ATLANTA BRAVES @ PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES – 3:41PM
The Braves are in Philadelphia today to kick off their final series against the Phillies. Out of the 9 games these teams have played so far this season the Braves have won 6 of them. Each team has won 4 out of the last 5 games they have played so they both bring strong momentum into today’s matchup. With the Braves sitting 5 games behind the Phillies in the NL East standings the next 4 games these teams will play against each other have huge implications on playoff seeding for the postseason. With Charlie Morton taking the mound for Atlanta and Cristopher Sánchez for Philly, the pitching duel could be the deciding factor. Morton, while experienced, has struggled with consistency this season, posting a 7-7 record and a 4.24 ERA. Sánchez, on the other hand, has been a reliable arm for the Phillies, with a 9-9 record and a 3.51 ERA. This gives Philly a slight edge on the mound along with having the home field advantage. When it comes to hitting, the Phillies have shown better form in August, with players like Bryce Harper and J.T. Realmuto stepping up. The Braves, despite their depth, have been inconsistent at the plate, particularly in the absence of their star players. Given the current pitching matchup, hitting trends, and taking injuries into account look for the Phillies to win this game. AI is recommending a 55% likelihood that the Phillies win this matchup as it anticipates the game to be close so you are better off sticking with the moneyline and not playing the run line.
The Pick: Phillies Moneyline
BALTIMORE ORIOLES @ LOS ANGELES DODGERS – 7:11PM
Tonight, the Los Angeles Dodgers face the Baltimore Orioles in a game that could be pivotal for both teams. This will be the final game in their regular season series with each team getting a win so far. Both of these teams are fighting to win their respective divisions as well so there’s a lot at stake right now. This should be a game with a lot of scoring as Bobby Miller takes the mound for the Dodgers, while Cade Povich pitches for the Orioles. Miller has struggled this season with a 7.49 ERA while Povich’s 6.10 ERA isn’t much better. However, the Dodgers’ superior bullpen (3.52 ERA) should provide stability late in the game and they have the home field advantage as well. Look to bet on the Dodgers in this game. AI is recommending a 63% likelihood that the Dodgers win assuming Freddie Freeman plays. If he does not play, that percentage drops to about 60%.
The Pick: Dodgers Moneyline
OTHER BETS TO CONSIDER:
Charlie Morton OVER 5.5 Strikeouts
Cristopher Sanchez OVER 4.5 Strikeouts
J.T. Realmuto 1+ Hits
Bryce Harper 1+ Hits
Matt Olson 1+ RBI’s
Boston Red Sox Moneyline
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. 1+ Runs scored
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. 1+ RBI’s
Masataka Yoshida 1+ Hits
Red Sox vs. Blue Jays Alternate Total Runs OVER 7.5
LONG SHOT PARLAY:
3 Leg Parlay +3600 Odds
- Matt Olson to hit a Home Run
- Cristopher Sanchez 6+ Strikeouts
- Los Angeles Dodgers -1.5 Run Line
A $5 wager pays $180.02