Phillies vs Braves Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Aug 20

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Atlanta Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. (13) runs during a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Tuesday, May 2, 2023, in Miami.
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  • The Phillies are -140 favorites vs the Braves
  • Phillies vs Braves Over / Under today: 8.5 Runs
  • Phillies / Braves TV Channel: NSPA | BSSO | TBS

The Philadelphia Phillies (-140) visit Truist Park to take on the Atlanta Braves (+120) on Tuesday, August 20, 2024. First pitch is scheduled for 7:20pm EDT in Atlanta, GA.

This season, the Phillies are 73-51 against the spread (ATS), while the Braves are 54-70 ATS.

Phillies vs Braves Starting Pitchers Today:

  • Phillies starting pitcher: Zack Wheeler 12-5, 2.75 ERA
  • Braves starting pitcher: Reynaldo Lopez 7-4, 2.07 ERA

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

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Phillies-1.5 +125O 8.5 -115-140
Braves +1.5 -155U 8.5 -105+120

Phillies vs Braves Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Phillies will win Tuesday‘s MLB game with 57.6% 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 Phillies players for Tuesday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Phillies Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Bryce Harper has hit the Singles Under in 25 of his last 36 games (+11.05 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Bryce Harper has hit the Home Runs Over in 6 of his last 19 away games (+10.75 Units / 57% ROI)
  • Kyle Schwarber has hit the Total Bases Under in 20 of his last 29 games (+9.70 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Edmundo Sosa has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 14 of his last 19 away games (+8.90 Units / 40% ROI)
  • Bryce Harper has hit the Hits Under in 18 of his last 32 games (+8.85 Units / 19% ROI)

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

Best Braves Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Ramon Laureano has hit the Home Runs Over in 5 of his last 12 games (+23.20 Units / 193% ROI)
  • Michael Harris II has hit the Hits Under in 32 of his last 48 games (+21.85 Units / 28% ROI)
  • Michael Harris II has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 34 of his last 48 games (+19.10 Units / 34% ROI)
  • Michael Harris II has hit the Total Bases Under in 36 of his last 49 games (+18.70 Units / 26% ROI)
  • Michael Harris II has hit the Runs Under in 34 of his last 48 games (+13.70 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia Phillies have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 63 of their last 109 games (+13.00 Units / 7% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia Phillies have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 14 of their last 18 away games (+10.80 Units / 51% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia Phillies have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 63 of their last 107 games (+10.35 Units / 8% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia Phillies have hit the Team Total Over in 31 of their last 51 away games (+8.30 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia Phillies have hit the Game Total Over in 27 of their last 47 away games (+5.85 Units / 11% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the Game Total Under in 69 of their last 110 games (+27.90 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 14 of their last 23 games (+3.80 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the Moneyline in 5 of their last 7 games (+2.45 Units / 24% ROI)

Phillies Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Phillies are 62-62 against the Run Line (-2.45 Units / -1.63% ROI).

  • 73-51 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.9 Units / -0.95% ROI
  • 58-61 when betting on the total runs Over for -9.6 Units / -7.01% ROI
  • 61-58 when betting on the total runs Under for -3.1 Units / -2.28% ROI

Braves Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Braves are 54-70 against the Run Line (-19.45 Units / -13.15% ROI).

  • 66-58 when betting on the Moneyline for -22.65 Units / -11.23% ROI
  • 47-72 when betting on the total runs Over for -31.35 Units / -23.16% ROI
  • 72-47 when betting on the total runs Under for +20.05 Units / 14.57% ROI

Braves vs Phillies Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Kyle Schwarber (PHI) 0.5 +325 0.5 -450
Marcell Ozuna (ATL) 0.5 +350 0.5 -450
Bryce Harper (PHI) 0.5 +450 0.5 -650
Jorge Soler (ATL) 0.5 +450 0.5 -650
Matt Olson (ATL) 0.5 +475 0.5 -650

Braves vs Phillies Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Bryce Harper (PHI) 0.5 -250 0.5 +175
Nick Castellanos (PHI) 0.5 -250 0.5 +175
Marcell Ozuna (ATL) 0.5 -250 0.5 +175
Bryson Stott (PHI) 0.5 -250 0.5 +180
Michael Harris (ATL) 0.5 -225 0.5 +165

Braves vs Phillies RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Alec Bohm (PHI) 0.5 +125 0.5 -165
Bryce Harper (PHI) 0.5 +145 0.5 -190
Nick Castellanos (PHI) 0.5 +145 0.5 -190
Trea Turner (PHI) 0.5 +150 0.5 -200
Marcell Ozuna (ATL) 0.5 +150 0.5 -200

Braves vs Phillies Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Zack Wheeler (PHI) 6.5 -110 6.5 -115
Reynaldo Lopez (ATL) 4.5 +120 4.5 -155

Zack Wheeler has allowed an OPS of just .415 (258 PA’s) against right-handed batters this season — best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .679 — 100th Percentile.

Right-handed batters are hitting just .150 (36-for-240) against Zack Wheeler this season — best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .238 — 100th Percentile.

Zack Wheeler has thrown inside pitches 43% of the time (2,275/5,334) in non-two strike counts since the 2022 season — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 31% — 100th Percentile.

Zack Wheeler has allowed a slugging percentage of just .217 (52 Total Bases / 240 ABs) against right-handed batters this season — best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .386 — 100th Percentile.

Braves Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Opponents are hitting just .096 (8-for-83) against Reynaldo Lopez with runners in scoring position this season — best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 49 total IP; League Avg: .251 — 100th Percentile.

Right-handed hitters have a line drive rate of 33% (44/133) against Reynaldo Lopez this season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 49 total IP; League Avg: 24% — 0 Percentile.

Reynaldo Lopez has allowed an OPS of just .368 (107 PA’s) with runners in scoring position this season — best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 49 total IP; League Avg: .731 — 100th Percentile.

Reynaldo Lopez has walked 23 of 497 right-handed batters (5%) since the 2022 season — 8th best among qualified RPs in MLB*; League Avg: 8% — 95th Percentile.

Phillies Keys to the Game vs. the Braves

The Phillies are just 2-11 (.154) when tied entering the 7th inning this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Phillies are 6-2 (.750) after a win as underdogs this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .416.

The Phillies are 17-11 (.607) after a win as underdogs since the 2023 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .424.

The Phillies are 26-23 (.531) after a win as underdogs since the 2022 season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .415.

Braves Keys to the Game vs. the Phillies

keys to the game – home

The Phillies are batting .274 against LHP this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .248.

The Phillies are batting .259 with two outs this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .235.

Phillies hitters have an OBP of .348 (1,519 PA’s) against LHP this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .316.

Phillies hitters have an OPS of .788 (3,388 PA’s) against LHP since last season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .731.

team hitters – home

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

Phillies pitchers have walked 807 of 10,686 batters (8%) since last season — tied for 5th best in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Phillies pitchers have a strikeout rate of 45% with two-strikes since the 2022 season — 4th best in MLB; League Avg: 42%.

Phillies pitchers have a strikeout rate of 24% this season — tied for 5th best in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

Opponents have a miss rate of 28% against Braves pitchers since last 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 26% this season — best in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

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%.

Braves vs. Phillies Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Jimmy Herget (Atlanta Braves): Shoulder, 15-Day IL
  • Tyler Matzek (Atlanta Braves): Elbow, 60-Day IL
  • Michael Harris (Atlanta Braves): Hamstring, 10-Day IL
  • Angel Perdomo (Atlanta Braves): Elbow, 60-Day IL
  • Spencer Strider (Atlanta Braves): Elbow, 60-Day IL
  • Max Fried (Atlanta Braves): Forearm, 15-Day IL
  • Jordan Luplow (Atlanta Braves): Knee, 60-Day IL
  • Austin Riley (Atlanta Braves): Personal, Paternity
  • Ray Kerr (Atlanta Braves): Elbow, 60-Day IL
  • Ozzie Albies (Atlanta Braves): Wrist, 10-Day IL
  • Ronald Acuna (Atlanta Braves): Knee, 60-Day IL
  • Taijuan Walker (Philadelphia Phillies): Finger, 15-Day IL
  • Michael Rucker (Philadelphia Phillies): Hand, 60-Day IL
  • Rodolfo Castro (Philadelphia Phillies): Shoulder, 60-Day IL
  • Dylan Covey (Philadelphia Phillies): Shoulder, 60-Day IL

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