Phillies vs Braves Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Mar 18

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  • The Braves are -140 favorites vs the Phillies
  • Phillies starting pitcher: McLean Abel, 0.00 ERA
  • Braves starting pitcher: Dylan Dodd, 0.00 ERA

The Philadelphia Phillies (+115) visit CoolToday Park to take on the Atlanta Braves (-140) on Saturday, March 18, 2023. First pitch is scheduled for 6:05pm EDT in North Port.

The Braves are the betting favorite in this game, with the run line sitting at -1.5 (+130).

The Phillies vs Braves Over/Under is 10.5 total runs for the game.

During Spring Training, the Phillies are 7-6 against the spread (ATS), while the Braves are 6-8 ATS.

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

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Phillies+1.5 -155O 10.5 +105+115
Braves -1.5 +130U 10.5 -125-140

Phillies vs Braves Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Braves will win Saturday‘s Spring Training matchup with 65.8% confidence.

This prediction factors in starting pitchers, recent team and player hitting performances, the last 5 games for both the Phillies and Braves and up-to-date player injuries.


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We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Phillies players for Saturday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Phillies Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Kyle Schwarber has hit the RBIs Over in his last 2 games (+4.05 Units / 203% ROI)
  • Rhys Hoskins has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in his last 3 games (+3.35 Units / 89% ROI)
  • Nick Castellanos has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in his last 3 games (+3.00 Units / 65% ROI)
  • Bryson Stott has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in his last 2 games (+2.50 Units / 125% ROI)
  • Matt Vierling has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 4 of his last 5 games (+2.50 Units / 31% ROI)

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

Best Braves Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Travis d’Arnaud has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in his last 4 games (+4.05 Units / 80% ROI)
  • Eddie Rosario has hit the Runs Under in his last 3 games at home (+3.00 Units / 37% ROI)
  • William Contreras has hit the RBIs Under in his last 3 games (+3.00 Units / 36% ROI)
  • Marcell Ozuna has hit the RBIs Under in his last 3 games at home (+3.00 Units / 36% ROI)
  • Ronald Acuna Jr. has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in his last 2 games (+2.10 Units / 86% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia Phillies have hit the Team Total Under in 43 of their last 61 away games (+24.08 Units / 35% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia Phillies have hit the Moneyline in 77 of their last 129 games (+16.15 Units / 9% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia Phillies have hit the Game Total Under in 35 of their last 61 away games (+8.05 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia Phillies have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 12 of their last 16 games (+7.83 Units / 39% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia Phillies have covered the Run Line in 70 of their last 128 games (+7.70 Units / 5% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 86 of their last 140 games (+23.04 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the Moneyline in 79 of their last 116 games (+22.00 Units / 10% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 77 of their last 133 games (+21.60 Units / 10% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the Game Total Under in 33 of their last 53 games at home (+11.90 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the Team Total Over in 37 of their last 61 games (+9.10 Units / 12% ROI)

Phillies Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Phillies have gone 6-8 against the Run Line (-3 Units / -16.9% ROI).

  • 7-6 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.4 Units / 2.33% ROI
  • 11-3 when betting on the total runs Over for +7.55 Units / 48.24% ROI
  • 3-11 when betting on the total runs Under for -8.95 Units / -58.88% ROI

Braves Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Braves have gone 6-8 against the Run Line (-3.15 Units / -18.31% ROI).

  • 6-6 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.5 Units / -12.41% ROI
  • 9-5 when betting on the total runs Over for +3.75 Units / 24.75% ROI
  • 5-9 when betting on the total runs Under for -4.95 Units / -31.53% ROI

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Braves Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

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Phillies Keys to the Game vs. the Braves

The Phillies are just 5-12 (.294) when tied entering the 8th inning last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Phillies are 14-57 (.197) when trailing entering the 7th inning last season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .119.

The Phillies are 11-58 (.159) when trailing entering the 8th inning last season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .085.

The Phillies are 47-34 (.580) at home last season — 8th best in MLB; League Avg: .532.

Braves Keys to the Game vs. the Phillies

The Braves are 11-3 (.786) when tied entering the 7th inning last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Braves are 59-12 (.831) when hitting 2 or more home runs last season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .707.

The Braves are 36-5 (.878) when scoring in the first inning last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .664.

The Braves are 9-4 (.692) when tied entering the 8th inning last season — tied for 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .500.

Phillies hitters slugged .536 when facing the starting pitcher for the 3rd time in a game last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .445.

Phillies hitters had an OBP of .338 (1,760 PA’s) against LHP last season — tied for 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .315.

Phillies hitters had an OPS of .771 (1,760 PA’s) against LHP last season — 4th best in MLB; League Avg: .714.

The Phillies batted .176 on pitches out of the zone last season — 4th best in MLB; League Avg: .157.

Braves hitters slugged .443 against RHP last season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .393.

Braves hitters slugged .486 on pitches 95 mph or greater last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .383.

Braves hitters had an OPS of .837 (1,216 PA’s) on pitches 95 mph or greater last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .713.

Braves hitters had an OPS of .753 (4,444 PA’s) against RHP last season — 4th best in MLB; League Avg: .704.

Opponents have a groundball rate of 45% against Phillies pitchers since the start of the 2021 season — 3rd highest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

Opponents had a groundball rate of 45% against Phillies pitchers last season — tied for 5th highest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

Opponents had a groundball batting average of .256 against Phillies pitchers with the shift last season — 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: .221.

Phillies pitchers have walked 186 of 2,865 batters (7%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning since the start of the 2021 season — tied for 4th best in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Braves pitchers had a strikeout rate of 26% last season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

Opponents had a miss rate of 28% against Braves pitchers last season — tied for 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 26%.

Opponents had a groundball batting average of just .185 against Braves pitchers with the shift last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .221.

Braves pitchers had a strikeout rate of 46% with two-strikes last season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: 42%.

Braves vs. Phillies Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

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

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