The Atlanta Braves (12-7) visit the City of Brotherly Love to face the Philadelphia Phillies (8-10) for a three-game weekend series.
Atlanta is the only team remaining in the MLB that hasn’t lost a series yet. The Braves lost the opener versus the Marlins, but won the next two to take the series. Atlanta is 4-3 on the road this season and won the previous two.
Philadelphia has lost its last two games and three of the past four entering this series. The Phillies’ last three games combined for at least 13 runs, so the offense is starting to cook again, while the pitching staff hasn’t lived up to the hype. Philadelphia’s pitchers total for a 4.92 ERA (26th), while Atlanta’s ERA ranks first at 2.93.
Lets dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two.
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Game details and how to watch Braves at Phillies
- Date: Friday, April 17, 2026
- Time: 6:40 p.m. EST
- Site: Citizens Bank Park
- City: Philadelphia, PA
- Network/Streaming: MLB TV
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Odds for Braves vs. Phillies
The latest odds as of Friday:
- Moneyline: Atlanta Braves (-112), Philadelphia Phillies (-108)
- Spread: Braves -1.5 (+149), Phillies +1.5 (-181)
- Total: 9.5
Probable starting pitchers for Braves at Phillies
- Friday’s pitching matchup (April 17): Taijuan Walker vs. Martin Perez
- Braves: Martin Perez
2026 stats: 14.1 IP, 0-1, 3.14 ERA, 0.91 WHIP, 6 Ks, 4 BB
2026 Stats: 14.2 IP, 1-2, 7.36 ERA, 1.91 WHIP, 12 Ks, 7 BB
Who’s Hot? Who’s Not?
- The Braves’ Dominic Smith is hitting .381 with 16 hits, 27 total bases and three home runs over 42 at-bats
- The Braves’ Michael Harris II is hitting .226 with 14 hits and 15 strikeouts over 62 at-bats
- The Phillies’ Brandon Marsh is hitting .290 with 18 hits, 28 total bases and 11 RBIs over 62 at-bats
- The Phillies’ Alec Bohm is hitting .145 with nine hits, 12 strikeouts, and five walks over 62 at-bats
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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Braves at Phillies
- The Braves are 11-8 ATS this season
- The Phillies are an MLB-worst 4-14 ATS this season
- The Braves are 9-9-1 to the Over this season
- The Phillies are 10-7-1 to the Over this season
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Expert picks and predictions for tonight’s game between Braves and Phillies
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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Friday’s game between the Braves and the Phillies.
- Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Phillies on the Moneyline.
- Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Phillies at +1.5.
- Total: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Over on the Game Total of 9.5
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