Braves vs. Phillies Prediction, Odds, Picks - September 18

Matt Olson and the Atlanta Braves will try to get to Zack Wheeler when he takes the mound for the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday at 7:20 PM ET, in the first game of a three-game series at Truist Park. The Phillies have been listed as -109 moneyline underdogs for this matchup against the favored Braves (-111). Philadelphia (-1.5) is the favorite on the run line. The contest's over/under is set at 9.5 runs.

The Atlanta Braves will hand the ball to Kyle Wright (0-2, 7.48 ERA), who is looking for win No. 1 on the season, and the Phillies will counter with Wheeler (11-6, 3.65 ERA).

Here's everything you need from a betting perspective on the Braves-Phillies game, from the point spread, moneyline, Over/Under and expert picks.

Braves vs. Phillies Game Information & Odds

• When: Monday, September 18, 2023 at 7:20 PM ET
• Where: Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia
• How to Watch on TV: BSSO

Braves vs. Phillies Prediction

• Score Prediction: Braves 6, Phillies 5
• Total Prediction: Over 9.5 runs
• Win Probabilities: Braves 55%, Phillies 45%

Braves vs. Phillies Betting Insights

• The Braves have been favorites in 136 games this season and won 88 (64.7%) of those contests.
• This season Atlanta has won 88 of its 136 games, or 64.7%, when favored by at least -111 on the moneyline.
• The bookmakers' moneyline implies a 52.6% chance of a victory for the Braves.
• The Phillies have won in 20, or 44.4%, of the 45 contests they have been named as odds-on underdogs this year.
• Philadelphia has a win-loss record of 20-25 when favored by -109 or worse by bookmakers this year.
• The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Phillies have a 52.2% chance of coming away with a victory in the contest.

Braves Recent Betting Performance

• The Braves played as the moneyline favorite for each of their last 10 games, and went 5-5 in those matchups.
• In their last 10 outings (all 10 of them had set totals), the Braves and their opponents combined to hit the over eight times.
• The Braves have gone 4-6-0 against the spread over their past 10 games.

Braves Recent Stats

Braves Player Insights

• Ronald Acuna Jr. has racked up a team-best batting average of .337.
• Among all hitters in baseball, Acuna ranks sixth in homers and eighth in RBI.
• Acuna has collected a hit in three games in a row. During his last five outings he is batting .364 with two home runs, three walks and five RBI.
• Matt Olson's 52 home runs and 129 RBI both pace his team.
• Olson ranks first in homers and first in RBI among all hitters in baseball.
• Austin Riley is hitting .279 with 28 doubles, two triples, 36 home runs and 52 walks.
• Ozzie Albies is hitting .267 with 25 doubles, four triples, 30 home runs and 40 walks.
• Albies takes a four-game streak with at least one hit into this one. During his last five outings he is batting .292 with three doubles, a home run, a walk and four RBI.

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Phillies Recent Betting Performance

• The Phillies have played as underdogs in four of their past 10 games and have gone 1-3 in those contests.
• In their last 10 games with a total, the Phillies and their opponents have combined to hit the over six times.
• The Phillies have a record of 4-6-0 ATS over their last 10 games.

Phillies Recent Stats

Phillies Player Insights

• Kyle Schwarber has a team-high 44 home runs and has driven in 97 runs.
• Among all hitters in the majors, Schwarber is third in home runs and 11th in RBI.
• Trea Turner is hitting .269 with 32 doubles, five triples, 26 home runs and 41 walks.
• Turner is 31st in homers and 55th in RBI among all MLB hitters this season.
• Bryson Stott is hitting .287 with 30 doubles, two triples, 15 home runs and 36 walks.
• Alec Bohm is hitting .281 with 30 doubles, 17 home runs and 41 walks.