In this article, we will formulate a Philadelphia Phillies vs Atlanta Braves prediction for this MLB showdown on Sunday, March 31st at Citizens Bank Park. We will take a look at:
-The Atlanta Braves recent form and recent player performance
-The Philadelphia Phillies recent form and recent player performance
-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for today’s game between the Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies.
Braves Offense Has Confidence
The Braves come into this game with a 2-0 record, and they should have confidence with the offense. On Saturday, the Braves scored nine runs on the way to the comfortable victory. Ozzie Albies had a strong game, putting up three hits, two runs, and one home run. Getting the start for the Braves here will be Chris Sale, who came over from the Boston Red Sox this offseason. Last season, in 20 games, he finished with a 6-5 record and an ERA of 4.30.
Phillies Pitching Has been an Issue
The Phillies pitching has been an issue heading into this game, and they are going to need better pitching here. Getting the start for the Phillies will be Ranger Suarez, who finished last season with a 4-6 record and an ERA of 4.18. On Saturday, Aaron Nola wasn’t good, going 4.1 innings, giving up 12 hits and seven runs. On offense, the only real bright spot was Bryson Stott, who finished with three hits and two RBIs.
Philadelphia Phillies Team Facts
- The Phillies have lost each of their last nine Sunday games against NL East opponents that held a winning record.
- The Phillies have covered the run line seven of their last eight games against NL East opponents that held a winning record.
- The Phillies have led after 5 innings in four of their last five games as underdogs against National League opponents.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Phillies’ last eight Sunday day games at Citizens Bank Park.
- The Phillies have led after 7 innings in four of their last six games as underdogs against NL East opponents.
Atlanta Braves Team Facts
- The Braves have won seven of their last eight road games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Braves have covered the run line seven of their last eight road games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Braves have trailed after 7 innings in each of their last five Sunday day games as road favorites.
- The Braves have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last four Sunday games as road favorites.
- The Braves have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last five Sunday day games as road favorites.
Braves vs Phillies Betting Prediction
The Braves have gotten good pitching from Chris Sale during spring training, and he’s going to carry that over into the regular season. The Braves’ offense has so much confidence and even against Ranger Suarez, they are going to have no issue running up the score here. The Phillies’ offense again won’t keep up here, and that will be the difference here. Back the Braves on the money line. Following this series, the Braves will take on the White Sox, while the Phillies will play against the Reds.