Phillies vs. Braves Odds
| Phillies Odds | +155 |
| Braves Odds | -180 |
| Over/Under | 7.5 |
| Time | 7:20 p.m. ET |
| TV | MLB.TV |
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The Braves and the Phillies have gone down similar paths this season. They've both spent the majority of the season trailing the Mets in the National League Eastern division race.
The Braves still have a chance to overtake the Mets for the division lead as they're one game behind New York entering play Friday, while the Phillies are nine games out of the division lead.
Both teams still occupy wild-card spots in the National League and every game is crucial as they continue down the stretch.
Who will ultimately get the job done and take home the victory in this one?
Phillies Strong Against Lefties
The Phillies' offense is almost back to full strength, though outfielder Nick Castellanos is still on the injured list.
Philadelphia has quite a bit of power against left-handed pitching. The Phillies have six hitters in their lineup with at least a .187 ISO against left-handed pitching in Kyle Schwarber, Bryce Harper, Rhys Hoskins, J.T. Realmuto, Alec Bohm and Jean Segura.
Max Fried has been stingy in allowing power as he's allowed just a .100 ISO to right-handed batters this year. Fried has a 2.42 ERA at home this year.
Philadelphia is ninth in all of baseball averaging 4.60 runs per game on the road.
Braves Can Slug At Home
The Braves have one of the best offenses at home in all of baseball. Atlanta is fourth averaging 4.93 runs per game at home entering play Friday.
Ranger Suarez has a 3.63 ERA this year, but a 4.16 xFIP. Suarez's saving grace is his 57% ground ball percentage, which helps limit power.
The Braves have five hitters with at least a .184 ISO against left-handed pitching in Dansby Swanson, Austin Riley, Matt Olsen, Travis d'Arnaud, and Vaughn Grissom.
Suarez has a 2.76 ERA on the road this season compared to 4.70 at home.
Phillies-Braves Pick
This game is important for both teams at this point in the season, but I have to go with the Braves at home here.
Atlanta would seem to have a slight advantage on paper given that Fried is a better pitcher than Suarez, but also Atlanta has been fantastic at home (47-25 .653 WP) while the Phillies haven't been quite as sharp on the road (61-31 .537 WP).
I took the Braves moneyline at -180 on DraftKings Sportsbook.
Pick: Braves ML -180
