Phillies vs Braves Picks and Prediction – 4/8/2025

This Tuesday, Zach Wheeler and the Philadelphia Phillies travel to Truist Park to face Chris Sale and the Atlanta Braves in a National League East showdown. Get our free MLB Picks all season long! The Phillies, now 7-2, are riding high after an 8-7 win over the Dodgers on Sunday and look to stay hot in division play.

Wheeler has been a steady force at the top of Philadelphia’s rotation, mixing power and command effectively through his first two starts. He’ll look to neutralize an Atlanta lineup that has struggled to find rhythm early. The Phillies’ offense, meanwhile, has been explosive, and they’ll aim to keep applying pressure.

The Braves are off to a surprising 1-8 start and were shut out 4-0 by the Marlins on Saturday. Chris Sale gets the call and hopes to steady Atlanta’s rotation. The veteran lefty has the experience to turn things around but will need help from an offense that hasn’t delivered much run support.

Philadelphia will look to jump on Sale early, especially with how well their top half of the order has been producing. Atlanta, meanwhile, must limit big innings and capitalize on any early scoring opportunities if they hope to avoid another frustrating loss.

With Wheeler dealing and the Phillies clicking offensively, they enter this matchup with clear momentum. Sale could keep it close early, but unless Atlanta’s bats wake up, the gap may widen fast. Philadelphia’s balance and confidence give them the edge. Take the Phillies to grab the win. Final Score Prediction, Philadelphia Phillies win 6-3.