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The Atlanta Braves (12-7) are set to face the Philadelphia Phillies (8-10) in a three-game series starting April 17. Atlanta remains undefeated in series this season, while Philadelphia struggles with recent losses and a high ERA.
Braves at Phillies Prediction: Odds, recent stats, trends and best bets for April 17
The Atlanta Braves (12-7) visit the City of Brotherly Love to face the Philadelphia Phillies (8-10) for a three-game weekend series.
Atlanta is the only team remaining in the MLB that hasn't lost a series yet. The Braves lost the opener versus the Marlins, but won the next two to take the series. Atlanta is 4-3 on the road this season and won the previous two.
Philadelphia has lost its last two games and three of the past four entering this series. The Phillies' last three games combined for at least 13 runs, so the offense is starting to cook again, while the pitching staff hasn't lived up to the hype. Philadelphia's pitchers total for a 4.92 ERA (26th), while Atlanta's ERA ranks first at 2.93.
Lets dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two.
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Odds for Braves vs. Phillies
The specific odds for the Braves vs. Phillies game on April 17 are not provided in the excerpt.
The Braves are 4-3 on the road this season, having won their last two away games.
The Phillies' pitching staff has a combined ERA of 4.92, ranking 26th in the MLB.
The Phillies have lost their last two games and three of the past four entering this series.

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Probable starting pitchers for Braves at Phillies
2026 stats: 14.1 IP, 0-1, 3.14 ERA, 0.91 WHIP, 6 Ks, 4 BB
2026 Stats: 14.2 IP, 1-2, 7.36 ERA, 1.91 WHIP, 12 Ks, 7 BB
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