Philadelphia Phillies vs Atlanta Braves Prediction: Phillies will not lose to direct competitor second straight home game

The first game of the series at Citizens Bank Park between Philadelphia and Atlanta ended with a win for the Braves. Will the Phillies be able to get revenge in game two? Let's pick a few bets at once.

Philadelphia still on fire

Although the Phillies lost the first game of their home series to Atlanta, it is worth noting that the team, as a whole, has been performing at a high level lately. For example, during the stretch of the previous 20 games, the Phillies have gone 13-7. Only Atlanta has a better record in this period in the American League.

Philadelphia played the first game of the series with the Braves just after the end of road trip, where in the final game the team managed by Rob Thomson after the dismissal of Joe Girardi defeated the San Diego Padres 6-2, 0-1, 4-2, 8-5.

Philadelphia's starting pitcher for the second game of the series with Atlanta is Ranger Suarez, 6-4, and a 4.23 ERA in 14 games.

Atlanta fast approaching the division lead

Brian Snitker's team has picked up just cruising speed lately. The Braves, including the first game of their series with Philadelphia, have won 15 of their previous 20 games and are now just four wins behind the New York Mets, who lead the National League Central Division. The Phillies, by the way, are third and eight wins behind the Mets.

Kyle Wright, 8-4 and a 3.18 ERA in 14 starts, will pitch for Atlanta in the second game of the series with the Phillies.

Head-to-head encounters

The score in the season series is 3-2 in favor of Atlanta.

Expert Betting Tips

For Atlanta, the series in Philadelphia comes after an energy-consuming clash with the Los Angeles Dodgers that ended with the Braves losing 2 out of 3 games. The Phillies also had a tough showdown with the Padres but won it. In addition, the Phillies are now at home and can hardly afford to lose to Atlanta, especially in the conditions of the tight struggle in the division for the second time in a row on their field.

Prediction: Philadelphia will win.

Betting options:

• W1 for 2.15;
• Philadelphia ITO (4.5) for 2.25;
• W1+TO (8.5) for 3.50.

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