- The Phillies are -135 favorites vs the Braves
- Braves vs Phillies Over / Under today: 7 Runs
- Braves / Phillies TV Channel: FOX
The Atlanta Braves (+110) visit Citizens Bank Park to take on the Philadelphia Phillies (-135) on April 18, 2026. First pitch is scheduled for 7:15 pm in Philadelphia, PA.
This season, the Braves are 13-7 against the spread (ATS), while the Phillies are 4-15 ATS.
Braves vs Phillies Starting Pitchers Today:
- Braves starting pitcher: Chris Sale 3-1, 3.28 ERA
- Phillies starting pitcher: Cristopher Sanchez 2-1, 2.02 ERA
Braves vs. Phillies Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline
| Spread | Over / Under | Moneyline | |
| Braves | +1.5 -210 | O 7 -105 | +110 |
| Phillies | -1.5 +170 | U 7 -115 | -135 |
Braves vs Phillies Prediction for Today’s Game
Based on recent trends the model predicts the Phillies will win Saturday‘s MLB game with 51.3% confidence, factoring in game simulations, recent player performances, starting pitchers and injuries.
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We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Braves players for Saturday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Best Braves Player Prop Bets Today:
- Ozzie Albies has hit the RBIs Over in 16 of his last 25 away games (+17.95 Units / 72% ROI)
- Mauricio Dubon has hit the Home Runs Over in 2 of his last 8 away games (+16.00 Units / 200% ROI)
- Matt Olson has hit the Hits Over in 18 of his last 20 games (+13.45 Units / 33% ROI)
- Drake Baldwin has hit the Runs Over in 16 of his last 20 games (+12.70 Units / 62% ROI)
- Drake Baldwin has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 19 of his last 25 games (+11.30 Units / 34% ROI)
And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Phillies players for Saturday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Best Phillies Player Prop Best Bets Today:
- Edmundo Sosa has hit the Home Runs Over in 3 of his last 10 games at home (+17.00 Units / 170% ROI)
- Alec Bohm has hit the Total Bases Under in 20 of his last 25 games at home (+13.10 Units / 33% ROI)
- Trea Turner has hit the Hits Under in 19 of his last 25 games (+11.25 Units / 24% ROI)
- Alec Bohm has hit the Runs Under in 13 of his last 15 games (+9.75 Units / 41% ROI)
- Cristopher Sanchez has hit the Earned Runs Under in 17 of his last 25 games (+9.30 Units / 31% ROI)
Braves Best Bets Today:
- The Atlanta Braves have covered the Run Line in 28 of their last 35 away games (+24.70 Units / 56% ROI)
- The Atlanta Braves have hit the Moneyline in 23 of their last 35 away games (+13.00 Units / 32% ROI)
- The Atlanta Braves have hit the Team Total Over in 29 of their last 45 away games (+11.15 Units / 22% ROI)
- The Atlanta Braves have hit the Game Total Over in 29 of their last 50 away games (+8.25 Units / 15% ROI)
- The Atlanta Braves have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 22 of their last 35 away games (+7.75 Units / 18% ROI)
Phillies Best Bets Today:
- The Philadelphia Phillies have hit the Team Total Under in 15 of their last 19 games at home (+10.80 Units / 48% ROI)
- The Philadelphia Phillies have hit the Game Total Over in 28 of their last 50 games at home (+6.00 Units / 11% ROI)
- The Philadelphia Phillies have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 23 of their last 40 games at home (+5.70 Units / 8% ROI)
- The Philadelphia Phillies have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 24 of their last 40 games at home (+5.35 Units / 11% ROI)
- The Philadelphia Phillies have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 21 of their last 35 games (+4.50 Units / 11% ROI)
Braves Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this season, the Braves are 12-8 against the Run Line (+7.95 Units / 38.41% ROI).
- 13-7 when betting on the Moneyline for +3.3 Units / 11.54% ROI
- 9-10 when betting on the total runs Over for -1.85 Units / -8.31% ROI
- 10-9 when betting on the total runs Under for +0.5 Units / 2.3% ROI
Phillies Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this season, the Phillies are 4-15 against the Run Line (-11.5 Units / -55.42% ROI).
- 8-11 when betting on the Moneyline for -8.05 Units / -26.14% ROI
- 10-8 when betting on the total runs Over for +1.35 Units / 6.43% ROI
- 8-10 when betting on the total runs Under for -2.75 Units / -13.22% ROI
Phillies vs Braves Home Run Prop Bets Today
| Yes | |
|---|---|
| Kyle Schwarber | +333 |
| Adolis Garcia | +450 |
| Austin Riley | +450 |
| Bryce Harper | +475 |
| Edmundo Sosa | +500 |
Phillies vs Braves Total Hits Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | 0.5 -235 | 0.5 +170 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | 0.5 -220 | 0.5 +160 |
| Mauricio Dubon | 0.5 -200 | 0.5 +150 |
| Austin Riley | 0.5 -200 | 0.5 +150 |
| Drake Baldwin | 0.5 -185 | 0.5 +135 |
Phillies vs Braves Strikeout Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | 0.5 -250 | 0.5 +180 |
| Drake Baldwin | 0.5 -250 | 0.5 +185 |
| Jonah Heim | 0.5 -220 | 0.5 +165 |
| Michael Harris II | 0.5 -175 | 0.5 +130 |
| Alec Bohm | 0.5 -135 | 0.5 +100 |
Braves Keys to the Game vs. the Phillies
The Braves are 1-7 (.125) when trailing entering the 9th inning this season — tied for 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .048.
The Braves are just 14-73 (.161) when allowing 2 or more home runs since the 2024 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .295.
The Braves are 11-1 (.917) when scoring 5 or more runs this season — 5th best in MLB; League Avg: .765.
The Braves are just 7-42 (.143) when allowing 2 or more home runs since the 2025 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .300.
Phillies Keys to the Game vs. the Braves
The Phillies were 15-45 (.250) when trailing entering the 7th inning in the 2025 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .124.
The Phillies are 17-55 (.236) when trailing entering the 7th inning since the 2025 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .125.
The Phillies are 29-102 (.221) when trailing entering the 7th inning since the 2024 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .134.
The Phillies were 96-66 (.593) in the 2025 season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .500.
Braves Hitting Stats & Trends
Braves hitters are slugging .372 with two-strikes this season — best in MLB.
Braves hitters have an OPS of .804 (767 PA’s) this season — 2nd best in MLB.
Braves hitters are slugging .470 on the road this season — 2nd best in MLB.
Braves hitters have an OPS of .809 (530 PA’s) against RHP this season — 2nd best in MLB.
Phillies Hitting Stats & Trends
The Phillies are batting .375 on the first pitch of at-bats since the 2025 season — best in MLB.
The Phillies batted just .231 when facing the starting pitcher for the 3rd time in a game in the 2025 season — 2nd lowest in MLB.
Phillies hitters had an OBP of just .292 (730 PA’s) when facing the starting pitcher for the 3rd time in a game in the 2025 season — lowest in MLB.
Phillies hitters slugged .434 against RHP in the 2025 season — 5th best in MLB.
Braves Pitching Stats & Trends
Braves pitchers have induced opposing hitters to ground into 22 double plays in 122 opportunities (18%) this season — tied for best in MLB.
Braves pitchers have an ERA of 2.78 (178.0 IP) this season — best in MLB.
Opponents have a miss rate of 28% against Braves pitchers since the 2024 season — 2nd best in MLB.
Braves pitchers have walked 5% of batters when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this season — 3rd best in MLB.
Phillies Pitching Stats & Trends
Phillies pitchers have walked 7% of batters since the 2025 season — tied for 2nd best in MLB.
Phillies pitchers walked 6% of batters when facing the leadoff batter in the inning in the 2025 season — best in MLB.
Phillies pitchers have a strikeout rate of 47% with two-strikes this season — 2nd best in MLB.
Opponents have a groundball rate of 49% against Phillies pitchers this season — highest in MLB.
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