MLB Odds: Phillies-Braves prediction, odds and pick

Philadelphia Phillies and Atlanta Braves meet for the second time in as many days. The Phillies lost the first game 7-2. Atlanta won the game thanks to Ronald Acuna Jr's two-run homer. Jake Odorizzi will start for Atlanta. He is 5-5 with a 4.15 ERA in 18 games started on the season.

The Phillies lost to the Braves on Friday night. They are now 1.5 games behind the Padres for the second Wild Card spot. The team needs to improve on their offensive performance to cover the spread. With Aaron Nola on the rubber, they have a chance to do that. Nolas has a 14-9 record and a 3.43 ERA in 28 career starts against Atlanta.

The Braves beat the World Series champions last year. The game against the Phillies has major postseason implications. The Braves are a divisional game favorite.

The Braves are third in baseball in runs scored and slugging percentage. Austin Riley has a club-leading 36 long-balls this season. Jake Odorizzi has struggled against the Braves in his two career starts with an 0-1 record and a 9.53 ERA. He has surrendered a home run in every start dating back to August 6th.

The Phillies are going to make a statement on the road against the Braves.