Wayne Root - Atlanta Braves vs Philadelphia Phillies

MLB NL EAST GAME OF THE MONTH (Pinnacle)

Handicapper
Wayne Root
League
MLB
Competition
Atlanta Braves vs Philadelphia Phillies
Release Date
04/17/2026 08:28 AM
Event Date
04/17/2026 06:40 PM
Bet Type
Moneyline
Pick
Atlanta Braves -115 (BetMGM)
Outcome
Win
Analysis
Pinnacle on Atlanta Martin Perez makes the start for Atlanta. Perez appeared in three games carrying an ERA of 3.14 with WHIP of 0.91. The left hander strikes out 11.3% with 7.5% walks. Ground balls are 37.5% with 0.63 home runs per nine innings. Taijuan Walker gets the start for Philadelphia. Walker has three starts delivering an ERA of 7.36 with WHIP of 1.91. The veteran fans 16.9% with 9.9% walks. Ground ball rate of 50% with 2.45 home runs per nine innings. Atlanta is batting .284 against right-handed starters. Philadelphia is hitting .178 against left-handed starters. the Braves bullpen on the road carries an ERA of 0.79. The Phillies bullpen at home carries an ERA of 5.80. Atlanta is 4-1 as a road favorite of -100 to -150 with a +3-unit return. Philadelphia is 1-5 at home against left-handed starters with a -6.3-unit loss. Play Atlanta.

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