Braves vs Phillies Prediction: Picks, Live Odds & Start Time – May 26, 2023

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The Atlanta Braves (31-19) will host the Philadelphia Phillies (23-27), in the second game of a four-game series, Friday at 7:20 PM ET. On the hill for the Braves will be Jared Shuster (1-2), opposed by the Phillies’ Taijuan Walker (3-2).

The sportsbooks have spoken, making the Braves (-157) a moderate moneyline favorite to beat the Phillies (+132) at home. The game’s over/under is 9.5.

Braves vs. Phillies Odds

Run Line

Atlanta Braves (-1.5)

Moneyline

Braves (-157)

Total

9.5 Runs (Over: -116, Under: -105)

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When, Where, at What Time is Braves vs. Phillies

  • Game Day: Friday, May 26, 2023
  • Game Time: 7:20 PM ET
  • TV Channel: MLBN
  • Location: Atlanta, Georgia
  • Stadium: Truist Park

Braves Injury Report

Name Status Injury
Michael Tonkin 15-Day Injured List Neck
Max Fried 15-Day Injured List Forearm
Dylan Lee 15-Day Injured List Shoulder
Kyle Wright 60-Day Injured List Shoulder
Ehire Adrianza 60-Day Injured List Shoulder
Kolby Allard 60-Day Injured List Oblique
Tyler Matzek 60-Day Injured List Elbow
Huascar Ynoa 60-Day Injured List Elbow

Phillies Injury Report

Name Status Injury
Cristian Pache 10-Day Injured List Knee
José Alvarado 15-Day Injured List Elbow
Noah Song 15-Day Injured List Back
Darick Hall 60-Day Injured List Thumb
Rafael Marchan 60-Day Injured List Hand
Rhys Hoskins 60-Day Injured List Knee

Last Time Out: Braves and Phillies

These teams meet again after the Braves defeated the Phillies 8-5 yesterday. Nick Anderson registered the win for the Braves (1.0 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 2 K), and Austin Riley led the way offensively (2-for-5 with two home runs and three RBI). Gregory Soto (0.2 IP, 3 R, 4 H, 1 K) took the loss for the Phillies.

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Braves Betting Records and Team Stats

This season, the Braves have been favored 36 times and won 22, or 61.1%, of those games. Atlanta has a record of 11-6, a 64.7% win rate, when favored by -157 or more by sportsbooks this season. The bookmakers’ moneyline implies a 61.1% chance of a victory for the Braves. Atlanta and its opponents have hit the over in 27 of their 42 games with a total this season. The Braves are 16-26-0 against the spread in their 42 chances this season.

Name GP AVG (Rank) OBP (Rank) SLG (Rank) HR% (Rank) K% (Rank) BB% (Rank)
Ronald Acuña Jr. 50 .332 (3) .419 (5) .577 (5) 4.8% (29) 14.1% (18) 12.3% (33)
Matt Olson 50 .235 (123) .363 (38) .524 (21) 6.2% (12) 31% (157) 15.9% (11)
Sean Murphy 42 .274 (54) .394 (14) .541 (12) 5.7% (17) 22.3% (96) 12.6% (29)
Ozzie Albies 50 .259 (85) .303 (131) .477 (47) 4.8% (29) 15.9% (32) 4.8% (147)
Austin Riley 50 .264 (74) .338 (80) .456 (66) 4.1% (47) 26.5% (126) 10% (72)

Phillies Betting Records and Team Stats

The Phillies have been underdogs in 12 games this season and have come away with the win five times (41.7%) in those contests. Philadelphia has been listed as an underdog of +132 or more on two occasions this season and lost both games. The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Phillies have a 43.1% chance of walking away with the win. Philadelphia and their opponents have hit the over in 20 of their 43 games with a total set by oddsmakers this season. In 43 games with a line this season, the Phillies have a mark of 19-24-0 against the spread.

Name GP AVG (Rank) OBP (Rank) SLG (Rank) HR% (Rank) K% (Rank) BB% (Rank)
Alec Bohm 50 .269 (63) .324 (102) .409 (94) 2.9% (90) 16.2% (35) 6.9% (123)
Nicholas Castellanos 50 .294 (24) .343 (68) .454 (68) 2.4% (110) 26.2% (124) 7.1% (118)
Bryson Stott 48 .289 (32) .322 (103) .408 (96) 2.3% (118) 16.4% (39) 4.7% (150)
Kyle Schwarber 50 .172 (165) .321 (105) .408 (96) 5.7% (17) 28.8% (147) 16.5% (9)
Brandon Marsh 46 .268 (64) .380 (20) .471 (50) 2.5% (106) 29.4% (150) 14.7% (15)

Braves vs. Phillies Picks and Predictions

Our pick for this matchup is the Braves to win (-157 on the moneyline), while we predict the scoring will go under the total (9.5 runs).

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WRITTEN BY

Matt Rooney

Matt comes from Chicago and has lived in the area his whole life. Graduated from and played football at Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington, IL while also serving as the director of student sports broadcasting. He writes for Betsperts as well as appears on several shows across the network.

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