MLB Game Preview: Atlanta Braves (61-72) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (76-57)

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Game Details

  • Time: 6:45 PM ET
  • Location: Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, PA
  • Broadcast: MLB Network, NBCS-PH, Fubo

🔍 Team Form & Trends

Atlanta Braves (61–72)

  • Riding a two-game win streak, scoring 23 runs in their last two contests.
  • Offense has surged behind Ozzie Albies (3 HR, 9 RBI in last 2 games) and Jurickson Profar (2 HR vs. Miami).
  • Braves are 5–5 in their last 10 games, hitting the over in 6 of those matchups.

Philadelphia Phillies (76–57)

  • Coming off a three-game sweep by the Mets, outscored 25–8 in that series.
  • Despite recent struggles, Phillies are 25–5 this season when favored by −196 or more.
  • Bryce Harper enters on a nine-game hit streak, batting .341 with 2 HR and 9 RBI over his last 10 games.

Pitching Matchup

  • Quantrill has allowed 18 ER over his last 4 starts and owns a 5.55 career ERA vs. Philadelphia.
  • Nola has struggled in 2025 but showed signs of life in his last outing, allowing just 2 ER over 6 IP vs. Washington.

Betting Odds & Insights

Trends:

  • Phillies are 6–4 as moneyline favorites in their last 10 games.
  • Braves are 2–1 as underdogs over their last 10 matchups.

Players to Watch

Atlanta Braves

  • Ozzie Albies: .233 AVG, 13 HR, 47 BB; red-hot with 3 HR in last 2 games
  • Matt Olson: .265 AVG, 20 HR, 74 RBI
  • Michael Harris II: .251 AVG, 17 HR, 6 triples

Philadelphia Phillies

  • Kyle Schwarber: 45 HR, 110 RBI, .243/.367/.561 slash line
  • Trea Turner: .297 AVG, 32 SB, 14 HR
  • Bryce Harper: .267 AVG, 21 HR, 9-game hit streak

Game Odds

Atlanta Braves                  9.5

Philadelphia Phillies      – 195

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, August 27, 2025

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