Phillies vs. Braves Prediction: NLDS Game 3 Betting Lines, Stats and Picks – October 11, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on October 10, 2023

The Philadelphia Phillies host Game 3 of the NLDS versus the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday at 5:07 PM ET. The teams are knotted up 1-1.

The Braves are an underdog (+104 moneyline odds to win) when they take the field at the Phillies (-124). The contest has an over/under of 9.

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Phillies vs Braves Betting Lines

Favorite Favorite Moneyline Underdog Moneyline Total
Phillies -124 +104 9

Phillies Betting Insights

  • This season, the Phillies have won 67 out of the 111 games, or 60.4%, in which they’ve been favored.
  • Philadelphia has entered 86 games this season favored by -124 or more and is 57-29 in those contests.
  • The implied probability of a win from the Phillies, based on the moneyline, is 55.4%.
  • Philadelphia and its opponents have gone over the total this season in 76 of 166 opportunities.
  • The Phillies are 77-89-0 ATS in their 166 games with a spread this season.

Phillies Last 10 Games Trend

Stat Avg/Total
Record 6-4
Runs Per Game 4.6
HR 12
ERA 3.27
K/9 9.9

Braves Betting Insights

  • The Braves have come away with seven wins in the 13 contests they have been listed as the underdogs in this season.
  • Atlanta has a mark of 3-2 in contests where bookmakers favor it by +104 or worse on the moneyline.
  • The Braves have an implied victory probability of 49% according to the moneyline set for this matchup.
  • Atlanta and its opponents have gone over in 93 of its 164 games with a total set by sportsbooks this season.
  • In 164 games with a line this season, the Braves have a mark of 84-80-0 against the spread.

Braves Last 10 Games Trend

Stat Avg/Total
Record 6-4
Runs Per Game 5.3
HR 13
ERA 4.50
K/9 8.0

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Phillies Probable Pitcher – Aaron Nola

  • Nola’s team is 15-18-0 against the spread in his starts this season.
  • The right-hander allowed three hits in seven scoreless innings pitched against the Miami Marlins on Thursday.
  • Nola has pitched five or more innings in three straight games and will look to extend that streak.
  • In 32 appearances this season, he has finished three without allowing an earned run.
  • Nola’s team has a record of 16-7 this season when he starts and they are the favorite on the moneyline.
  • Nola’s team has a 20-13 record in his starts this season.
  • Games started by Nola have a 19-11-3 record at hitting the over this season.

Phillies Relief Pitchers

Name Relief App. IP Ks ERA Holds Saves
Craig Kimbrel 71 69 94 3.26 7 23
Gregory Soto 68 60.1 65 4.62 24 3
Seranthony Domínguez 57 50 48 3.78 14 2
Jeff Hoffman 53 52.1 69 2.41 11 1
Matt Moore 49 52.2 60 2.56 22 0

Braves Probable Pitcher – Bryce Elder

  • Elder (12-4 with a 3.81 ERA and 128 strikeouts in 174 2/3 innings pitched) makes the start for the Braves, his 32nd of the season.
  • His most recent time out was on Tuesday, Sept. 26 against the Chicago Cubs, when the righty went 3 2/3 innings, surrendering five earned runs while giving up seven hits.
  • Elder enters the game with 26 outings of five or more innings pitched this year.
  • In six of his 31 total appearances this season he has not allowed an earned run.
  • The Braves have a 3-2 record in Elder’s five starts this season when they were the underdog on the moneyline.
  • Elder’s team is 21-10 in his 31 starts.
  • Elder’s starts with a set total this season have hit the over in 15 of 31 games.

Braves Relief Pitchers

Name Relief App. IP Ks ERA Holds Saves
A.J. Minter 69 64.2 82 3.76 21 10
Pierce Johnson 66 62.2 90 4.02 12 13
Brad Hand 60 53.2 59 5.53 5 1
Kirby Yates 59 60.1 80 3.28 9 5
Joe Jiménez 58 56.1 73 3.04 13 0

Phillies Hitting Trends

  • The Phillies have a 48-16 record this season in games when they hit two or more homers.
  • Philadelphia has racked up five or more extra-base hits in 47 games this season, and has gone 37-10 in those outings.
  • The team has strung together eight or more hits in 108 games this season, and is 70-38 in those contests.
  • Philadelphia is 70-17 in games this season when it scored five or more runs.
  • The Phillies have drawn at least five walks in 60 games this season, and are 39-21 in those contests.

Braves Hitting Trends

  • They have won 69 of the 92 games this season in which they hit two or more home runs.
  • Atlanta has won 40 of its 47 games with five or more extra-base hits this season.
  • They have won 81 of the 116 games in which they’ve collected eight or more hits this season.
  • Atlanta has a 86-24 record this season when scoring five or more runs in a game.
  • They have a 30-12 record this season when drawing five or more walks in a game.

Phillies vs. Braves Prediction

Moneyline Pick: Phillies (-124)
Over/Under Pick: Over (9)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm derived from offensive performance metrics and probable starting pitchers.

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