Braves vs Phillies Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Aug 29

FILE - Philadelphia Phillies' Brandon Marsh hits a home run during the eighth inning of Game 3 of a baseball NL Division Series against the Atlanta Braves Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023, in Philadelphia. Brandon Marsh underwent successful left knee arthroscopic debridement surgery with Dr. Steven Cohen in Philadelphia, Friday morning Feb. 9, 2024. It is anticipated he will return to playing in three to four weeks and be ready to play opening day.(AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
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  • The Phillies are -160 favorites vs the Braves
  • Braves vs Phillies Over / Under today: 8.5 Runs
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The Atlanta Braves (+135) visit Citizens Bank Park to take on the Philadelphia Phillies (-160) on Thursday, August 29, 2024. First pitch is scheduled for 6:40pm EDT in Philadelphia, PA.

This season, the Braves are 73-60 against the spread (ATS), while the Phillies are 66-67 ATS.

Braves vs Phillies Starting Pitchers Today:

  • Braves starting pitcher: Charlie Morton 7-7, 4.31 ERA
  • Phillies starting pitcher: Cristopher Sanchez 9-9, 3.47 ERA

Braves vs. Phillies Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Braves+1.5 -160O 8.5 -115+135
Phillies -1.5 +135U 8.5 -105-160

Braves vs Phillies Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Phillies will win Thursday‘s MLB game with 55.2% 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 Thursday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Braves Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Ramon Laureano has hit the Home Runs Over in 5 of his last 14 away games (+21.20 Units / 151% ROI)
  • Michael Harris II has hit the Hits Under in 32 of his last 50 games (+19.15 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Michael Harris II has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 33 of his last 50 games (+14.85 Units / 26% ROI)
  • Michael Harris II has hit the Total Bases Under in 35 of his last 50 games (+14.20 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Marcell Ozuna has hit the Singles Over in 28 of his last 44 games (+13.90 Units / 30% ROI)

And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Phillies players for Thursday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Phillies Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Alec Bohm has hit the Hits Under in 20 of his last 25 games at home (+13.55 Units / 28% ROI)
  • Kyle Schwarber has hit the Total Bases Under in 26 of his last 38 games (+13.30 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Alec Bohm has hit the RBIs Under in 34 of his last 46 games (+10.95 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Bryce Harper has hit the Singles Under in 30 of his last 45 games (+10.40 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Cristopher Sanchez has hit the Pitching Outs Over in 11 of his last 12 games at home (+10.15 Units / 64% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the Game Total Under in 76 of their last 119 games (+32.80 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 13 of their last 18 away games (+10.40 Units / 41% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 14 of their last 18 away games (+9.45 Units / 40% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 39 of their last 65 away games (+9.04 Units / 11% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the Team Total Over in 18 of their last 27 away games (+8.05 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia Phillies have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 39 of their last 59 games at home (+14.25 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia Phillies have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 38 of their last 57 games at home (+14.10 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia Phillies have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 27 of their last 41 games (+12.15 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia Phillies have hit the Team Total Under in 24 of their last 36 games at home (+11.15 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia Phillies have hit the Game Total Under in 24 of their last 39 games at home (+9.80 Units / 23% ROI)

Braves Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Braves are 60-73 against the Run Line (-15.7 Units / -9.86% ROI).

  • 73-60 when betting on the Moneyline for -18.35 Units / -8.55% ROI
  • 49-79 when betting on the total runs Over for -36.8 Units / -25.36% ROI
  • 79-49 when betting on the total runs Under for +24.95 Units / 16.89% ROI

Phillies Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Phillies are 66-67 against the Run Line (-3.8 Units / -2.35% ROI).

  • 78-55 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.25 Units / -0.59% ROI
  • 61-66 when betting on the total runs Over for -12 Units / -8.18% ROI
  • 66-61 when betting on the total runs Under for -1.45 Units / -0.99% ROI

Phillies vs Braves Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Marcell Ozuna (ATL) 0.5 +425 0.5 -600
Jorge Soler (ATL) 0.5 +450 0.5 -650
Kyle Schwarber (PHI) 0.5 +450 0.5 -650
Matt Olson (ATL) 0.5 +525 0.5 -750
Trea Turner (PHI) 0.5 +550 0.5 -800

Phillies vs Braves Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Nick Castellanos (PHI) 0.5 -275 0.5 +200
Marcell Ozuna (ATL) 0.5 -275 0.5 +200
Matt Olson (ATL) 0.5 -250 0.5 +175
Jorge Soler (ATL) 0.5 -250 0.5 +180
J.T. Realmuto (PHI) 0.5 -225 0.5 +170

Phillies vs Braves RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Marcell Ozuna (ATL) 0.5 +145 0.5 -190
Matt Olson (ATL) 0.5 +155 0.5 -200
Alec Bohm (PHI) 0.5 +155 0.5 -210
Nick Castellanos (PHI) 0.5 +165 0.5 -225
Jorge Soler (ATL) 0.5 +170 0.5 -225

Phillies vs Braves Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Cristopher Sanchez (PHI) 4.5 -145 4.5 +110
Charlie Morton (ATL) 5.5 -135 5.5 +100

Charlie Morton has allowed an OBP of .358 (475 PA’s) when going through the lineup the second time in a game since last season — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .296 — third Percentile.

Charlie Morton has allowed an OBP of .351 (749 PA’s) when going through the lineup the second time in a game since the 2022 season — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .295 — fourth Percentile.

Charlie Morton has allowed an OPS of .825 (476 PA’s) when going through the lineup the second time in a game since last season — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .692 — third Percentile.

Charlie Morton has walked 49 of 476 batters (10%) when going through the lineup the second time in a game since last season — 3rd highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 6% — 10th Percentile.

Phillies Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Opponents have a groundball rate of 63% (114/180) against Cristopher Sanchez in two-strike counts this season — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 44% — 100th Percentile.

Opponents have a groundball rate of 60% (272/456) against Cristopher Sanchez this season — 2nd highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 43% — 98th Percentile.

Opponents are hitting .359 (90-for-251) against Cristopher Sanchez’s fastball this season — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .256 — first Percentile.

Cristopher Sanchez has located his fastballs down 50% of the time (528/1,056) this season — highest among among NL Starters; League Avg: 28% — 100th Percentile.

Braves Keys to the Game vs. the Phillies

The Braves are 77-136 (.362) when scoring 4 or fewer runs since the 2022 season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .279.

The Braves are 30-17 (.638) vs top 10 scoring offenses since the 2023 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .428.

The Braves are 37-81 (.314) when allowing 5 or more runs since the 2023 season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .210.

The Braves are 89-51 (.636) after a home win since the 2022 season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .531.

Phillies Keys to the Game vs. the Braves

The Phillies are 18-11 (.621) after a win as underdogs since the 2023 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .422.

The Phillies are 68-12 (.850) when allowing 4 or fewer runs this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .726.

The Phillies are 93-54 (.633) at home since the 2023 season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .521.

The Phillies are 7-2 (.778) after a win as underdogs this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .414.

Braves hitters are slugging .482 against LHP since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .411.

Braves hitters are slugging .680 on the first pitch of at-bats since the 2022 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .573.

Braves hitters are slugging .462 since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .408.

Braves hitters are slugging .456 against RHP since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .408.

The Phillies are batting .336 against LHP this month (23 games) — best in MLB; League Avg: .242.

Phillies hitters have an OPS of .788 (3,468 PA’s) against LHP since last season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .731.

Phillies hitters have an OBP of .392 (250 PA’s) against LHP this month (23 games) — best in MLB; League Avg: .312.

Phillies hitters have an OBP of .337 (3,468 PA’s) against LHP since last season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .320.

Opponents have a miss rate of 28% against Braves pitchers this season — best in MLB; League Avg: 25%.

The Braves pitchers allowed their opponents to score first in just 27% of their games on the road in the 2023 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 44%.

Opponents have a groundball rate of 46% against Braves pitchers this season — 3rd highest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

The Braves pitchers allowed their opponents to score first in just 36% of their games in the 2023 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 50%.

Opponents have a groundball rate of 46% against Phillies pitchers this season — 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

Phillies pitchers have walked 827 of 11,020 batters (7%) since last season — tied for 4th best in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Opponents have a groundball batting average of just .237 against Phillies pitchers with runners on base this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .262.

The Phillies pitchers have allowed their opponents to score first in just 40% of their games this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 50%.

Phillies vs. Braves Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Philadelphia Phillies – No Injuries Reported
  • Atlanta Braves – No Injuries Reported

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Shane Jackson is a Web Content Writer for BetMGM, covering MLB and NBA. After graduating from the University of Kansas, his previous stops include MLB.com, Lawrence Journal-World, Manhattan Mercury, Bet Chicago Sports, WynnBET, and Sportsbook Review.