MLB
Atlanta Braves @ Philadelphia Phillies:
Atlanta Braves (+ 1.5) /// 1.57
Last bet lost. Ranger Suarez failed, getting 4 runs in 4 innings. It's a shame, as I thought he could keep himself in the game without getting more than 3 runs. Oh, and Ranger Suarez started the game very solidly (5 strikeouts in a row!). And it seemed like a bet should win easily. But first 2 home runs from Atlanta, and then Ranger Suarez got nervous, and as a result, his ERA after this game is already “3.02” (the worst in the season since April 12). My betting score is NBA 94-110 in favor of unsuccessful, MLB 79-67 in favor of successful, NHL 2-5 in favor of unsuccessful, NFL+NCAAF 3-8 in favor of unsuccessful.
New bet: Atlanta Braves on the road will not lose to Philadelphia Phillies by more than 1 run in the 3rd game of the series. Yes, I understand why bookies estimate Philadelphia's chances so high, because the starting pitcher will be very reliable Zack Wheeler. I'm sure he won't fail. In fact, Zack Wheeler has only failed 1 time in the last 10 games against Atlanta. But the Braves will also have Max Fried as their starting pitcher. Yes, it's not as reliable pitcher as Reynaldo Lopez, but unlike Zach Wheeler, Max Fried has played in the All-Star game this season. Although, let's be honest, Max Fried is having a terrible season. But still, Atlanta has not lost to Philadelphia by more than 1 run in 7 of the last 10 games when Max Fried has been the starting pitcher. Also, Atlanta hasn't lost to Philadelphia by more than 1 run in 7 of their last 10 games when Zack Wheeler was the Phillies' starting pitcher. And given the terrible form of Philadelphia's batting leader Kyle Schwarber, who hasn't hit a home run in his last 15 games, the Braves have an excellent chance to win again. Also, the participation of another important Philly player is in question. And that's Alec Bohm. All in all, again we see a series where Philadelphia is the favorite only in theory. And statistics say that a motivated Atlanta with a great offense, even if not with a top starting pitcher (as it was in the 2nd game of the series), is much more playable than a troubled Philadelphia. But I left my strongest argument for last. Yes, these teams have played 11 games so far this season and in 10 of them Atlanta has not lost to Philadelphia by more than 1 run. Bet? Sure!