The Atlanta Braves (61-72) visit the Philadelphia Phillies (76-57) in the opener of a 4-game set Thursday. First pitch from Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia is set for 6:45 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Braves vs. Phillies odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Phillies lead 5-4

The Braves took 2 of 3 from the Miami Marlins in South Florida to start the week, culminated by a 12-1 win as -119 favorites with the Over (8.5) cashing Wednesday. LF Jurickson Profar (2-for-3, 4 runs, 2 RBIs) hit 2 of the Braves 5 homers -- his 11th and 12th of the season -- in the series finale. The Braves pounded out 23 runs in the last 2 games -- rolling to an 11-2 victory Tuesday as -119 faves with

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