Atlanta Braves vs Philadelphia Phillies MLB Betting Prediction
PublishedMay 29, 2025,            Posted By: Maria Uebelhor
Last updated:May 29, 2025 ,

MLB Atlanta Braves vs Philadelphia Phillies Prediction 5/28

The Atlanta Braves will play against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on Wednesday, May 28, 2025. The game will start at 6:45 PM and will take place at night. Fans can expect an exciting game between these two teams.

Braves vs. Phillies Betting Prediction

  • Money Line Prediction: Braves MoneyLine +130. The Braves are the underdog, but they have a strong home record. Their recent games have shown they can compete closely with the Phillies.
  • Over/Under Prediction: Under 7.5 (-106). Both teams have solid pitching, with Wheeler having an ERA of 2.42. Recent games between these teams have been low-scoring.

Team Trends

  • The Atlanta Braves have a home record of 16-9 but struggle on the road with a 9-19 record.
  • The Philadelphia Phillies have a strong overall record of 35-19, with solid performances both at home (18-8) and on the road (17-11).
  • In a recent game, the Braves lost to the Phillies 2-0, with both teams recording 5 hits each.
  • Spencer Strider of the Braves pitched 4 2/3 innings against the Phillies, allowing only 1 hit and striking out 7 batters.
  • Ranger Suárez of the Phillies pitched 6 innings against the Braves, giving up 4 hits and striking out 8 batters.

Braves vs Phillies Preview

The Atlanta Braves travel to Citizens Bank Park to meet the Philadelphia Phillies. This game on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, will start at 6:45 PM. Both teams are looking to gain ground in the NL East standings.

AJ Smith-Shawver takes the mound for the Braves with an ERA of 3.67 and a WHIP of 1.42. He will face Zack Wheeler, who has an ERA of 2.42 and a WHIP of 0.88 for the Phillies. Fans can expect a strong performance from both pitchers under the night lights.

Phillies Power and Pitching

The Phillies have been strong at the plate this season. Kyle Schwarber leads the team with 18 home runs and 41 runs. Bryce Harper contributes with 8 home runs, though he is currently day-to-day with an elbow injury. Trea Turner is another key player for the Phillies. He holds a .305 batting average, the highest on the team. Turner has also scored 37 runs, putting him second in team rankings. On the mound, Zack Wheeler is the starter for this game. He has an ERA of 2.42 and a WHIP of 0.88. Wheeler’s performance has been a key part of the Phillies’ success this season.

Braves’ Bats and Arms Ready for Action

The Braves have some top hitters in their lineup. Matt Olson leads with 12 home runs and 30 runs. Marcell Ozuna and Austin Riley also contribute with 9 and 8 home runs, respectively. AJ Smith-Shawver will start on the mound for the Braves. He has an ERA of 3.67 and a WHIP of 1.42. The Braves’ team pitching holds a 3.71 ERA, placing them 14th in the league. The Braves’ team batting average is .246, ranking 11th. They have 56 home runs, which ranks 13th. With 178 walks, the Braves are 14th in that category.

Final Betting Pick

The Braves MoneyLine at +130 is a strong pick due to their solid home record of 16-9. Despite being the underdog, they have shown they can compete with the Phillies, as seen in recent games. The Braves have key hitters like Matt Olson and Marcell Ozuna, who can make an impact.

The Under 7.5 is another good choice given both teams’ pitching strengths. Zack Wheeler’s ERA of 2.42 and the Braves’ ability to keep games low-scoring support this prediction. Recent matchups between these teams have been tight, with limited runs scored.

All odds are courtesy of Action247 Sportsbook. Good luck!!

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