Philadelphia Phillies vs Atlanta Braves Betting Picks & Predictions
The Atlanta Braves will face off against the Philadelphia Phillies in the final game of their 3-game series on Thursday, August 22nd at 7:08 PM EDT at Truist Park. The
Game outlook
The Atlanta Braves will face off against the Philadelphia Phillies in the final game of their 3-game series on Thursday, August 22nd at 7:08 PM EDT at Truist Park. The Phillies, who won the previous game 3-2, will have Cristopher Sanchez on the mound in an attempt to secure the series win. The Braves will counter with Spencer Schwellenbach. This match-up is anticipated to be intense and thrilling, as both teams compete for a crucial victory. Fans can tune in to FOX to catch all the action. The starting pitchers for the game will be Cristopher Sanchez (ERA: 3.4) for the Phillies and Spencer Schwellenbach (ERA: 4.04) for the Braves, with Atlanta opening as the betting favorite at -111.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Phillies +100 | Braves -110
Spread: Phillies +1.5 (-213) | Braves -1.5 (+182)
Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Atlanta will win straight-up is 52%.
Philadelphia Phillies
In game 2 of the series against the Atlanta Braves, Aaron Nola pitched 5.1 innings for the Phillies, allowing 8 hits and 2 earned runs while striking out 5 batters. Relief pitchers Matt Strahm, Carlos Estevez, and Orion Kerkering each contributed a scoreless, hitless inning. Offensively, Weston Wilson, Johan Rojas, and Kyle Schwarber all had hits and runs scored in a 3-2 victory, evening up the series. Cristopher Sanchez is set to start the final game, with a season record of 9 wins and 8 losses, maintaining an ERA of 3.46 and 108 strikeouts in 140.1 innings pitched. With a power ranking of 23, the Phillies are ranked 8th in offense and 8th in defense, with a season record of 88-74. Sanchez will need to bring his best against the tough Braves line-up to secure a win.