Atlanta Braves vs Philadelphia Phillies Prediction, Odds and Picks for Today, 04/17/26

The Atlanta Braves will look to stay red-hot as they hit the road to take on the Philadelphia Phillies. Atlanta has been one of the best offensive teams in baseball this season, batting .276 and averaging 5.6 runs per game. As for the Phillies, they have struggled at the plate, hitting just .229 while averaging 4 runs per game. Taking the mound for the Braves will be the left-hander, Martin Perez, who enters with a 0-1 record and a 3.14 ERa through 3 starts this season. Taijuan Walker will take the mound for the Phillies as he tries to slow down this red-hot Braves offense to keep his team in it. On the season, Walker has struggled, going 1-2 with a 7.36 ERA. 

Atlanta holds the clear advantage offensively and also has the more reliable pitching situation in this matchup. If Walker runs into trouble early, it could spell more trouble for a Phillies bullpen that owns a 4.66 ERA on the season. Walker has yet to pitch beyond 5 innings in any starts this season, which only increases the likelihood that bullpen becomes a factor. While Perez hasn’t gone deep into games either, the Braves bullpen has been far more dependable, posting a 3.06 ERA. The Phillies are just 5-7 at home and have struggled against left-handed pitching, hitting only .178 this season – another key advantage for the Braves. At the end of the day, I don’t think the Phillies have what it takes to keep this game close. Look for the Braves to win big, making them my best bet of the day. 

Braves vs Phillies best bet: Atlanta Braves ML (-110) available at time of publishing. Playable to -125.

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