Phillies vs. Braves: Game 2 predictions, odds and picks - August 21, MLB 2024

The NL East battle will continue as the Philadelphia Phillies take on the Atlanta Braves in Game 2 on Wednesday. The Braves are coming off a 3-1 win in Game 1.

Brian Snitker will turn in their ace Max Fried to the mound as their starter in Game 2. Fried has a 7-7 record with a decent 3.62 ERA. Despite his injuries, Fried seems to be picking up the pace. The Braves have a tough shot to qualify for the playoffs and must be consistent to make it past the Brewers and the Padres.

As for the Phils, their struggles after the All-Star break seem to be continuing. They were once the best team in the MLB but have dropped to the third-best record (73-52) now.

Hard-throwing Aaron Nola will get the nod in Game 2. He has been a key pitcher for the Phils with a decent 3.45 ERA. He has an 11-6 record with 142 strikeouts for the team.

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Phillies vs. Braves Baseball Betting Odds

Phillies	-105	-1.5 (+165)	O 8 (-105)
Braves	-115	+1.5 (-200)	U 8 (-115)

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Where to watch Phillies vs. Braves?

Game 2 will be telecast on Bally Sports South and NBCSP. The online stream will take place on Fubo TV and MLB TV. The first pitch is scheduled to go out at 7:20 p.m. EDT at Truist Park.

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Phillies vs. Braves Prediction

The Braves took Game 1 with ease, but the Phils have Nola on the mound and have a better shot at rebounding. While the Phils are predicted to win, it's not going to be an easy battle against the Braves.

The Phils have been struggling with their offense. They have a safe ticket to the playoffs even if they drop a few games during the rest of the season. The Braves, meanwhile, will do their best to win as many games as possible, as their playoff chances are pretty slim. The odds favor the Phils to win Game 2.

Prediction: Philadelphia Phillies -1.5 (-105)