Braves vs Phillies Picks and Prediction – 8/31/2024

The Philadelphia Phillies remain at home on Saturday with the Atlanta Braves in town. The Phillies have won six of their last ten games and remain at the top of the NL East. Philadelphia is averaging 4.9 runs scored per game with 8.8 hits. The Phillies carry a 45-24 home field record. Stay up to date with our expert's MLB Picks.

Zack Wheeler will make his 27th start on the mound for the Philadelphia Phillies. Wheeler is 12-6 on the season with 160.2 innings pitched. Wheeler has 176 strikeouts and carries a 2.75 ERA. Wheeler pitched 6 innings in each of his last four starts. The Philadelphia Phillies are allowing an average of 4 runs against per game. Stay up to date with our expert's MLB Picks.

The Atlanta Braves entered the weekend six games behind the Phillies in the NL East. The Braves have won seven of their last ten games. Atlanta is averaging 4.3 runs scored per game with 8.2 hits. The Braves are 37-33 on the road. 

Max Fried will make his 24th start on the hill for the Atlanta Braves. Fried is 8-7 on the season with 133.2 innings pitched. Fried has 126 strikeouts and carries a 3.50 ERA. Fried pitched 5 innings in his last start allowing 1 run on 4 hits. The Atlanta Braves are allowing an average of 3.9 runs against per game. 

The Philadelphia Phillies beat the Braves 5-4 on Friday night in a comeback performance. The Phillies are the better team at home and will have their ace with Zach Wheeler on the mound. Watch for a pitching duel in Saturday's matchup. The value is in the total. Final Score Prediction, Philadelphia Phillies win, but the play is on the under 4-2.