Braves vs. Phillies Prediction, Odds, Picks - March 29

The Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies will send Spencer Strider and Zack Wheeler to the hill, respectively, on Opening Day at Citizens Bank Park. First pitch is at 3:05 PM ET. The Phillies are +109 moneyline underdogs in this matchup with the Braves (-129). Atlanta (-1.5) is the favorite on the run line. The contest's total has been listed at 7 runs.

Here's everything you need to know from a betting perspective on the Braves-Phillies game, regarding the run line, moneyline and total, plus expert picks.

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Braves vs. Phillies Game Information & Odds

• When: Friday, March 29, 2024 at 3:05 PM ET
• Where: Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• How to Watch on TV: BSSO

Braves vs. Phillies Prediction

• Score Prediction: Phillies 6, Braves 5
• Total Prediction: Over 7 runs
• Win Probabilities: Braves 52%, Phillies 48%

Braves vs. Phillies Betting Insights

• The Braves won 63.8% of the games last season they were favored on the moneyline (97-55).
• When playing as a moneyline favorite with odds of -129 or shorter last year, Atlanta had a record of 89-42 (67.9%).
• The implied moneyline probablility in this matchup gives the Braves a 56.3% chance to win.
• The Phillies won 25, or 47.2%, of the 53 games they played as underdogs last season.

Braves Player Insights

• Ronald Acuna Jr. finished last season with a .337 batting average while adding 41 home runs and 106 RBI.
• Matt Olson batted .283 last season with a team-high 54 home runs and 139 RBI.
• Ozzie Albies finished last season with 33 home runs, 109 RBI and a batting average of .280.
• Austin Riley hit .281 with an OBP of .345, and a slugging percentage of .516.

Braves Team Props

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Phillies Player Insights

• Kyle Schwarber hit 47 home runs while slugging .474 last season.
• Trea Turner had 35 doubles, five triples, 26 home runs and 45 walks while batting .266.
• Alec Bohm hit .274 a season ago with 31 doubles, 20 home runs and 42 walks.
• Bryce Harper had a .293 batting average with 134 hits.

Phillies Team Props

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