Philadelphia (48-35) at Atlanta (38-44)
- When: Jun 29 2025, 1:35 PM
- Where: Truist Park, Atlanta
- Where to watch: FOX
Phillies vs. Braves – Game Betting Preview & Prediction
Moneyline: Atlanta -141 | Total: 8.0
Philadelphia Phillies Betting Preview
The Phillies head into Sunday’s series finale in Atlanta looking to bounce back from Saturday’s 6-1 loss and take the rubber match. Despite the setback, they’re still clinging to a narrow lead atop the NL East, just ahead of the Mets.
Left-hander Ranger Suarez (6-2, 2.08 ERA) will be tasked with quieting Atlanta’s offense. He’s been a workhorse this season, going at least seven innings in four straight starts while giving up one run or fewer in six of his ten outings. Suarez recently went 7 2/3 innings strong against Houston, allowing just a single run and continuing his dominance.
His track record against Atlanta is respectable: 3-4 with a 3.71 ERA over 68 innings in 20 appearances. Philadelphia will need another vintage outing from Suarez, especially with the offense sputtering again—scoring just one run on four hits Saturday after a 13-run explosion on Friday.
The Phillies made a bullpen swap, sending Alan Rangel down and recalling Daniel Robert, who showed promise in his debut with two strikeouts in a clean inning.
Atlanta Braves Betting Preview
Atlanta aims to take the series at home and keep momentum going with Spencer Strider (3-5, 4.07 ERA) on the bump. Despite a rocky record, Strider is trending in the right direction with three straight wins and a dominant history against Philly 8-1, 2.05 ERA, and 87 strikeouts in 57 innings.
He allowed just one run in his previous head-to-head matchup with Suarez back in May, though he was saddled with the loss after only going 4 2/3 innings. Strider’s last outing versus the Mets featured eight punchouts despite some control issues.
Matt Olson is red-hot at the plate, extending his on-base streak to 29 games after another multi-hit day on Saturday. His bat could be the difference-maker in a tight contest.
Atlanta added depth to the bullpen by recalling Kevin Herget, who’s been solid at Triple-A since being claimed off waivers from the Mets.
Final Score Prediction:
MyBookie have Atlanta as a -141 favorite, with the total set at 8.0. This projects as a tightly contested pitching duel between two elite arms. With Strider’s success vs. Philadelphia and the Phillies’ recent scoring woes, expect Atlanta to edge this one late.
Score Prediction: Braves 4, Phillies 2
Pick: Atlanta RL -1.5 (+145)
Total: Under 8.0 (-104)
- MLB Odds source: MyBookie Sportsbook
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