Philadelphia Phillies at Atlanta Braves 10/12/22 – MLB Picks & Predictions
Philadelphia Phillies at Atlanta Braves 10/12/22 – MLB Picks & Predictions

On Wednesday, the Philadelphia Phillies play Game 2 of their best of five National League Division Series on the road against the Atlanta Braves. Philadelphia leads in the series 1-0 after winning Game 1 on Tuesday 7-6. Nick Castellanos had three RBIs in the victory, while Alec Bohm knocked in two runs for the Phillies. Philadelphia has won three straight after sweeping the Cardinals in their wild card series and opening with this victory on Tuesday.'

During the postseason, Alex Bohm is batting .375 to lead Philadelphia and Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber each have one home run, while Nick Castellanos and Jean Segura each have three RBIs. On Wednesday, the Philadelphia Phillies will send Zack Wheeler to the mound. Last Friday, the right-hander allowed no runs on two hits across 6 ? innings in a victory over St. Louis.

Atlanta is 0-1 and lost home field advantage following its loss in Game 1 on Tuesday. Atlanta starting pitcher Max Fried was hit hard as the left-hander allowed six runs,four of which were earned, on eight hits across only 3 ? innings before being lifted during the fourth inning. At the plate, Matt Olson hit a three-run home run in the ninth inning and Travis d'Arnaud added a solo shot but it was not enough.

Dansby Swanson batted .278 to lead Atlanta during the regular season, while Austin Riley hit a team high 38 home runs. Matt Olson led the Braves in RBIs with 103, and Swanson was the leader in hits with 177. Ronald Acuna Jr finished with a team high .351 on-base percentage. In the only playoff game for Altanta thus far, Olson and Travis d'Arnaud each have one home run and Olson leads with three RBIs. On Wednesday, Atlanta will send Kyle Wright to the mound. The right-hander during the regular season was 21-5 with a 3.19 ERA, 174 Ks and 53 BBs.

Recent Betting Trends

  • Philadelphia is 6-2 in its last 8
  • The OVER has cashed in 7 of the Phillies last 8 versus a NL East opponent
  • Atlanta is 42-13 in its last 55 at home
  • The UNDER has cashed in 6 of the Braves last 9 at home

Free MLB Pick:

Philadelphia Phillies +112

  
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