Phillies vs Braves Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Aug 21

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Atlanta Braves shortstop Orlando Arcia (11) works against the Philadelphia Phillies in the third inning of Game 2 of a baseball NL Division Series, Monday, Oct. 9, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
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  • The Phillies are -110 favorites vs the Braves
  • Phillies vs Braves Over / Under today: 7.5 Runs
  • Phillies / Braves TV Channel: NSPA | BSSO

The Philadelphia Phillies (-110) visit Truist Park to take on the Atlanta Braves (-110) on Wednesday, August 21, 2024. First pitch is scheduled for 7:20pm EDT in Atlanta, GA.

This season, the Phillies are 73-52 against the spread (ATS), while the Braves are 55-70 ATS.

Phillies vs Braves Starting Pitchers Today:

  • Phillies starting pitcher: Aaron Nola 11-6, 3.48 ERA
  • Braves starting pitcher: Max Fried 7-7, 3.62 ERA

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

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Phillies-1.5 +155O 7.5 -105-110
Braves +1.5 -190U 7.5 -115-110

Phillies vs Braves Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Phillies will win Wednesday‘s MLB game with 51.0% 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 Wednesday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Phillies Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Bryce Harper has hit the Singles Under in 26 of his last 37 games (+12.05 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Kyle Schwarber has hit the Total Bases Under in 21 of his last 30 games (+11.00 Units / 28% ROI)
  • Bryce Harper has hit the Hits Under in 19 of his last 33 games (+10.65 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Bryce Harper has hit the Home Runs Over in 6 of his last 20 away games (+9.75 Units / 49% ROI)
  • Alec Bohm has hit the RBIs Under in 29 of his last 39 games (+9.40 Units / 13% ROI)

And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Braves players for Wednesday‘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 13 games (+22.20 Units / 171% ROI)
  • Michael Harris II has hit the Hits Under in 32 of his last 49 games (+20.85 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Michael Harris II has hit the Total Bases Under in 37 of his last 50 games (+19.70 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Michael Harris II has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 34 of his last 49 games (+18.00 Units / 31% ROI)
  • Michael Harris II has hit the Runs Under in 35 of his last 49 games (+14.70 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia Phillies have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 63 of their last 110 games (+13.00 Units / 7% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia Phillies have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 15 of their last 19 away games (+11.80 Units / 53% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia Phillies have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 63 of their last 108 games (+9.05 Units / 6% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia Phillies have hit the Team Total Under in 39 of their last 66 games (+8.80 Units / 11% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia Phillies have hit the Game Total Over in 27 of their last 48 away games (+4.75 Units / 9% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the Game Total Under in 70 of their last 111 games (+28.90 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the Moneyline in 6 of their last 8 games (+3.80 Units / 34% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 4 of their last 5 games (+2.75 Units / 45% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have covered the Run Line in 4 of their last 6 games (+0.90 Units / 10% ROI)

Phillies Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Phillies are 62-63 against the Run Line (-3.45 Units / -2.28% ROI).

  • 73-52 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.45 Units / -1.71% ROI
  • 58-62 when betting on the total runs Over for -10.7 Units / -7.75% ROI
  • 62-58 when betting on the total runs Under for -2.1 Units / -1.53% ROI

Braves Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Braves are 55-70 against the Run Line (-18.45 Units / -12.36% ROI).

  • 67-58 when betting on the Moneyline for -21.3 Units / -10.51% ROI
  • 47-73 when betting on the total runs Over for -32.45 Units / -23.78% ROI
  • 73-47 when betting on the total runs Under for +21.05 Units / 15.18% ROI

Braves vs Phillies Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Marcell Ozuna (ATL) 0.5 +350 0.5 -450
Matt Olson (ATL) 0.5 +375 0.5 -550
Kyle Schwarber (PHI) 0.5 +450 0.5 -650
Bryce Harper (PHI) 0.5 +500 0.5 -700
Jarred Kelenic (ATL) 0.5 +525 0.5 -750

Braves vs Phillies Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Gio Urshela (ATL) 0.5 -275 0.5 +195
Michael Harris (ATL) 0.5 -250 0.5 +190
Bryce Harper (PHI) 0.5 -225 0.5 +170
J.T. Realmuto (PHI) 0.5 -225 0.5 +165
Matt Olson (ATL) 0.5 -210 0.5 +155

Braves vs Phillies RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Marcell Ozuna (ATL) 0.5 +135 0.5 -175
Alec Bohm (PHI) 0.5 +145 0.5 -190
Nick Castellanos (PHI) 0.5 +155 0.5 -200
Bryce Harper (PHI) 0.5 +165 0.5 -225
Matt Olson (ATL) 0.5 +165 0.5 -225

Braves vs Phillies Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Max Fried (ATL) 5.5 -150 5.5 +115
Aaron Nola (PHI) 5.5 -125 5.5 -105

Left-handed batters are hitting .447 (17-for-38) against Aaron Nola this month (3 games) — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .235 — first Percentile.

Aaron Nola has thrown his curveball 34% of the time (352/1,019) when he’s behind in the count since last season — 3rd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 114 total CB; League Avg: 10% — 97th Percentile.

Aaron Nola has thrown his curveball 32% of the time (147/454) when he’s behind in the count this season — 3rd highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 11% — 93rd Percentile.

Opponents are hitting just .207 (156-for-753) against Aaron Nola when going through the lineup the first time in a game since the 2022 season — tied for 2nd best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .234 — 95th Percentile.

Braves Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Opponents are hitting .588 (10-for-17) against Max Fried when going through the lineup the first time in a game in his last two starts — highest in MLB over the last two weeks; League Avg: .221 — first Percentile.

Opponents are hitting .588 (10-for-17) against Max Fried when going through the lineup the first time in a game over the last 14 days — highest among NL Starters over the last two weeks; League Avg: .232 — second Percentile.

Max Fried has walked 4 of 18 batters (22%) when going through the lineup the second time in a game over the last 14 days — highest among NL Starters over the last two weeks; League Avg: 7% — second Percentile.

Max Fried has allowed an OBP of .611 (18 PA’s) when going through the lineup the first time in a game over the last 14 days — highest among NL Starters over the last two weeks; League Avg: .295 — second Percentile.

Phillies Keys to the Game vs. the Braves

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

The Phillies are 6-2 (.750) after a win as underdogs this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .417.

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

The Phillies are 63-11 (.851) when allowing 4 or fewer runs this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .726.

Braves Keys to the Game vs. the Phillies

The Braves are just 3-8 (.273) after a loss as underdogs since the 2023 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .427.

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 74-134 (.356) when scoring 4 or fewer runs since the 2022 season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .279.

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

Games involving the Phillies went OVER in 89% of their games (69.3% ROI) after a loss as underdogs this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 49%.

The Phillies have a winning percentage of 65% at home this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 52%.

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

Braves hitters are slugging .483 against LHP since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .411.

The Braves have an average Exit Velocity of 90.7 MPH since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: 88.9.

The Braves are batting .269 against LHP since the 2022 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .249.

Braves hitters are slugging .684 on the first pitch of at-bats since the 2022 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .572.

Opponents have a groundball batting average of just .235 against Phillies pitchers with runners on base this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .261.

Opponents have a groundball rate of 45% against Phillies pitchers since last season — 3rd highest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

The Phillies have won 53% of home games in which their opponents scored first this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 36%.

The Phillies pitchers have allowed their opponents to score first in just 32% of their games on the road this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 44%.

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 49% against Braves pitchers this month (18 games) — highest in MLB; League Avg: 42%.

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

Braves pitchers have a strikeout rate of 31% over the last 14 days — best in MLB; League Avg: 23%.

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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