Phillies vs. Braves Prediction, Odds, Picks - August 29

Updated Aug. 29, 2024 6:00 p.m. ET

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Cristopher Sanchez gets the nod for the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday at Citizens Bank Park against Matt Olson and the Atlanta Braves. First pitch is at 6:40 p.m. ET for the first game of a four-game series. The Braves have been listed as +136 moneyline underdogs in this matchup with the favored Phillies (-161). Philadelphia is the favorite on the run line (-1.5). The total for the contest has been listed at 8.5 runs.

Check out everything you need from a betting perspective on the Phillies-Braves game, regarding the run line, moneyline and total, plus expert picks.

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Phillies vs. Braves Game Information & Odds

• When: Thursday, August 29, 2024 at 6:40 p.m. ET
• Where: Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• How to Watch on TV: NBCS-PH

Phillies vs. Braves Prediction

• Score Prediction: Phillies 5, Braves 4
• Total Prediction: Under 8.5 runs
• Win Probabilities: Phillies 54%, Braves 46%

Phillies vs. Braves Betting Insights

• The Phillies have won 64, or 61.5%, of the 104 games they've played as favorites this season.
• Philadelphia is 42-17 this season when entering a game favored by -161 or more on the moneyline.
• The sportsbooks' moneyline implies a 61.7% chance of a victory for the Phillies.
• The Braves have been underdogs in 22 games this season and have come away with the win 11 times (50%) in those contests.
• Atlanta has played as an underdog of +136 or more just one time this year and came away with a loss in that game.
• The Braves have an implied victory probability of 42.4% according to the moneyline set for this matchup.

FINAL

ATL 4 · PHI 5

MLB

RUN LINE

TO WIN

TOTAL

Atlanta Braves

ATL

+1.5

+135

O 8.5

Philadelphia Phillies

PHI

-1.5

-159

U 8.5

Phillies Recent Betting Performance

• The Phillies were the moneyline favorite for five of their last 10 games, and went 3-2 in those matchups.
• In their last 10 outings -- all had a set run total -- the Phillies and their opponents combined to hit the over on the total four times.
• The Phillies' record against the spread is 3-7-0 over their past 10 games.

Phillies Recent Stats

Phillies Player Insights

• Alec Bohm has been the Phillies top run producer this season, leading the team with 89 RBI while hitting .291 with 13 home runs.
• Of all hitters in MLB, Bohm's home run total places him 121st, and his RBI tally ranks him 10th.
• Bohm has collected a hit in two games in a row. During his last five outings he is hitting .190 with a double, a walk and four RBI.
• Bryce Harper is hitting .277 with 31 doubles, 26 home runs and 64 walks.
• Harper ranks 21st in homers and 27th in RBI on the year.
• Kyle Schwarber has a team-high 28 homers.
• Nicholas Castellanos is hitting .249 with 26 doubles, three triples, 18 home runs and 32 walks.

Phillies Team Props

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Braves Recent Betting Performance

• Over the past 10 games, the Braves have been underdogs twice and won both contests.
• In their last 10 games with a total, the Braves and their opponents are 2-8-0 when it comes to hitting the over.
• The Braves have eight wins against the spread in their last 10 chances.

Braves Recent Stats

Braves Player Insights

• Marcell Ozuna leads the squad with a batting average of .309, while pacing the Braves in home runs, with 37 and runs batted in with 98.
• Among all hitters in the big leagues, Ozuna ranks fourth in homers and third in RBI.
• Ozuna carries a three-game hitting streak into this matchup. In his last five games he is batting .333 with two doubles, four walks and four RBI.
• Olson has 30 doubles, a triple, 23 home runs and 52 walks while batting .231.
• Olson is 26th in homers and 33rd in RBI among all hitters in the majors.
• Jorge Soler is hitting .236 with 25 doubles, a triple, 17 home runs and 59 walks.
• Orlando Arcia is hitting .224 with 20 doubles, 13 home runs and 32 walks.

Braves Team Props

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