Atlanta Braves vs Philadelphia Phillies 10/12/2023 Betting Odds, Forecast and Picks

Atlanta Braves vs Philadelphia Phillies 10/12/2023 – In a high-stakes game, the Atlanta Braves find themselves on the precipice of elimination despite being the best team during the MLB regular season. Atlanta, known for its potent offense that led the league in runs scored, has stumbled in this series, managing just two runs in two crucial losses. The Braves’ pitching staff is grappling with a 4.85 ERA, a 1.58 WHIP, and an opponent batting average of .263 this postseason.

The team’s offensive struggles are evident as they’ve mustered only seven runs with a .196 batting average and a .257 on-base percentage. Notably, Ozzie Albies shines amid this rough patch, boasting a .364 batting average, one RBI, and two walks in the postseason. On the mound for Atlanta is Spencer Strider, who holds a 0-1 record with a 1.29 ERA and a 1.00 WHIP over seven postseason innings. The MLB postseason betting picks are up and running as these two teams clash in an important game.

Atlanta Braves vs Philadelphia Phillies 10/12/2023

Atlanta Braves vs Philadelphia Phillies 10/12/2023

Team	RL	TOTAL	ML
Braves	-1.5 +113	o8.5 -120	-144
Phillies	+1.5 -133	u8.5 +100	+132

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— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) October 11, 2023

Philadelphia Phillies

The Philadelphia Phillies stand on the brink of eliminating the Braves, with the added advantage of playing at home. Having swiftly dispatched the Marlins in the Wild Card round, the Phillies need just one more victory to secure their ticket to the NLCS. The Phillies’ pitching staff has been nothing short of stellar, allowing only nine runs across five postseason games, boasting a 1.64 ERA, a 0.89 WHIP, and an opponent batting average of .195.

Their offense has been equally impressive, tallying 28 runs with a .267 batting average and a .348 on-base percentage. The dynamic Bryce Harper has been a standout performer, posting a .353 batting average, three home runs, and five RBIs this postseason. Ranger Suarez is set to take the mound for the Phillies, with a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 0.55 WHIP over 3.2 postseason innings.

The Phillies Are Set to Win

Conversely, the Philadelphia Phillies are on the cusp of securing a second consecutive NLCS appearance with a victory in this pivotal game. The Phillies have impressed with a 4-1 postseason record, averaging 5.6 runs per game. While their offense has rightfully received attention, the pitching staff has been equally impressive, limiting opponents to two or fewer runs in four out of five games. In essence, the Phillies appear to be clicking on all fronts, at the most crucial juncture of the season.

Leading the charge offensively is Trea Turner, with eight hits and two RBIs, in tandem with the powerful duo of Nick Castellanos and Bryce Harper, who have collectively amassed 12 hits and eight RBIs. Ranger Suarez is entrusted with the task of maintaining their playoff momentum, carrying a 4-6 regular-season record, complemented by a 4.18 ERA and 119 strikeouts. Suarez’s postseason career highlights are impressive, boasting a 2-0 record, 0.98 ERA, and 17 strikeouts.

Atlanta Braves

The Braves find themselves in a must-win situation, aiming to extend the series to a decisive Game 5 on Saturday. In their previous outing, the Braves’ pitching staff was battered for 10 runs in Game 3’s loss, while the offense struggled to provide ample support. Despite boasting the most prolific offense in baseball during the regular season, Atlanta has struggled, scoring two or fewer runs in two out of the series’ first three games. A particular area of concern is the Braves’ five-game losing streak when scoring four or fewer runs.

At the forefront of Atlanta’s offensive efforts are Ozzie Albies, with four hits and one RBI, along with the duo of Austin Riley and Matt Olson, who have combined for seven hits and two RBIs. Spencer Strider will take the mound, a promising 20-5 regular-season record alongside a 3.86 ERA and an impressive 281 strikeouts. However, Strider’s postseason record shows room for improvement, sitting at 0-2 with a 5.79 ERA and 12 strikeouts.

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Atlanta Braves

The total has gone OVER in 14 of Atlanta’s last 19 games.
Atlanta are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games.
Atlanta are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games against Philadelphia.
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Atlanta’s last 8 games on the road.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta’s last 5 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia.
Atlanta are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games played in October.
Atlanta are 10-1 SU in their last 11 games played on a Thursday.

Philadelphia Phillies

Philadelphia are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia’s last 5 games against Atlanta.
Philadelphia are 9-1 SU in their last 10 games at home.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia’s last 5 games when playing at home against Atlanta.
Philadelphia are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games against an opponent in the National League.
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Philadelphia’s last 8 games played on a Thursday.