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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
| Favorite | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Run Line | Favorite Run Line Odds | Underdog Run Line Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phillies | -161 | +136 | 8.5 | -102 | -117 | -1.5 | +130 | -154 |
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.
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
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 5-5 |
| Runs Per Game | 4.4 |
| HR | 8 |
| ERA | 3.89 |
| K/9 | 7.6 |
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
| Hits O/U | Total Bases O/U | HR O/U | RBI O/U | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alec Bohm | 1.5 (+165) | 1.5 (+105) | - | 0.5 (+140) |
| Trea Turner | 1.5 (+170) | 1.5 (+100) | - | 0.5 (+190) |
| Nicholas Castellanos | 0.5 (-275) | 1.5 (+120) | - | 0.5 (+155) |
| J.T. Realmuto | 0.5 (-235) | 1.5 (+130) | - | 0.5 (+170) |
| Kyle Schwarber | 0.5 (-125) | 0.5 (-125) | - | 0.5 (+220) |
Learn more about this Phillies vs. Braves matchup on Fox Sports.
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
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 8-2 |
| Runs Per Game | 4.2 |
| HR | 12 |
| ERA | 2.45 |
| K/9 | 10.2 |
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
| Hits O/U | Total Bases O/U | HR O/U | RBI O/U | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis d'Arnaud | 0.5 (-225) | 1.5 () | - | 0.5 (+190) |
| Matt Olson | 0.5 (-235) | 1.5 (+130) | - | 0.5 (+150) |
| Jorge Soler | 0.5 (-240) | 1.5 (+115) | - | 0.5 (+175) |
| Marcell Ozuna | 0.5 (-270) | 1.5 (+110) | - | 0.5 (+150) |
| Gio Urshela | 1.5 () | 1.5 (+135) | - | 0.5 (+220) |
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