Atlanta Braves vs Philadelphia Phillies Prediction, Odds and Picks for Today, 08/29/25

I look for runs from both sides in Friday’s matchup between the Atlanta Braves and the Philadelphia Phillies. With the posted total sitting at 9 for this matchup, and yesterday’s game resulted in 23 runs scored, it is hard not to favor another friendly run scoring environment. Bryce Elder is set to start for the Braves, and he enters this matchup with a 6.12 ERA on the season. The former all-star allows more than 1.5 base runners per inning pitched and that constant base traffic has resulted in a ton of runs allowed this season. Look for the hot Phillies lineup to keep rolling.

Ranger Suarez has recorded 21 strikeouts with 2 earned runs allowed in his last 2 starts, signaling that his form may be back in time for postseason play. His stretch of play before those outings was uninspiring, however, showcasing decreased velocity with poor results accompanying him. Ranger has pitched well against this Braves lineup twice this season, but Atlanta should scratch across a few runs in order to contribute towards the total.

Atlanta Braves vs Philadelphia Phillies prediction: Over 9 (-115) available at time of publishing. Playable at that price.