Braves at Phillies: Odds, Recent Stats, Trends, and Best Bets for April 17

The Atlanta Braves visit the Philadelphia Phillies for a three-game weekend series.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 5:06pm

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The Atlanta Braves (12-7) visit the Philadelphia Phillies (8-10) for a three-game weekend series. Atlanta is the only team in MLB that hasn't lost a series yet, while the Phillies have lost their last two games and three of the past four. The pitching matchup features Taijuan Walker for the Phillies against Martin Perez for the Braves.

Why it matters

This series between the Braves and Phillies is an important early-season NL East matchup, with both teams looking to gain ground in the division. The Braves have been one of the hottest teams in baseball, while the Phillies have struggled to find consistency so far this season.

The details

The Braves are 4-3 on the road this season and have won their last two series. The Phillies' pitching staff has struggled, posting a 4.92 ERA (26th in MLB), while the Braves' pitching has been dominant with a 2.93 ERA (1st in MLB). The Braves' Dominic Smith has been hot, hitting .381 with 16 hits, 27 total bases, and three home runs, while the Phillies' Alec Bohm has struggled, hitting just .145 with nine hits and 12 strikeouts.

  • The game is scheduled for Friday, April 17, 2026 at 6:40 p.m. EST.
  • The Braves have not lost a series yet this season.
  • The Phillies have lost their last two games and three of their past four.

The players

Taijuan Walker

The Phillies' starting pitcher, who has a 1-2 record with a 7.36 ERA and 1.91 WHIP in 14.2 innings pitched this season.

Martin Perez

The Braves' starting pitcher, who has a 0-1 record with a 3.14 ERA and 0.91 WHIP in 14.1 innings pitched this season.

Dominic Smith

The Braves' outfielder who is hitting .381 with 16 hits, 27 total bases, and three home runs.

Alec Bohm

The Phillies' third baseman who is hitting just .145 with nine hits, 12 strikeouts, and five walks.

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What they’re saying

“This series between the Braves and Phillies is an important early-season NL East matchup, with both teams looking to gain ground in the division.”

— Vaughn Dalzell, Author

What’s next

The Braves and Phillies will continue their three-game series on Saturday and Sunday, with the Braves looking to maintain their unbeaten series record and the Phillies hoping to turn things around at home.

The takeaway

This matchup between the Braves and Phillies features two teams heading in opposite directions so far this season. The Braves' strong pitching and hot-hitting lineup will be tested against a Phillies team that has struggled with both its pitching and offense. This series could provide an early indication of which team will emerge as the top contender in the NL East.