The fans at Citizens Bank Park will be treated to a interleague game between the Texas Rangers and the Philadelphia Phillies when they take their seats on Saturday.

Righthander Colby Lewis will take the mound for the Rangers to start this game. Lewis is 4-4 this season with a 3.81 ERA.

Lewis's opponent in this one will be Cliff Lee. The Phillies lefthander has a 3.84 ERA to go along with a 2-4 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Phillies listed as 150-moneyline favorites versus the Rangers, while the game's total is sitting at 7½.

Last time out for Texas, they were a 3-2 loser as they battled the Phillies on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Phillies at -155 were rewarded, while the 5 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

Current streak: Texas has lost 2 straight games.

Team records: Texas: 23-22 SU Philadelphia: 27-17 SU

Texas most recently: When playing on Saturday are 3-7 Before playing Philadelphia are 2-5 After playing Philadelphia are 2-4 After a loss are 5-5

Philadelphia most recently: When playing on Saturday are 7-3 Before playing Texas are 3-4 After playing Texas are 5-1 After a win are 4-6

A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Texas's last 6 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Texas's last 5 games Texas is 4-10 SU in its last 14 games on the road Texas is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Philadelphia The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 6 games Philadelphia is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Texas Philadelphia is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 6 games at home

Next up: Philadelphia home to Texas, Sunday, May 22

MLB Preview: Texas Rangers vs. Philadelphia Phillies

The Philadelphia Phillies and the Atlanta Braves will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at Turner Field.

The Phillies will trot Roy Halladay out to the mound in this one. Righthander Halladay has a 5-2 record and a 2.05 ERA this season.

The Braves will counter Halladay with Tim Hudson. Righthander Hudson has a 3.09 ERA to go along with a 4-3 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Phillies listed as 117-moneyline favorites versus the Braves, while the game's total is sitting at 6½.

Philadelphia lost its last outing, a 5-3 result against the Braves on May 14. Bettors who backed the Braves at -160 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (8) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.

Team records: Philadelphia: 25-13 SU Atlanta: 22-19 SU

Philadelphia most recently: When playing on Sunday are 5-5 Before playing St. Louis are 4-6 After playing Atlanta are 6-4 After a loss are 8-2

Atlanta most recently: When playing on Sunday are 6-4 Before playing Houston are 5-5 After playing Philadelphia are 4-6 After a win are 6-4

A few trends to consider: Philadelphia is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 7 games on the road Philadelphia is 15-7 SU in its last 22 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 6 games when playing on the road against Atlanta The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games at home Atlanta is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games at home Atlanta is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games

Next up: Philadelphia at St. Louis, Monday, May 16 Atlanta home to Houston, Monday, May 16

MLB Civil Rights Game Preview: Philadelphia Phillies vs. Atlanta Braves

The fans at Sun Life Stadium will be treated to a game between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Florida Marlins when they take their seats on Tuesday.

The Phillies will trot Roy Halladay out to the mound in this one. Righthander Halladay has a 5-1 record and a 2.19 ERA this season.

The Marlins will counter Halladay with Josh Johnson. Righthander Johnson has a 1.68 ERA to go along with a 3-1 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Phillies listed as 106-moneyline favorites versus the Marlins, while the game's total is sitting at 6.

Last time out for Philadelphia, they were a 6-4 winner as they battled the Marlins on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Phillies at +100 were rewarded, while the 10 combined runs moved the game OVER for totals bettors.

Team records: Philadelphia: 23-11 SU Florida: 20-14 SU

Philadelphia most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 7-3 Before playing Florida are 6-4 After playing Florida are 9-1 After a win are 6-4

Florida most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 7-3 Before playing Philadelphia are 6-4 After playing Philadelphia are 2-8 After a loss are 7-3

A few trends to consider: Philadelphia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Florida Philadelphia is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing Florida The total has gone OVER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 6 games when playing on the road against Florida Philadelphia is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 5 of Florida's last 6 games when playing at home against Philadelphia The total has gone OVER in 6 of Florida's last 9 games The total has gone OVER in 6 of Florida's last 9 games when playing Philadelphia Florida is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games

Next up: Florida home to Philadelphia, Wednesday, May 11

MLB Preview: Philadelphia Phillies vs. Florida Marlins

The Atlanta Braves and the Philadelphia Phillies will both be trying to pick up a win on Friday when they battle at Citizens Bank Park.

Righthander Derek Lowe will take the mound for the Braves to start this game. Lowe is 2-3 this season with a 3.72 ERA.

The Phillies will counter Lowe with Cliff Lee. Lefthander Lee has a 3.66 ERA to go along with a 2-2 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Phillies listed as 141-moneyline favorites versus the Braves, while the game's total is sitting at 7½.

Atlanta won its last outing, a 2-1 result against the Brewers on May 5. Bettors who backed the Braves at -132 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (3) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.

In their last action, Philadelphia was a 7-3 winner at home against the Nationals. Bettors on Philadelphia at -222 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (10) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.

Current streak: Atlanta has won 5 straight games. Philadelphia has won 3 straight games.

Team records: Atlanta: 18-15 SU Philadelphia: 21-9 SU

Atlanta most recently: When playing on Friday are 1-9 Before playing Philadelphia are 4-6 After playing Milwaukee are 6-4 After a win are 7-3

Philadelphia most recently: When playing on Friday are 6-4 Before playing Atlanta are 8-2 After playing Washington are 8-2 After a win are 8-2

A few trends to consider: Atlanta is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of Atlanta's last 5 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 10 of Atlanta's last 12 games Atlanta is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road Philadelphia is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games Philadelphia is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home Philadelphia is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing Atlanta Philadelphia is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Atlanta

Next up: Philadelphia home to Atlanta, Saturday, May 7

MLB Preview: Atlanta Braves vs. Philadelphia Phillies

The Washington Nationals will be trying to extend a winning streak on Tuesday when they take on the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park.

Livan Hernandez will be the starting pitcher for the Nationals on this day. Righthander Hernandez is 3-2 this season with a 3.23 ERA.

The Phillies will counter Hernandez with Cole Hamels. Lefthander Hamels has a 3.13 ERA to go along with a 3-1 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Phillies listed as 210-moneyline favorites versus the Nationals, while the game's total is sitting at 8.

In their last action, Washington was a 2-0 winner at home against the Giants. Bettors on Washington at -103 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (2) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.

In their last action, Philadelphia was a 2-1 loser at home against the Mets. Bettors on New York at +178 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (3) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.

Current streak: Washington has won 2 straight games.

Team records: Washington: 14-14 SU Philadelphia: 18-9 SU

Washington most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 5-5 Before playing Philadelphia are 6-4 After playing San Francisco are 5-5 After a win are 6-4

Philadelphia most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 7-3 Before playing Washington are 6-4 After playing NY Mets are 6-4 After a loss are 7-3

A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 9 of Washington's last 11 games on the road Washington is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games when playing Philadelphia Philadelphia is 13-2 SU in its last 15 games when playing at home against Washington Philadelphia is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games when playing Washington The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games when playing Washington Philadelphia is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games

Next up: Philadelphia home to Washington, Wednesday, May 4

MLB Preview: Washington Nationals vs. Philadelphia Phillies

A winning streak will be on the line for the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday when they battle the New York Mets at Citizens Bank Park.

Chris Young will be the starting pitcher for the Mets on this day. Righthander Young is 1-0 this season with a 2.65 ERA.

The Phillies will counter Young with Cliff Lee. Lefthander Lee has a 4.18 ERA to go along with a 2-2 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Phillies listed as 175-moneyline favorites versus the Mets, while the game's total is sitting at 7.

New York lost its last outing, a 2-1 result against the Phillies on April 30. Bettors who backed the Phillies at -205 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (3) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.

Current streak: New York has lost 3 straight games. Philadelphia has won 3 straight games.

Team records: New York: 11-16 SU Philadelphia: 18-8 SU

New York most recently: When playing on Sunday are 4-6 Before playing San Francisco are 5-5 After playing Philadelphia are 5-5 After a loss are 2-8

Philadelphia most recently: When playing on Sunday are 6-4 Before playing Washington are 6-4 After playing NY Mets are 6-4 After a win are 7-3

A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 5 of NY Mets's last 7 games NY Mets are 6-3 SU in its last 9 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Mets's last 6 games when playing Philadelphia The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Mets's last 6 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia Philadelphia is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing NY Mets Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against NY Mets The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Philadelphia's last 10 games

Next up: NY Mets home to San Francisco, Tuesday, May 3 Philadelphia home to Washington, Tuesday, May 3

MLB Preview: New York Mets vs. Philadelphia Phillies

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Atlanta +115

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The Philadelphia Phillies and the Atlanta Braves play the first of a three-game weekend series tonight in an early season showdown in the NL East. The first pitch in the Braves? season home opener at Turner Field is set for 7:35 p.m. (ET) and the game will be available on MLB.TV.

Philadelphia is off to a hot start with five wins in its first six games. The Phillies? bats have also been hot with 43 runs in those six games. Led by Ryan Howard?s eight RBI and two home runs, they have the best team batting average in the league at .353 and lead the NL in total hits with 76.

Cliff Lee makes his second start of the season tonight for Philadelphia. The left hander recorded a win in his first outing; giving up four hits and three earned runs in seven innings of work. Last season with Seattle and Texas he was 12-8 with a 3.18 ERA in 28 starts. Lee is 1-1 with an ERA of 5.06 against the Braves in his career.

Atlanta comes into this game fresh off three straight losses to Milwaukee after taking two out of three from Washington to open the season. Pitching has been solid so far with a 2.75 team ERA, but the Braves? bats have struggled a bit with with a .226 team batting average in their first seven games. They only managed to score six runs in the three losses to the Brewers.

Right hander Tim Hudson gets the call tonight for Atlanta. He looked extremely good in his first start this season; giving up just three hits and one earned run in seven innings of work against the Nationals. Last season he went 17-9 with a 2.83 ERA and a WHIP of 1.15 in 34 starts. Hudson is 6-7 with an ERA of 3.79 lifetime against Philadelphia.

Head-to-head, the Phillies have won five of the last six games overall with the total going 2-3-1, but these teams have split the last four games at Turner Field with the total going 2-2. Atlanta went 2-1 against Philadelphia last season with Hudson as the starter.

Stick with the Braves and the ?under? this time around as Atlanta does not disappoint the home-town crowd in its season opener at Turner Field.

MLB Betting Preview - Philadelphia Phillies at Atlanta Braves

The Philadelphia Phillies and the Atlanta Braves will both be gunning for a victory on Friday when they meet at Turner Field.

Cliff Lee will be the starting pitcher for the Phillies on this day. Lefthander Lee is 1-0 this season with a 3.86 ERA.

Lee's opponent in this one will be Tim Hudson. The Braves righthander has a 1.29 ERA to go along with a 1-0 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Phillies listed as 102-moneyline favorites versus the Braves, while the game's total is sitting at 7.

The Phillies were a 11-0 winner in their most recent outing at home against the Mets. That made winners of bettors who got Philadelphia at -190 on the moneyline, while the total score (11) was good news for OVER bettors.

Last time out for Atlanta, they were a 4-2 loser as they battled the Brewers on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Brewers at -102 were rewarded, while the 6 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

Current streak: Philadelphia has won 2 straight games. Atlanta has lost 3 straight games.

Team records: Philadelphia: 5-1 SU Atlanta: 3-4 SU

Philadelphia most recently: When playing on Friday are 6-4 Before playing Atlanta are 7-3 After playing NY Mets are 7-3 After a win are 5-5

Atlanta most recently: When playing on Friday are 9-1 Before playing Philadelphia are 4-6 After playing Milwaukee are 5-5 After a loss are 5-5

A few trends to consider: Philadelphia is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 6 games Philadelphia is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Atlanta Philadelphia is 19-6 SU in its last 25 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Atlanta's last 11 games at home The total has gone OVER in 5 of Atlanta's last 7 games when playing at home against Philadelphia The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Atlanta's last 19 games Atlanta is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Philadelphia

Next up: Atlanta home to Philadelphia, Saturday, April 9

MLB Preview: Philadelphia Phillies vs. Atlanta Braves