Braves vs Phillies Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Aug 30

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  • The Phillies are -135 favorites vs the Braves
  • Braves vs Phillies Over / Under today: 8 Runs
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The Atlanta Braves (+115) visit Citizens Bank Park to take on the Philadelphia Phillies (-135) on Friday, August 30, 2024. First pitch is scheduled for 6:40pm EDT in Philadelphia, PA.

This season, the Braves are 73-61 against the spread (ATS), while the Phillies are 66-68 ATS.

Braves vs Phillies Starting Pitchers Today:

  • Braves starting pitcher: Reynaldo Lopez 7-4, 2.03 ERA
  • Phillies starting pitcher: Ranger Suarez 11-5, 2.85 ERA

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

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Braves+1.5 -190O 8 -105+115
Phillies -1.5 +155U 8 -115-135

Braves vs Phillies Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Phillies will win Friday‘s MLB game with 53.1% 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 Friday‘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 15 away games (+20.20 Units / 135% ROI)
  • Marcell Ozuna has hit the Hits Over in 32 of his last 45 games (+18.20 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Marcell Ozuna has hit the Singles Over in 29 of his last 45 games (+14.90 Units / 31% ROI)
  • Ramon Laureano has hit the Total Bases Over in 19 of his last 24 games (+12.70 Units / 35% ROI)
  • Michael Harris II has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 32 of his last 50 games (+12.40 Units / 21% ROI)

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

Best Phillies Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Brandon Marsh has hit the Home Runs Over in 3 of his last 5 games at home (+18.70 Units / 374% ROI)
  • 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 39 games (+12.15 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Alec Bohm has hit the RBIs Under in 35 of his last 47 games (+11.95 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Alec Bohm has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 18 of his last 25 games at home (+9.75 Units / 30% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the Game Total Under in 76 of their last 120 games (+31.65 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 14 of their last 19 away games (+11.65 Units / 44% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 15 of their last 19 away games (+10.45 Units / 42% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the Team Total Over in 19 of their last 28 away games (+9.05 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 39 of their last 66 away games (+8.04 Units / 10% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia Phillies have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 28 of their last 42 games (+13.15 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia Phillies have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 38 of their last 58 games at home (+13.00 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia Phillies have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 39 of their last 60 games at home (+12.65 Units / 11% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia Phillies have hit the Moneyline in 41 of their last 59 games at home (+9.95 Units / 9% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia Phillies have hit the Team Total Under in 24 of their last 37 games at home (+9.90 Units / 23% ROI)

Braves Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Braves are 61-73 against the Run Line (-14.7 Units / -9.15% ROI).

  • 73-61 when betting on the Moneyline for -19.35 Units / -8.98% ROI
  • 50-79 when betting on the total runs Over for -35.8 Units / -24.5% ROI
  • 79-50 when betting on the total runs Under for +23.8 Units / 15.99% ROI

Phillies Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Phillies are 66-68 against the Run Line (-4.8 Units / -2.94% ROI).

  • 79-55 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.25 Units / -0.12% ROI
  • 62-66 when betting on the total runs Over for -11 Units / -7.45% ROI
  • 66-62 when betting on the total runs Under for -2.6 Units / -1.77% ROI

Phillies vs Braves Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Kyle Schwarber (PHI) 0.5 +400 0.5 -550
Marcell Ozuna (ATL) 0.5 +450 0.5 -650
Bryce Harper (PHI) 0.5 +500 0.5 -750
Matt Olson (ATL) 0.5 +500 0.5 -700
Jorge Soler (ATL) 0.5 +525 0.5 -750

Phillies vs Braves Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Whit Merrifield (ATL) 0.5 -275 0.5 +195
Nick Castellanos (PHI) 0.5 -250 0.5 +185
Marcell Ozuna (ATL) 0.5 -250 0.5 +185
Gio Urshela (ATL) 0.5 -250 0.5 +185
Bryce Harper (PHI) 0.5 -225 0.5 +160

Phillies vs Braves RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Matt Olson (ATL) 0.5 +145 0.5 -190
Nick Castellanos (PHI) 0.5 +150 0.5 -200
Marcell Ozuna (ATL) 0.5 +155 0.5 -210
J.T. Realmuto (PHI) 0.5 +165 0.5 -225
Bryce Harper (PHI) 0.5 +170 0.5 -225

Phillies vs Braves Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Ranger Suarez (PHI) 4.5 -150 4.5 +110
Reynaldo Lopez (ATL) 5.5 +110 5.5 -145

Reynaldo Lopez has allowed an OPS of just .363 (117 PA’s) with runners in scoring position this season — best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 53 total IP; League Avg: .729 — 100th Percentile.

Opponents are hitting just .098 (9-for-92) against Reynaldo Lopez with runners in scoring position this season — best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 53 total IP; League Avg: .250 — 100th Percentile.

Opponents have a groundball batting average of just .033 (1 GB hit out of 30 GBs) against Reynaldo Lopez with runners in scoring position this season — 2nd best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 53 total IP; League Avg: .242 — 99th Percentile.

Reynaldo Lopez has walked 18 of 117 batters (15%) with runners in scoring position this season — 3rd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 53 total IP; League Avg: 9% — second Percentile.

Phillies Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Opponents have a groundball rate of 60% (230/384) against Ranger Suarez in two-strike counts since the 2022 season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 182 total IP; League Avg: 45% — 100th Percentile.

Opponents have a groundball rate of 58% (132/228) against Ranger Suarez in two-strike counts since last season — 7th highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 118 total IP; League Avg: 45% — 95th Percentile.

Right-handed hitters have a swing rate of just 45% (2,383/5,346) against Ranger Suarez since the 2022 season — 2nd lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 182 total IP; League Avg: 49% — second Percentile.

Ranger Suarez has a strike rate of just 62% (3,314/5,346) against right-handed batters since the 2022 season — 5th lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 182 total IP; League Avg: 65% — fifth Percentile.

Braves Keys to the Game vs. the Phillies

The Braves are 52-66 (.441) when allowing 2 or more home runs since the 2022 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .301.

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

The Braves are 65-46 (.586) vs top 10 scoring offenses since the 2022 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .420.

The Braves are 80-57 (.584) after a road win since the 2022 season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .486.

Phillies Keys to the Game vs. the Braves

The Phillies are 7-3 (.700) after a win as underdogs this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .412.

The Phillies are 69-12 (.852) when allowing 4 or fewer runs this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .725.

The Phillies are 18-12 (.600) after a win as underdogs since the 2023 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .422.

The Phillies are 45-23 (.662) at home this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .523.

The Braves have barrels in 8% of PA’s in the 2023 season (512/6,249) — best in MLB; League Avg: 5%.

Braves hitters are slugging .452 against RHP since the 2022 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .403.

The Braves have an average Exit Velocity of 90.6 MPH since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: 88.9.

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

Phillies hitters have an OBP of .393 (253 PA’s) against LHP this month (24 games) — best in MLB; League Avg: .311.

The Phillies are batting .335 against LHP this month (24 games) — best in MLB; League Avg: .242.

Phillies hitters have an OBP of .349 (1,602 PA’s) against LHP this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .316.

The Phillies are batting .265 against LHP since the 2022 season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .249.

Opponents have a miss rate of 28% against Braves pitchers since the 2022 season — best in MLB; League Avg: 26%.

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

Braves pitchers have a strikeout rate of 46% with two-strikes this season — best in MLB; League Avg: 42%.

Opponents have a miss rate of 28% against Braves pitchers since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: 26%.

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

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

The Phillies have won 55% of home games in which their opponents scored first this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 36%.

Phillies pitchers have walked 828 of 11,057 batters (7%) since last season — tied for 4th best in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Phillies vs. Braves Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

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

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