Phillies at Braves
O/U 13.5 · RL Braves -1.5 · Truist Park
The pick & result
- Published pick
- Braves ML -130
- Published odds
- -130
- Result
- Lost
- Final score
- 9-4
Odds are the American price printed with this pick, not a current offer. Wins, losses and pushes remain on the public record; a missing grade is not a win.
The line
FANDUEL · 9 moves| Market | Opened Sep 13 10:14 AM | Close Sep 13 1:20 PM | Move |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPREAD | Braves -1.5 (+155) | Braves -1.5 (+150) | Price |
| TOTAL | 9.5 (+102) | 9.5 (-105) | Price |
| MONEYLINE | Braves -126 | Braves -130 | −4 |
Every move, in order ›
| When | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| OPENSep 13 10:14 AM | Braves -1.5 (+155) | 9.5 (+102) | Braves -126 · Phillies +108 |
| Sep 13 10:55 AM | Braves -1.5 (+150) | 9.5 (+102) | Braves -126 · Phillies +108 |
| Sep 13 11:04 AM | Braves -1.5 (+150) | 9.5 (+102) | Braves -130 · Phillies +110 |
| Sep 13 11:04 AM | Braves -1.5 (+150) | 9.5 (+102) | Braves -130 · Phillies +110 |
| Sep 13 11:14 AM | Braves -1.5 (+158) | 9.5 (+102) | Braves -130 · Phillies +110 |
| Sep 13 11:17 AM | Braves -1.5 (+150) | 9.5 (-102) | Braves -130 · Phillies +110 |
| Sep 13 11:21 AM | Braves -1.5 (+146) | 9.5 (-102) | Braves -130 · Phillies +110 |
| Sep 13 12:40 PM | Braves -1.5 (+146) | 9.5 (-105) | Braves -130 · Phillies +110 |
| Sep 13 1:05 PM | Braves -1.5 (+146) | 9.5 (-105) | Braves -130 · Phillies +110 |
| CLOSESep 13 1:20 PM | Braves -1.5 (+150) | 9.5 (-105) | Braves -130 · Phillies +110 |
The read
Philadelphia visits Atlanta for the Sunday afternoon finale at Truist Park, with the Braves chasing a sweep. I’m taking Atlanta at -130, with bullpen flexibility carrying the most weight. Philadelphia’s extra-inning Friday was followed by an emergency bullpen game Saturday, leaving multiple relievers with consecutive appearances and one with a 39-pitch outing. Atlanta’s closer and another key reliever both had Saturday off after working the previous two days. Those usage patterns give Atlanta more options if its starter exits early. The schedule was known when this price was set; my judgment is that Atlanta’s relief flexibility still warrants the modest premium.
The handedness matchup strengthens that read. Philadelphia’s six left-handed hitters face an Atlanta starter who has held lefties to a .683 OPS. Atlanta presents four left-handed hitters plus a switch-hitter against a starter who has allowed lefties an .810 OPS. Those are relevant matchup splits, although neither guarantees how this lineup performs today. Atlanta also produced a 34.8% hard-hit rate over its last three games against Philadelphia’s 25.3%. That is a small sample, but it gives some measurable support to Atlanta’s recent offensive success. I give it supporting weight behind the pitching and relief matchups.
The strongest argument against Atlanta is that the starting-pitching gap has narrowed recently, and Philadelphia’s best closing option has had two days without an appearance. The five-start ERA comparison is 3.42 against 4.20, considerably closer than the season figures suggest. Philadelphia can win with a competitive start, timely offense and a lead handed directly to that rested closer. That is a credible threat to this bet. I still favor Atlanta because its case holds together across more game situations: the lineup’s handedness fits the opposing starter’s weaker split, and its bullpen has more flexibility if the game requires substantial relief work. That combination earns my moneyline bet.
The research
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PLATOON EDGE
Bryce Harper (bats L) gets a RHP from the 3rd spot
1.015Bryce Harper has a 1.015 OPS in 324 AB against righties, versus .674 in 200 AB the other way. Batting third, the left-handed hitter faces RHP Grant Holmes on his stronger split.
HEAT CHECK
Ronald Acuna Jr.: 1.083 OPS in Last 15 Days
1.083Ronald Acuna Jr. has a 1.083 OPS over the last 15 days in 54 AB. His season baseline is .797.
COOLING OFF
Matt Olson: .397 OPS in Last 15 Days
.397Matt Olson has a .397 OPS over the last 15 days in 53 AB. That trails his .823 season baseline by 0.426.
Bryson Stott: .387 OPS in Last 15 Days
.387Bryson Stott has a .387 OPS over the last 15 days in 41 AB. That is 0.324 below his .711 season mark.
HR THREAT
Ronald Acuna Jr.
+390Gary's Take Acuña is seeing the ball well at the right time, with four homers in his last 15 games and a homer already in this series. He has also hit Painter for a home run in their limited prior meetings, and Painter’s recent trouble has come against right-handed power.
HEAD-TO-HEAD
Braves are 9-3 vs Phillies this season
9-3Atlanta is 9-3 against Philadelphia across 12 meetings this season and won the latest 12-2. The pitchers and locations from those games are not supplied, limiting the record’s connection to tonight in Atlanta.
TEAM RECORD
Braves 6-2 in Grant Holmes's last 8 starts
6-2Atlanta is 6-2 across Grant Holmes’s last eight starts this season. Holmes starts tonight against Philadelphia.
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Props on this game
2- GARY'S PICKGRANT HOLMESPITCHER EARNED RUNS UNDER 2.5
Holmes has allowed three earned runs only once in his last eight starts, and he just held this Phillies lineup scoreless over six innings in Philadelphia. His slider has been the separator, while Philadelphia brings six left-handed hitters into a matchup where Holmes has limited lefties to a .683 OPS. Atlanta's rested bullpen gives him room to attack the lineup without being stretched. I’m laying the price for Holmes to stay under three earned runs.
- THE LONG SHOTRONALD ACUNA JR.HR OVER 0.5
Acuña is seeing the ball well at the right time, with four homers in his last 15 games and a homer already in this series. He has also hit Painter for a home run in their limited prior meetings, and Painter’s recent trouble has come against right-handed power. Acuña’s .370 average and 1.083 OPS over the last 15 days make this a worthwhile long-shot price, especially with him hitting second in a lineup that has scored 24 runs in the first two games.
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