Phillies vs Braves Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, May 26

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  • The Braves are -150 favorites vs the Phillies
  • Phillies starting pitcher: Taijuan Walker
  • Braves starting pitcher: Jared Shuster
  • Watch the game on MLB Network

The Philadelphia Phillies (+125) visit Truist Park to take on the Atlanta Braves (-150) on Friday, May 26, 2023. First pitch is scheduled for 7:20pm EDT in Atlanta.

The Braves are the betting favorite in this game, with the run line sitting at -1.5 (+125).

The Phillies vs Braves Over/Under is 10 total runs for the game.

This season, the Phillies are 23-27 against the spread (ATS), while the Braves are 21-29 ATS.

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

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Phillies+1.5 -150O 10 -105+125
Braves -1.5 +125U 10 -115-150

Phillies vs Braves Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Braves will win Friday‘s MLB matchup with 74.0% 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 Friday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Phillies Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Trea Turner has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 24 of his last 33 games (+14.30 Units / 35% ROI)
  • J.T. Realmuto has hit the Hits Over in 14 of his last 16 away games (+13.70 Units / 45% ROI)
  • Kyle Schwarber has hit the Total Bases Under in 24 of his last 34 games (+12.90 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Trea Turner has hit the Runs Under in 32 of his last 47 games (+12.00 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Kyle Schwarber has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 24 of his last 34 games (+11.75 Units / 27% ROI)

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

Best Braves Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Michael Harris II has hit the Runs Under in 15 of his last 16 games (+12.85 Units / 45% ROI)
  • Ronald Acuna Jr. has hit the Hits Over in 28 of his last 47 games (+12.50 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Michael Harris II has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 12 of his last 13 games at home (+10.80 Units / 66% ROI)
  • Michael Harris II has hit the Total Bases Under in 12 of his last 14 games (+10.55 Units / 43% ROI)
  • Matt Olson has hit the Singles Under in 14 of his last 16 games (+10.40 Units / 35% ROI)

Braves vs Phillies Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Eddie Rosario 0.5 +425 0.5 -900
Bryce Harper 0.5 +375 0.5 -700
Edmundo Sosa 0.5 +650 0.5 -2000
J.T. Realmuto 0.5 +450 0.5 -900
Matt Olson 0.5 +230 0.5 -350

Braves vs Phillies Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Eddie Rosario 0.5 -190 0.5 +145
Bryce Harper 0.5 -250 0.5 +185
Edmundo Sosa 0.5 -200 0.5 +150
J.T. Realmuto 0.5 -225 0.5 +170
Matt Olson 0.5 -250 0.5 +180

Braves vs Phillies RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Eddie Rosario 0.5 +175 0.5 -225
Bryce Harper 0.5 +145 0.5 -190
Edmundo Sosa 0.5 +195 0.5 -275
J.T. Realmuto 0.5 +175 0.5 -250
Matt Olson 0.5 +120 0.5 -155

Braves vs Phillies Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Jared Shuster 4.5 -120 4.5 -110
Taijuan Walker 3.5 -160 3.5 +120
  • The Philadelphia Phillies have hit the Team Total Under in 30 of their last 49 games (+8.65 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia Phillies have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 10 of their last 14 away games (+5.95 Units / 37% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia Phillies have hit the Game Total Under in 18 of their last 33 games (+4.80 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 33 of their last 50 games (+13.30 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the Game Total Over in 27 of their last 41 games (+13.15 Units / 30% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the Moneyline in 31 of their last 50 games (+4.70 Units / 6% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the Team Total Under in 8 of their last 13 games at home (+2.30 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 5 of their last 8 games at home (+1.30 Units / 13% ROI)

Phillies Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Phillies have gone 19-31 against the Run Line (-18.4 Units / -28.35% ROI).

  • 23-27 when betting on the Moneyline for -12.1 Units / -17.39% ROI
  • 22-25 when betting on the total runs Over for -5.15 Units / -9.42% ROI
  • 25-22 when betting on the total runs Under for +1 Units / 1.8% ROI

Braves Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Braves have gone 21-29 against the Run Line (-7.2 Units / -12.4% ROI).

  • 31-19 when betting on the Moneyline for +4.7 Units / 6.1% ROI
  • 30-19 when betting on the total runs Over for +9.45 Units / 17.37% ROI
  • 19-30 when betting on the total runs Under for -14.4 Units / -25.88% ROI

Opponents have a miss rate of just 11% (6/54) against Taijuan Walker on the first pitch of at-bats this season — lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 19 total IP; League Avg: 26% — 0 Percentile.

Hitters have swung at 47% of Taijuan Walker’s pitches (31/66) with two-strikes — lowest in MLB over the last two weeks; League Avg: 60% — first Percentile.

Opponents have a miss rate of just 14% (13/94) against Taijuan Walker over the last 14 days (3 games) — 4th lowest in NL over the last two weeks; League Avg: 24% — eighth Percentile.

Taijuan Walker has a strikeout rate of just 25% (7 SO in 28 PAs) with two-strikes — 5th lowest in MLB over the last two weeks; League Avg: 41% — fifth Percentile.

Braves Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Jared Shuster has walked 12 of 85 batters (14%) this season — 10th highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 19 total IP; League Avg: 8% — fifth Percentile.

Jared Shuster has a strike rate of just 59% (191/321) this season — 11th lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 19 total IP; League Avg: 64% — sixth Percentile.

Opponents have a line drive rate of just 10% (2/20) against Jared Shuster on changeups this season — 2nd lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 19 total IP; League Avg: 22% — 98th Percentile.

Opponents are hitting just .111 (4-for-36) against Jared Shuster over the last 30 days (2 games) — best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 10 total IP; League Avg: .251 — 100th Percentile.

Phillies Keys to the Game vs. the Braves

The Phillies are just 1-16 (.059) when allowing 10 or more hits this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .269.

The Phillies are 14-14 (.500) after a win as underdogs since last season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .410.

The Phillies are 15-79 (.160) when trailing entering the 8th inning since last season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .088.

The Phillies are 51-29 (.638) after a win as favorites since last season — 5th best in MLB; League Avg: .596.

Braves Keys to the Game vs. the Phillies

The Braves are 14-5 (.737) when tied entering the 7th inning since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Braves are 28-21 (.571) when allowing 2 or more home runs since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .300.

The Braves are 11-4 (.733) after a road win this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .471.

The Braves are 10-8 (.556) when allowing 10 or more hits this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .269.

The Phillies are batting .329 against division opponents this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .246.

Phillies hitters have chased 36% of pitches out of the zone against LHP this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 29%.

Phillies hitters have an OBP of .338 (1,274 PA’s) against RHP this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .318.

Phillies hitters have drawn 33 walks in 618 PA’s (5%) against LHP this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Braves hitters are slugging .573 against LHP this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .422.

Braves hitters are slugging .476 against LHP since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .404.

Braves hitters have an OPS of .947 (544 PA’s) against LHP this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .748.

The Braves have a winning percentage of 71% on the road this season — best in MLB; League Avg: 46%.

Phillies pitchers have induced opposing hitters to ground into just 17 double plays in 337 opportunities (5%) this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 10%.

Phillies pitchers have a strikeout rate of 25% this season — 4th best in MLB; League Avg: 23%.

Phillies pitchers have walked 127 of 1,868 batters (7%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning since last season — tied for 5th best in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Phillies pitchers have an ERA of 5.76 (217.1 IP) on the road this season — 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: 4.45.

The Braves pitchers have allowed their opponents to score first in just 24% of their games this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 50%.

The Braves pitchers have allowed their opponents to score first in just 17% of their games on the road this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 50%.

Braves pitchers have won 58% of games in which they have allowed their opponent to score in three different innings on the road this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 24%.

Opponents have a miss rate of 29% against Braves pitchers this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 26%.

Braves vs. Phillies Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Dylan Lee (Braves): Shoulder, D15
  • Max Fried (Braves): Forearm, D15
  • Michael Tonkin (Braves): Neck, D15
  • Tyler Matzek (Braves): Elbow, D60
  • Ehire Adrianza (Braves): Elbow, D60
  • Kyle Wright (Braves): Shoulder, D60
  • Kolby Allard (Braves): Oblique, D60
  • Huascar Ynoa (Braves): Elbow, D60
  • Darick Hall (Phillies): Thumb, D60
  • Rhys Hoskins (Phillies): ACL, D60
  • José Alvarado (Phillies): Elbow, D15
  • Rafael Marchán (Phillies): Hand, D60
  • Noah Song (Phillies): Back, D15
  • Cristian Pache (Phillies): Knee, D10

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