The Philadelphia Phillies and Atlanta Braves will square off in Game 2 of the NLDS on Wednesday.
Game 2 will be a crucial affair without question, as one of these teams will be looking to take a 2-0 series lead.
Atlanta held a much better record in the MLB standings during the regular season. But the Phillies fully believe they have what it takes to upset the odds in Atlanta.
The first pitch is scheduled for 4:35 PM EST on Wednesday, October 12th, at Truist Park in Atlanta, GA. Let’s take a look at the Braves vs. Phillies betting odds and MLB picks today.
Last Game Records
The Phillies shocked the Cardinals in St. Louis with back-to-back victories to clinch the NL Wild Card Series. It was a gutsy performance by a Philadelphia ball club that narrowly snuck into the MLB playoffs in the first place.
The Braves’ stats and odds lean in Atlanta’s favor. They earned a first-round bye and are well-set to play back-to-back games. Some of the division series on the MLB schedule features an off-day Wednesday, but the Braves will play on both Tuesday and Wednesday.
And that is important given its effect on both bullpens.
Let’s take a closer look at the Braves vs. Phillies betting odds.
Matchup Information
Time: 4:35 PM (ET)
Venue: Truist Park
How to Watch: FOX
Philadelphia Phillies at Atlanta Braves Betting Analysis
Philadelphia is 83-81 against the run line in 2022 heading into the NLDS. That mark isn’t bad but is certainly far from dominant. Nevertheless, people have found success when placing their bets on this Phillies team.
It will be interesting to see how they respond against the Braves after upsetting the odds in both games against the Cardinals.
The Braves finished the season with an 83-79 against the run line record. The Braves tend to be a reliable betting option but failed to cover the spread more often than one may imagine.
Atlanta simply finds ways to win games, whether they cover or not. They do play quite a few close games which leads to 1-run wins.
Philadelphia Phillies
The Phillies are eighth in batting average, ninth in OBP, sixth in slugging percentage, seventh in runs scored, and sixth in home runs heading into this series. They feature sluggers up and down the lineup, such as Kyle Schwarber, Nick Castellanos, and Bryce Harper.
Pitching-wise, they were ranked 17th in team ERA, 14th in WHIP, and 16th in batting average against.
Zach Wheeler is scheduled to start Game 2 on Wednesday after pitching well against the Cardinals on Friday. Wheeler finished the 2022 campaign with a 2.82 ERA and 163 strikeouts. Despite dealing with injuries, he was one of the better pitchers in the sport this year.
Wheeler fired off shutout baseball over 6.1 innings pitched on Friday against St. Louis. It was an excellent effort that led to a Philadelphia clutch victory to open the series.
He will look to carry that momentum into Game 2 of the NLDS. This matchup may bode well for him, as the Braves feature a number of right-handed hitting stars like Austin Riley and Dansby Swanson.
Then again, this is an extremely talented Braves offense.
Atlanta Braves
Atlanta Braves are the betting favorite in this series. Finding ways to produce offense against Zach Wheeler will be no easy task, but they expect to get the job done.
Atlanta finished the 2022 campaign ranked eighth in batting average, ninth in OBP, first in slugging percentage, third in runs scored, and second in home runs. On the pitching side of the equation, they were ranked fifth in team ERA, seventh in WHIP, fourth in home runs surrendered, and fourth in batting average against.
Young pitcher Kyle Wright is expected to start Game 2 for Atlanta. Wright enjoyed an under-the-radar 2022 season. He finished the year with a remarkable 21-5 record and 3.19 ERA while striking out 174 hitters.
Spencer Strider and Max Fried stole most of the pitching headlines in Atlanta. But there is no question that Wright played a huge role in the team’s success. He will look to lead the Braves to a Game 2 win on Wednesday.
Philadelphia Phillies at Atlanta Braves Betting Preview
After reviewing the Braves vs. Phillies betting odds and analysis, should you roll with the Braves or Phillies in Game 2 of the NLDS?
This is going to be an exciting game. It also may be one of the few low-scoring affairs we see in this series. Philadelphia should be able to keep the score close with Zach Wheeler on the mound.
Philadelphia Phillies at Atlanta Braves Betting Prediction
Go ahead and take the Philadelphia Phillies in this game.
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