- Matchup: Philadelphia Phillies vs Atlanta Braves
- Date: Friday, April 24, 2026
- Venue: Truist Park, Cumberland, GA
- Broadcast: Braves.TV
- Betting Odds: Philadelphia (+126) Atlanta (-152)
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This Friday, Truist Park welcomes the Philadelphia Phillies (8-16) as they face off against the Atlanta Braves (17-8). Currently, the odds favor the Braves at -152, while the Phillies are positioned at +126. The total runs are projected at 8.5, with Andrew Painter pitching for the Phillies and Grant Holmes taking the mound for the Braves.
The Philadelphia Phillies are struggling at the plate, averaging just 3.4 runs per game, placing them 28th in Major League Baseball. They have compiled a total of 82 runs with an on-base percentage of .296. As a team, they’ve recorded 35 doubles and launched 24 home runs. Their season statistics include 177 hits, 81 RBIs, and a team batting average of .220. Their slugging percentage stands at .357, with 199 strikeouts compared to 74 walks.
The Phillies’ pitching staff carries an ERA of 5.05, ranking them 27th in the league, with a total of 232 strikeouts. This season, they’ve allowed 25 home runs and given up 132 runs, placing them 28th overall. They’ve issued 75 walks, and their FIP is recorded at 3.68. The staff has surrendered 239 hits, averaging 10.1 hits per 9 innings alongside 119 earned runs, reflecting a K/BB ratio of 3.09 and a WHIP of 1.48.
The Phillies’ bullpen has a save rate of 83.3%, appearing in 16 save opportunities, successfully converting 5 saves while blowing 1. Their relievers have inherited 31 runners, with 38.7% scoring. This season, they’ve faced runners on base 21 times and participated in 16 high-leverage situations, using a total of 87 relief pitchers. They’ve achieved 10 holds thus far, which ranks 27th in MLB.
Defensively, the Phillies have converted 62.9% of balls in play into outs across 1,908 innings, placing last in the league. To date, they’ve recorded 636 putouts, 213 assists, and 16 errors, resulting in a fielding percentage of .982, which is 26th in MLB, with a total of 15 double plays.
Pitcher Andrew Painter has thrown 18 innings, racking up 20 strikeouts in his young career. With a career record of 1-1, Painter’s FIP is 4.41 while facing 80 batters in the majors. His ERA is at 4.48 with 9 earned runs allowed, a WHIP of 1.381, and he’s given up 21 hits, averaging 10.4 hits per 9 innings, alongside 4 walks.
On the other hand, the Atlanta Braves boast a remarkable SLG% of .454 and average 5.72 runs per game, which places them first in MLB. They’ve hit 46 doubles, drawn 83 walks, and scored a total of 143 runs. This season, they’ve hit 36 home runs and recorded 140 RBIs. Although they’ve struck out 181 times, they’ve amassed 234 hits, leading to a team on-base percentage of .339 and a batting average of .271.
The Braves’ pitching staff has a WHIP of 1.135 and FIP of 3.84. They’ve allowed the second-lowest hits in the league with only 173 and have given up 86 runs, giving them a 3.16 team ERA with 78 earned runs. Their K/BB ratio is commendable at 8.40, with 208 strikeouts versus 79 walks, allowing 23 home runs and averaging 3.49 runs per 9 innings, which is the best in the league.
With 27 save opportunities, the Braves have successfully converted all 10 attempts without any blown saves, and their bullpen has inherited 21.7% of runners who have scored. They have appeared in 23 high-leverage situations, sending 80 relief pitchers to the mound this season.
In the defensive department, the Braves hold a 73.2% efficiency rating across 1,998 innings, positioning them second in MLB. They have executed 23 double plays and have a solid fielding percentage of .988, placing them 9th. The Braves have amassed 203 assists, made 11 errors, and achieved 666 putouts this season.
Grant Holmes has allowed 184 hits throughout his career and accumulated 214 strikeouts across 209 innings pitched. With a win-loss record of 7-11, Holmes holds an impressive ERA of 3.79, allowing 7.9 hits per nine innings, alongside 88 earned runs, a WHIP of 1.262, and a FIP of 3.7, with a strikeout to walk ratio of 2.68, having faced 881 batters overall.
Which team will emerge victorious in this evening’s MLB matchup against the spread or moneyline?
Pick: Opt for Atlanta (-152)
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