds: Braves +100 / Phillies -120
MLB run line Betting Odds: Braves +1.5 (-205 ) / Phillies -1.5 (+175)
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: 8
NL East action sees the Braves on the road to take on the Phillies for the first game of their series.
The starting pitchers in this one are Charlie Morton and Zack Wheeler.
Atlanta is at even money while Philadelphia is laying a short price at home. The total opened at 7 and is up to 8 at most spots.
Atlanta Braves
After what was a pretty inconsistent start for them, the Braves have played much better and have been looking like the team we thought they would.
Based on the talent this team has, it was definitely possible they could play like one of the best teams in the NL, but we still had to see. They have come back down to Earth a little bit, but I still like the direction they are headed in.
One of the knocks on them, when they had their big winning streak and really turned their season around, was that they were not facing a lot of good teams. Although they still had to go out there and win the games, there is no question the level of competition was not very high and they were not truly getting tested.
A team that did give them a big test was the Dodgers and Atlanta did not play their best ball against LA in their last series. Sure, it was not to the point where they did not belong on the field, but it was still clear who the better team is.
The Braves were able to take game 2 but were not able to win the series. They had their chances to win the other ones but did not do enough in the big spots to get the job done.
As they hit the road for this divisional matchup, it will once again be a test for them. Right now, there are only 3 games that separate Atlanta and Philadelphia, and these head-to-head matchups will once again mean a lot.
Although the offense was not great in their last series, I did like the pitching from the Braves against a tough lineup. They will need to do the same thing when they face off with another dangerous offense starting on Tuesday.
Charlie Morton will be getting the ball in the opener and he has not quite been himself this season. He is coming off of a good start against the Giants and will look to have similar results against the Phillies.
Philadelphia Phillies
As the season goes on, I still do not know what to entirely make of the Phillies in 2022. I have seen things that I like, but I still have to see more of that kind of play.
Throughout the year, a trait to describe them definitely has been inconsistent. As of now, they are trending more in a consistent direction, but they could very easily start sliding again.
Whether there is a link or not, they have turned their season around since letting go of their manager. Of course, a lot of their issues were not solely to blame on Girardi, but they have played better and are looking more like a threat than they were earlier on in the season.
As we know, timing is everything in sports, and boy, the broken hand for Bryce Harper could not have happened at a worse time. Just when it seemed like this team was starting to figure it out, they lose their best player and one of the best in the world.
With some of the other bats they have in the lineup, I could still see Philadelphia scoring a decent amount of runs in his absence, but it would not shock me if they did have some struggles in there. When a team loses someone like him, it is not easy to keep playing well.
Over the weekend, the Phils went into San Diego and took 3 of 4 from the Padres. There is no question that was a big statement by them and they could make another one if they won the series with the Braves.
Clearly, these guys want to eventually catch the Mets who are in first place, but their immediate attention is on the Braves. With not a lot of games separating them and a lot of the season still to play, the Phillies still feel like they can get by them. There is no better way to do so than by taking care of business when you face the team ahead of you.
This club will have just the guy they want on the mound to open things up with Atlanta. Zack Wheeler is back to looking like himself and he is one of the best in the game. The right-hander comes into this game with a record of 6-4 and an ERA of 2.77.
MLB Baseball Betting Trends:
- The Braves are 9-2 in their last 11 road games.
- The Braves are 4-10 in their last 14 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
- The Phillies are 9-1 in their last 10 games vs. a team with a winning record.
- The Phillies are 12-2 in their last 14 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Atlanta Braves vs. Philadelphia Phillies MLB Prediction:
This is a matchup between two tough teams in the NL. I could see it being close when the final out is recorded.
In this spot, I do trust the Phillies a little more. They have the better starter and although not great, the bullpen has been better for them.
The numbers might not stand out, but Morton still has been effective at times this season. I think he could be solid in this one, but I still trust the offense for Philly to get some runs and get the job done.
My play is on the Phillies as the short home favorite.
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