Braves vs. Phillies: Betting Preview for August 29

Published 4:28 am Thursday, August 29, 2024

Atlanta Braves (73-60) will go head to head against the Philadelphia Phillies (78-55) at Citizens Bank Park on Thursday, August 29 at 6:40 p.m. ET. Currently sitting at 98 RBI, Marcell Ozuna will be looking to knock in his 100th run of the season.

The Phillies (-150), according to oddsmakers, are moneyline favorites in this game versus the Braves (+125) The total for this game is 8.5.

Email newsletter signup

Place your bets on any MLB matchup at BetMGM, and sign up with our link for a first-time deposit bonus!

Braves vs. Phillies Game Info

  • Date: Thursday, August 29, 2024
  • Time: 6:40 p.m. ET
  • Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • Venue: Citizens Bank Park
  • TV Channel: NBCS-PH
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo

Watch MLB, other live sports and more on Fubo! Use our link to sign up for a free trial.

Matchup Betting Info

  • Moneyline Favorite: Phillies -150
  • Moneyline Underdog: Braves +125
  • Over/Under: 8.5 runs (Over: -110, Under: -110)

Bet on this or any MLB matchup at BetMGM

Braves Probable Starting Pitcher

  • Charlie Morton (7-7) will take to the mound for the Braves and make his 25th start of the season.
  • He has earned a quality start 10 times in 24 starts this season.
  • Morton will look to pitch five or more innings for the fourth start in a row.
  • He has six appearances with no earned runs allowed in 24 chances this season.

Rep your team with officially licensed MLB gear! Head to Fanatics to find jerseys, shirts, and much more.

Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Braves have hit 174 homers this season, which ranks fourth in the majors.
  • Atlanta is 12th in MLB with a slugging percentage of .414 this season.
  • The Braves have a team batting average of .242 this season, which ranks 16th among MLB teams.
  • Atlanta ranks 16th in the majors with 576 total runs scored this season.
  • The Braves have an on-base percentage of .307 this season, which ranks 19th in the league.
  • The Braves rank 24th in MLB in strikeouts per game with an average of 9.1 whiffs per contest.
  • Atlanta has the second-best ERA (3.64) in the majors this season.
  • Atlanta has a 9.6 K/9 rate this season as a pitching staff, first-best in baseball.
  • The Braves have a combined 1.224 WHIP as a pitching staff, seventh-lowest in MLB.

Not all offers available in all states, please visit BetMGM for the latest promotions for your area. Must be 21+ to gamble, please wager responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, contact 1-800-GAMBLER.