Atlanta Braves (104-58 last season) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (90-72 last season)
Atlanta Braves vs. Philadelphia Phillies 3/30/24 – As the Braves make their way to the field to squarely face the Phillies today, there are good reasons to be positive and other reasons to worry. Showcasing the Braves’ incredible 104-58 and the Phillies’ respectable 90-72, this game surely features an abundance of talent and strategy, enhanced with premium expert insights. This duel is not to-be-missed by the fans and players alike, as it gives an outline of the type of the future for these two clubs made for the new season.
The Atlanta Braves are going to start the game as a strong favorite, as they have played a super season. The offense talent of the club wasn’t something to be underestimated. They boasted a .276 hit average and 307 home runs, which translated into a noteworthy 947 runs. Besides batting average, the team’s slugging and on-base percentages were noteworthy, providing proof of balanced and well-balanced attack. Away ATS is (42-39) which shows some level of inconsistency on the road. This is an area they’d better fix right off the bat starting with the current game.
The Philadelphia Phillies also were not a powerhouse even if they lossed. And their batting statistics of .256 and 220 home runs placed them atop the league scoring with 796 runs. This was not surprising considering their offensive abilities. Their pitching staff’s performance, led by Aaron Nola, had an ERA 4.02, only a slight improvement over the Braves in this aspect. Even though they performed poorly on the road against the spread, the Phillies have shown their ability to play against higher seeded teams as we have seen them upset these teams.
Atlanta Braves vs. Philadelphia Phillies 3/30/24 Game Info
| When: | Saturday, March 30, 2024, at 4:05 PM ET |
| Where: | Citizens Bank Park |
| TV: | FS1 |
| Stream: | MLB.TV |
Max Fried (8-1 W-L, 2.55 ERA) vs. Aaron Nola (12-9 W-L, 4.46 ERA)
Last year of Max Fried was everything but bad, 8-1 W-L was the way he put the icing on the cake topped up with a shiny 2.55 ERA. His control in the field, which was confirmed by 80 strikeouts of 18 was instrumental in the team’s victory. Fried succeeded to keep the opponents’ WHIP at 1.13, which means that he is a pitcher who can keep the other team at bay and prevent them from hitting home runs; such is an advantage in this match.
Aaron Nola, on the opposite side helped the Phillies with durability and strikeouts, he ended with a 12-9 record and 4.46 ERA for 193.2 innings. 202 strikeouts mean that he can get other batters out, but the higher ERA and home run count are vulnerable spots for the Braves to use as a pulling point. Nola’s task will be to make the best use of his powerful strike-out ability without making costly mistakes against a hard-hitting Braves’ offense.
MLB Odds/Point Spread: TBD, Total Odds: TBD
The betting odds are yet to be determined, but given the Braves’ recent performance and the Phillies’ competitive edge, this matchup promises to be closely contested. Bettors should keep an eye on updates as the game approaches for potential value bets.
Atlanta Braves Betting Trends
The Braves’ recent results show they have just a little bit more edge-playing straight up than against the spread, suggesting it might be wise to bet on the moneyline rather than on the spread. Their consistency in over totals, most notably in away games, is indicative of their strong offense and a relevant trend for bettors to follow.
Philadelphia Phillies Betting Trends
The Philadelphia Phillies have revealed some challenges with the spread during away games, suggesting a source of concern for investors. However, like other teams that consistently go over on totals, their games involving Philadelphia also tend to be high-scoring encounters which can benefit bettors.
Atlanta Braves vs. Philadelphia Phillies 3/30/24 Betting Picks
Taking into account the weaknesses and strengths of the two teams and the pitching match-up, this game could be the most closely played. However, the Braves’ superior offensive stats and Fried’s pitching prowess give them the edge in this baseball matchup preview.
For the game bettors, the prediction is to hold the Braves’ hand. And also prop bets on total strikeouts for both starters could be fun, as both were quite successful in striking out the opposing batters last season. In addition to the offensive prowess and recent trends, betting for the over of total hits could make sense and for what is likely to be a high-scoring game.
Free Pick and Prediction: Atlanta Braves 5, Philadelphia Phillies 3