TOP RATED 10* MLB OPENING DAY *BIG HITTER*
(MLB) Philadelphia vs. Atlanta,
Money Line: -124.00 Philadelphia (Away)
Result: Loss
The Philadelphia Phillies look like a solid road favorite when taking on the Braves at Atlanta on opening day.

Aaron Nola will toe the slab for the Phillies. The 24 year old was 12-11 with a 3.54 ERA last year and beat Atlanta in both of his starts behind a 1.20 ERA. Nola has been solid during spring training, finishing with a 3.50 ERA in five starts.

The Braves turn to Julio Teheran who had a rough 2017, particularly here at SunTrust Park where he went 3-10 with a 5.86 ERA. He has looked sharp in spring training, posting a 1.40 ERA in six starts but note that he gave up 16 runs (15 earned) on 26 hits in 23 1/3 innings against Philadelphia last year.

Philly dominated the series against Atlanta last year beating the Braves 13 times in 19 matchups. Good value on the road team in this matchup.

My selection is a 10* play on Philadelphia Phillies.