Atlanta Braves at Philadelphia Phillies 3/28/19 - MLB Betting Odds & Picks
Atlanta Braves vs. Philadelphia Phillies
MLB: 3:05 PM EST
Mar. 28, 2019
TV: FSSE
Latest Odds : PHI -200 Total 7.5
The Philadelphia Phillies open up as a big home favorite on opening day as they will host the Atlanta Braves. Bryce Harper was the biggest off-season signing and the Philadelphia fans will welcome in at Citizen Bank Park for their home opener. The Phillies have one of the best lineups in the league heading into opening day.
25 year old Aaron Nola will get the start on the mound for Philadelphia. Nola struggled a little bit giving up hits in the preseason. Nola saw action in both the Grapefruit League but was watched carefully to be sure he would make the opening day start.
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The Atlanta Braves will play their first three games of the season on the road in Philadelphia. The Braves Ronald Acuna Jr. had a big preseason and is expected to bring that into the regular season. Acuna Jr. won the NL rookie of the year last season and continues to show why. The Braves lost the Phillies in their last regular season meeting 3-1.
28 year old Julio Teheran will make the start on the hill for the Braves. Teheran posted a 3.94 ERA last season and will look to be the Braves #1 option until Mike Foltynewicz's elbow is better. The Braves are 0-4 in their last 4 road games.
Recent Betting Trends:
Braves are 0-4 in their last 4 road games.
Phillies are 5-22 in their last 27 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 11-5 in Teherans last 16 starts overall.
Over is 5-0 in Phillies last 5 during game 1 of a series.
Free Betting Pick: Philadelphia Phillies -1.5 runs
The Phillies are a big home favorite on opening day and for good reason. The Phillies are 5-1 in Nolas last 6 home starts vs. Braves. The Braves are 6-13 in the last 19 meetings in Philadelphia. The Phillies are 12-4 in Nolas last 16 starts vs. National League East. Final Score Prediction: The Phillies win 5-2 and cover ATS.