MLB Prop Bets: Philadelphia Phillies vs Atlanta Braves (September 5, 2026)
The Atlanta Braves (84-57) face the Philadelphia Phillies (79-62) at Citizens Bank Park on Saturday at 6:05pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Martin Perez is the probable pitcher for the Braves, while Zack Wheeler is the probable pitcher for the Phillies. The Phillies are favored to win at -163, while the Braves are at +135. The total runs line is set at 8.0, with OVER at -118 and UNDER at -102.
- The Braves (-157) have a 77-64 Run Line record this season, while the Phillies (+130) hold a record of 60-81.
- The Braves have a 62-69-10 O/U record this season (meaning 62 games have gone over the total runs line, 69 have gone under and 10 have resulted in a push). The Phillies have a 63-69-9 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Braves are averaging 4.7 runs per game this season (9th in the league). Comparatively, the Phillies are averaging 4.5 (15th).
- In the field, the Braves are allowing only 3.8 runs per game this season (2nd in the league), while the Phillies are allowing an average of 4.3 runs (10th).
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 .249 (ranking 8th in the Major leagues), while the Phillies are batting .242 (17th).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Phillies have hit 166 (T12th in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Braves have managed 179 (7th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Braves have recorded 631 RBIs to rank 8th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Phillies have recorded 613 RBIs to rank 12th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Phillies have an earned run average of 4.00 this season (12th in the Majors), while The Braves have an ERA of 3.57 (3rd).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Braves have recorded 1197 this season, ranking T14th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Phillies rank 1st for total strikeouts, recording 1380.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .246 against the Phillies this season (18th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Braves' opponents are at .232 (6th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braves | 33-29-79 | 22-10-40 | 11-19-38 | 25-23-54 | 8-6-25 | 0-0-1 | 3-0-7 |
| Phillies | 38-33-70 | 24-15-30 | 13-18-40 | 32-25-51 | 6-8-19 | 1-0-0 | 2-3-5 |
Lead After Three Innings
The Braves are +130 to lead after three innings, while the Phillies are -166.
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braves | 60-49-32 | 40-19-13 | 20-30-18 | 51-29-22 | 9-20-10 | 0-0-1 | 6-2-2 |
| Phillies | 63-49-29 | 35-22-12 | 27-27-17 | 53-36-19 | 10-13-10 | 1-0-0 | 4-3-3 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying -115 and the YRFI is paying -115.
- The NRFI is 73-68 in Braves games this season. The Phillies have a 67-74 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Braves recorded a 5-2 victory over the Phillies at Citizens Bank Park yesterday. Alec Bohm was unstoppable in that matchup, hitting a home run, a double and recording 2 RBIs. The Braves have now won five straight at Citizens Bank Park against the Phillies.
