Philadelphia Phillies vs. Atlanta Braves 7/5/24 MLB Betting Picks

Philadelphia Phillies vs. Atlanta Braves 7/5/24 – As the MLB season heats up, the Philadelphia Phillies (55-29) prepare to face off against the Atlanta Braves (46-36) in a highly anticipated match at Truist Park. With their impressive record, the Phillies lead the series with the Braves looking to make a significant comeback in their home field advantage. This showdown, scheduled for Friday, July 5, 2024, at 7:20 PM ET, is a crucial one for both teams as they battle for position in their respective divisions. For enthusiasts and bettors alike, this game is a prime target for baseball top free picks, featuring two of the league’s top teams clashing in a pivotal mid-season game.

Philadelphia Phillies vs. Atlanta Braves 7/5/24

Philadelphia Phillies vs. Atlanta Braves 7/5/24

Team	RL	TOTAL	ML
Phillies	TBD	TBD	TBD
Braves	TBD	TBD	TBD

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— Philadelphia Phillies (@Phillies) July 4, 2024

As the betting odds are yet to be announced, bettors should keep a close eye on updates as game day approaches. The performance trends of both teams suggest a tight match, potentially influencing a closer spread and a balanced moneyline.

Aaron Nola (9-4, 3.43 ERA) vs. Max Fried (7-3, 2.91 ERA)

Aaron Nola has been one of the dominant pitchers for the Phillies this season, having a record of 9-4 and a very impressive ERA of 3.43 ERA and 1 04 WHIP over 107.2 innings pitched. Nola is not granting many walks to the opposing team (25) while fanning 99 batters which is quite an advantage to Philadelphia. His communication and organization skills will be vital in managing Atlanta’s lineup, which is capable of exploiting any shortcomings of the pitcher.

Max Fried on the other side posed a stiff challenge 7-3 and a low 2.91 ERA and other details that are considered imperative for the pitcher such as the BB/9, which is abbreviated for 1.09 WHIP in 96 innings. Fried is a reliable player who experiences less home runs this season with only 6. The series will present a major test for the Braves’ pitching, and his precise pitching will be good for Atlanta especially when facing the Phillies’ lineup that has been renowned for power.

Phillies’ Powerful Lineup

Philadelphia Phillies step into this match with averages that .259 and a slugging of .421. Their strike rate as to how they converted the hitting into runs this season is impressive with 99 home runs. Another area of concern is their on-base percentage of .333 with this meaning they are able to regularly get players to the on base position, which creates many chances to score. When they prolong this, they become an extremely powerful hitting team that is almost certain to come through against any pitching staff out there.

Braves’ Defensive Resolve

Although the Braves may not have the celebrated lineup ahead of them with a .243 batting average and 89 home runs, the stumbling block that is their pitching staff, just made up for it with Max Fried’s paltry 3.5 ER and a 1.20 WHIP. Against the Phillies’ aggressive batters, their approach is expected to entail beginning sequencing and avoiding committing a lot of walks and free bases that give the aggressive hitters a chance to advance since their offense is relatively weaker than their defense.

Trends

Philadelphia Phillies Betting Trends

Phillies are 3-2 in their last 5 games.
Philadelphia Phillies are 2-3 in their last 5 games against the spread
Phillies are 19-18 in their road games against the spread
The totals have gone OVER in 2 of Phillies’ last 5 games
The totals have gone OVER in 20 of Phillies’ 47 last games at home

Atlanta Braves Betting Trends

Braves are 2-3 in their last 5 games.
Atlanta Braves are 1-4 in their last 5 games against the spread
Braves are 19-23 in their road games against the spread
The totals have gone OVER in 0 of Braves’ last 5 games
The totals have gone OVER in 14 of Braves’ 40 last games at home