Philadelphia Phillies vs Atlanta Braves Betting Picks & Predictions
In the second game of a three-game series between the Philadelphia Phillies and Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on Wednesday night, Zack Wheeler will pitch for the Phillies
Game outlook
In the second game of a three-game series between the Philadelphia Phillies and Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on Wednesday night, Zack Wheeler will pitch for the Phillies against Max Fried of the Braves. The game is set to begin at 7:20 PM ET, with Atlanta favored as the home team. Aaron Nola and Max Fried will be the starting pitchers, with Atlanta opening as the favorite at -117, and the betting line remaining steady.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Phillies +107 | Braves -117
Spread: Phillies -1.5 (-200) | Braves -1.5 (+178)
Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Atlanta will win straight-up is 54%.
Philadelphia Phillies
In the upcoming game against divisional rival Atlanta, Zack Wheeler will be taking the mound after securing a win against the Nationals in his last start. Wheeler pitched six innings, allowing only two runs (one earned) on three hits and striking out six. Despite giving up a solo homer in the fifth inning and running into some trouble in the sixth, Wheeler was supported by Philadelphia's offense, which scored 13 runs, including nine by the fourth inning. Wheeler ultimately earned his 12th win of the season and recorded his third consecutive quality start. He has been performing well in August, with two wins and 23 strikeouts to just three walks. Philadelphia currently leads the NL East with a record of 73-51 and has a power ranking of 21. Offensively, they rank 6th, scoring an average of 4.89 runs per game, and defensively they are ranked 6th, allowing an average of 4.05 runs against per game.