Welcome to the MLB Baseball ESPN Sunday Night Game of the Week preview!
Tonight, we have an exciting matchup between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Atlanta Braves. Both teams are going head to head once again after yesterday's nail-biter where the Phillies edged out the Braves 2-1, a victory that saw Philadelphia's Zack Wheeler outlast Atlanta's Charlie Morton.
Tonight's contest will be crucial for both teams. The Phillies, currently sitting at a season record of 25 wins and 27 losses, will look to further their momentum from the last game. As underdogs, their Money Line stands at +220 and they're hitting the road where their record has been a little shaky with 11 wins and 17 losses.
On the other side, the Braves, who boast a stronger overall season record of 31 wins against 21 losses, are the favorites with a MoneyLine of -270. Despite losing the last game to the Phillies, their home record stands strong at 14 wins and 14 losses. Spencer Strider will be on the mound for the Braves, facing off against the Phillies' Dylan Covey.
As for the over/under, it stands at 8.5. Both teams have been relatively even in this aspect throughout the season, with the Phillies at 25-25-2 and the Braves at 31-19-2.
With home advantage and a stronger season record, the Braves are expected to bounce back from yesterday's loss. However, the Phillies, powered by their recent victory, will not make it easy.
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