MLB Prop Bets: Philadelphia Phillies vs Atlanta Braves (April 17, 2026)
The Atlanta Braves (12-7) face the Philadelphia Phillies (8-10) at Citizens Bank Park on Friday at 6:40pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Martin Perez is the probable pitcher for the Braves, while Taijuan Walker is the probable pitcher for the Phillies. The Phillies opened as favorites but this has since changed, with the Braves coming into -112 and Phillies drifting to -108. The total runs line is set at 9.5, with OVER at -105 and UNDER at -115.
- The Braves (+133) have a 12-7 Run Line record this season, while the Phillies (-161) hold a record of 4-14.
- The Braves have a 9-8-2 O/U record this season (meaning nine games have gone over the total runs line, eight have gone under and two have resulted in a push). The Phillies have a 10-7-1 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Braves are averaging 5.6 runs per game this season (3rd in the league). Comparatively, the Phillies are averaging only 4.0 (21st).
- In the field, the Braves are allowing only 3.3 runs per game this season (1st in the league), while the Phillies are allowing an average of 5.4 runs (T27th).
Let's take a look at how these teams perform in some other key statistical areas.
Batting Insights:
Batting Average
- Looking at their batting averages this season, the Braves are at .276 (ranking 2nd in the Major leagues), while the Phillies are batting .229 (23rd).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Phillies have hit 20 (T10th in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Braves have managed 24 (4th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Braves have recorded 103 RBIs to rank T1st in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Phillies have recorded 71 RBIs to rank 24th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Braves have one of the strongest earned run averages this season, sitting at 2.93 (1st in the Majors), while the Phillies are at the opposite end of the scale with an ERA of 4.92 (26th).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Braves have recorded 155 this season, ranking T18th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Phillies rank 4th for total strikeouts, recording 183.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of only .215 against the Braves this season (2nd in the Major Leagues). Alternatively, the Phillies' opponents are at .276 (30th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braves | 5-3-11 | 3-2-7 | 2-1-4 | 5-3-10 | 0-0-1 | 0-0-0 | 1-3-6 |
| Phillies | 7-5-6 | 5-3-4 | 2-2-2 | 7-5-6 | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | 3-3-4 |
Lead After Three Innings
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braves | 8-6-5 | 6-4-2 | 2-2-3 | 8-5-5 | 0-1-0 | 0-0-0 | 4-3-3 |
| Phillies | 7-8-3 | 6-5-1 | 1-3-2 | 7-8-3 | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | 4-5-1 |
NRFI/YRFI
- The NRFI is 9-10 in Braves games this season. The Phillies have a 6-12 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Braves recorded an upset 3-1 victory over the Phillies at Citizens Bank Park when these teams last met on August 31, 2025. Drake Baldwin went yard en route to that victory, hitting a home run to go with 2 RBIs. That result snapped the Phillies' four-game winning streak against the Braves.
