Phillies vs Braves Prediction, Odds, Betting Trends & Probable Pitchers for NLDS Game 2 MLB Playoffs

Phillies vs Braves Game 2 Info

2022 MLB Playoffs — NLDS Game 2
No. 6 Philadelphia Phillies (87-75, 40-41 Away) vs. No. 1 Atlanta Braves (101-61, 55-26 Home)
Date: Tuesday, October 12, 2022
Time: 4:35 p.m. ET
Venue: Truist Park — Atlanta, GA
Coverage: FOX

The AL & NL division series of the MLB Playoffs got going on Tuesday and only one road team was able capture the victory in Game 1. That was the Philadelphia Phillies. A 7-6 defeat of the Atlanta Braves was led by outfielder Nick Castellanos' big day at the plate (3 hits, 3 RBI and 1 run scored).

The Phillies are playing outstanding baseball right now and have won all three of their postseason contests. Meanwhile, the Braves will be looking to punch back in Game 2 after getting deep into Philly's bullpen in Game 1. Fans are surely set for a thrilling game in what is a classic NL East rivalry.

Phillies vs Braves Odds & Spread

All MLB Postseason betting lines, odds and prop bets are from FanDuel Sportsbook.
Moneyline: PHI: (+120) | ATL: (-142)
Spread: PHI: +1.5 (-172) | ATL: -1.5 (+142)
Total: 7.5 — Over: (-105) | Under: (-115)

The Braves enter this contest as a small home favorite on the moneyline and spread. They are listed at -142 moneyline odds with +142 odds to cover the 1.5-run spread. The over/under on this matchup features 7.5 runs, which notably increased after seeing a combined 13 runs scored in Game 1.

Phillies vs Braves Prediction & Pick

If there was one word to describe playoff baseball, it would be unpredictable. The Phillies went 5-for-12 with runners in scoring position in Game 1 after struggling in that area during the Wild Card Round. Now, manager Rob Thomson sends his best pitcher to the mound with a 2-0 lead there for the taking.

Across three starts against the Braves in the regular season, Wheeler posted a 2-0 record to go along with a 2.70 ERA and 0.95 WHIP. He is opposed by Kyle Wright, who logged a 2-1 record as well as a 2.84 ERA and 0.79 WHIP in three starts against the Phillies. Runs will be at a premium in this one.

There's no pitching advantage in this game, so give me the squad with all of the momentum right now.

Final Score Prediction: Phillies: 4 | Braves: 2

Phillies vs Braves Probable Starting Pitchers

The Philadelphia Phillies will look to Zack Wheeler (12-7, 2.82 ERA) in Game 2 and the Atlanta Braves hand the ball to Kyle Wright (21-5, 3.19 ERA).

Phillies vs Braves Betting Trends

- Philadelphia is 4-11 straight up in its last 15 away games against Atlanta.
- The total has hit the over in six of Philadelphia's last nine games.
- Atlanta is 13-2 straight up in its last 15 home games.
- The total has hit the over in four of Atlanta's last five games against Philadelphia.

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