Braves vs. Phillies: Betting Preview for August 31

Published 4:31 am Saturday, August 31, 2024

Atlanta Braves (74-61) will square off against the Philadelphia Phillies (79-56) at Citizens Bank Park on Saturday, August 31 at 7:15 p.m. ET. Currently stuck at 98 RBI, Marcell Ozuna will be looking to knock in his 100th run of the year.

The Phillies, at -150, are favored in this game, while the Braves are underdogs at +125. This contest’s over/under has been listed at 7.5. You can get -115 odds on the over and -105 odds on the under.

Place your bets on any MLB matchup at BetMGM, and sign up with our link for a first-time deposit bonus!

Braves vs. Phillies Game Info

  • Date: Saturday, August 31, 2024
  • Time: 7:15 p.m. ET
  • Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • Venue: Citizens Bank Park
  • TV Channel: FOX
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo

Watch MLB, other live sports and more on Fubo! Use our link to sign up for a free trial.

Matchup Betting Info

  • Moneyline Favorite: Phillies -150
  • Moneyline Underdog: Braves +125
  • Over/Under: 7.5 runs (Over: -115, Under: -105)

Bet on this or any MLB matchup at BetMGM

Braves Probable Starting Pitcher

  • Max Fried (8-7) will take the mound for the Braves, his 24th start of the season.
  • The left-hander gave up one earned run in five innings pitched on Monday in his last outing, a matchup with the Minnesota Twins.
  • He has 11 quality starts in 23 chances this season.
  • Fried will look to pitch five or more innings for the fifth start in a row.
  • He has four appearances this season with zero earned runs allowed out of his 23 chances this season.

Rep your team with officially licensed MLB gear! Head to Fanatics to find jerseys, shirts, and much more.

Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Braves rank fourth in Major League Baseball with 179 home runs.
  • Fueled by 423 extra-base hits, Atlanta ranks 12th in MLB with a .416 slugging percentage this season.
  • The Braves have a team batting average of .242 this season, which ranks 16th among MLB teams.
  • Atlanta has scored the 16th-most runs in the majors this season with 587 (4.3 per game).
  • The Braves have the 19th-ranked on-base percentage in MLB this season (.307).
  • The Braves rank 26th in strikeouts per game (9.2) among MLB offenses.
  • Atlanta has the second-best ERA (3.64) in the majors this season.
  • Atlanta strikes out 9.6 batters per nine innings as a pitching staff, first-best in MLB.
  • The Braves have a combined 1.225 WHIP as a pitching staff, sixth-lowest in MLB.

Not all offers available in all states, please visit BetMGM for the latest promotions for your area. Must be 21+ to gamble, please wager responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, contact 1-800-GAMBLER.