Philadelphia Phillies at Atlanta Braves 5/26/23 - MLB Betting Picks and Odds
Philadelphia Phillies vs. Atlanta Braves
MLB: 7:20 PM EST
May. 26, 2023
TV: n/a
Latest Odds : ATL -145 ; O/U 9.5
The Philadelphia Phillies will continue a road trip on Friday for game two of three in Atlanta against the Atlanta Braves. Philadelphia comes into Friday three games below .500 after a one run win in the 10th inning on Wednesday against the Arizona Diamondbacks to end a 2 game skid. Ranger Suarez got the start for Philadelphia giving up five runs on five hits across 5 innings of work resulting in a no decision. The Philadelphia bullpen was fantastic however giving up no runs on one hit over the next five innings as Craig Kimbrel recorded the final three outs to get the win.
Offensively Philadelphia did just enough with eleven hits in 38 bats including three with runners in scoring position to score six runs in the game. Trea Turner led the way for the Philadelphia offense with a two run home run in the ninth inning to tie the game at 5 apiece. Alex Bohm and Brandon Marsh supplied the rest of the Philadelphia offense combining for four hits and nine at bats to drive in two runs apiece.
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The Atlanta Braves remain at home Friday 11 games above .500 following a walk off win in the ninth inning on Wednesday to end a 2 game skid. Bryce Elder was fantastic on the bump for Atlanta giving up one run on seven hits across six innings leading to a no decision. The Atlanta bullpen faltered a bit as Nick Anderson gave up two runs on three hits across one inning to give up the lead. Raisel Iglesias came on in the 9th to give up no runs on one hit and pick up the win.
Offensively Atlanta did just enough with only five hits in 29 at bats including none with runners in scoring position to leave three men on base. Marcell Ozuna led the way for the Atlanta offense with a 2 run home run in the fifth inning, while Matt Olson hit a solo home run in the fourth inning as well. Ozzie Albies drove in the winning run with a sacrifice fly in the ninth inning.
Recent Betting Trends:
Philadelphia are 2-6 SU in their last 8 games.
Philadelphia are 4-9 SU in their last 13 games against an opponent in the National League.
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Atlanta's last 9 games.
Atlanta are 4-8 SU in their last 12 games.
The total has gone OVER in 15 of Atlanta's last 20 games at home.
Free Betting Pick: Atlanta Braves -145
The Atlanta Braves are the much better team in this matchup having the better year. Look for Atlanta to flourish in front of the home crowd leading to the win. Take Atlanta to keep it rolling with a home win against a divisional opponent on Friday. Final Score Prediction, Atlanta Braves win 8-3.