Mike Maer stressed that Jesus Luzardo and Dustin May should be universally added immediately if available, both with a roster percentage under 50%. Maer labeled them urgent pickups based on stellar early-season pitching performances, reminding fantasy managers they've been previously overlooked and forgotten due to injuries or inconsistencies. explicitly emphasizing Luzardo's outstanding raw stuff and potential to deliver ace-level production moving forward.

Joe Pisapia urged fantasy managers to pick up Jose Alvarado, emphasizing his dominance both during spring training and early-season games. Alvarado has put up massive strikeout numbers and looks like the clear best option out of the Phillies bullpen right now. Pisapia also pointed out uncertainty in the Phillies bullpen, particularly highlighting issues Jordan Romano is having, paving a clear path for Alvarado to lock down the closer role.

Guy Boston is intrigued by the Phillies team total over 3.5 runs priced at plus 100, noting it seems unusually favorable given the team's frequent ability to score four or more runs this season. He mentioned there's a chance of precipitation, which might be influencing the pricing, but emphasized that the wind is blowing outward toward the outfield—a condition generally beneficial to offensive production. Boston acknowledged the 20% precipitation risk but highlighted the attractive value at even money, suggesting that the line might be overly cautious given the Phillies' strong scoring potential and wind-aided conditions.

Guy Boston sees significant betting value on the Philadelphia Phillies' team total over 3.5 runs priced at even money (+100). He emphasized the discrepancy between the relatively low team total line and the Phillies' consistently productive offense, citing previous strong run-scoring performances this season. Although acknowledging potential weather-related concerns (some precipitation but wind blowing out to the outfield), Boston interpreted plus odds (even money) as suspiciously favorable considering Philadelphia's inability thus far to frequently score fewer than four runs per game. He stressed that such a low team total should be enthusiastically targeted due to clear market mispricing relative to Philadelphia's proven offensive capability.

Guy Boston likes the Phillies money line at +110 today behind pitcher Jesus Luzardo, who is coming off a dominant start against the Dodgers. Boston noted Luzardo's pitch mix, particularly his slider and fastball, aligns well against the current Braves lineup. Despite acknowledging Luzardo’s volatility historically, Boston sees value in backing him given recent success and Atlanta's struggling offense early in the season. He expressed reservations regarding Spencer Schwellenbach for Atlanta, citing weaker opponents (the Padres and Marlins) during his strong outings as an important contextual factor. Given Philadelphia's strong and timely offensive performances thus far combined with favorable pitching matchups and modest plus-money odds, Boston emphasized clear betting value on the Phillies side. Additionally, due to concerns about bullpen volatility for both sides, Boston highlighted the possibility of a Phillies first-five innings play to limit bullpen exposure.

Guy Boston favored betting the under 2.5 earned runs allowed for pitcher Jesus Luzardo. Luzardo's recent track record is strong—he has cashed this under in both starts this season, including an impressive outing allowing no earned runs to a strong Dodgers lineup and just two runs versus the Nationals. Although Luzardo had a tough outing last year facing Atlanta, allowing 5 earned runs, Guy emphasized how drastically different the Braves' offesnive production is lately, particularly noting their dire struggles so far this season with just a .169 batting average against left-handed pitching. Given Atlanta's cold hitting streak and Luzardo's strong recent form, this prop is a recommendation to stick with the under until the Braves offense proves capable again.

JD Bets highlighted Jesus Luzardo's strikeout prop line at 5.5 against the Atlanta Braves as a strong play based on Luzardo's exceptional early-season form. Luzardo has been on a tear, striking out 11 batters against a usually hard-to-strikeout Nationals lineup and eight Dodgers batters in another start. JD expects Luzardo will reach at least six strikeouts if he pitches six innings, especially given Atlanta's below-average ranking (22nd in MLB) with 9.3 strikeouts per game thus far. JD is strongly considering adding this strikeout prop bet alongside the Nerfy selection due to Luzardo's current high-level performance.

Jay Briggs suggested betting a Nick Castellanos home run or multi-RBI prop today against Braves starter Schwellenbach. While less emphatic than his Harper prediction, Briggs included Castellanos—nicknamed 'Nikki two-bags'—as an interesting prop option. Castellanos has a promising matchup for power hitting today in Atlanta, according to Jay, particularly given the Braves' pitching struggles early this season.

Jay Briggs identified Bryce Harper as one of his favorite home run prop bets today against Atlanta. He noted Harper is particularly well-positioned against Braves starter Schwellenbach, whom he respects but expects to yield a home run opportunity. Briggs specifically labeled Harper's home run prop as a good option, also briefly mentioning it could turn into a multi-RBI scenario. Harper's favorable matchup and hitting conditions strongly support Briggs' home run prediction.

Jay Briggs strongly recommended taking the over for Jesus Luzardo's strikeout prop against the Atlanta Braves today. He emphasized Luzardo's stellar recent pitching performance, particularly a dominating outing against the Dodgers, which Jay dubbed 'the Monstars.' Atlanta has struggled at the plate and swung through plenty of pitches early this season, making it very likely they experience high strikeouts today against Luzardo, who has found success in generating swing-and-misses.

Jay Briggs said that the Philadelphia Phillies at plus-money represents excellent value today against the Atlanta Braves, who he believes are extremely overrated right now. He pointed to the Phillies' hot 8-3 start compared to Atlanta's poor start at 2-9, emphasizing the discrepancy in market perception. Briggs also favors Phillies starter Jesus Luzardo, who has started the season very strongly with a 2-0 record and a recent strong outing against arguably the league's best lineup, the Los Angeles Dodgers. Based on current form and value, he's confidently backing the Phillies at plus odds.

Eric Lindquist recommended betting the Phillies against the Braves at plus-money odds, emphasizing a significant pitching advantage. He backed Phillies' starter Jesus Luzardo, citing a 165 expected batting average and elite 41.3% strikeout rate. He was bearish on Atlanta's performance against left-handed pitching early in the season, where they rank 25th (54 WRC+) against lefties. Conversely, the Phillies lineup has strong numbers (128 WRC+, sixth-best in MLB) against right-handed pitchers. Considering these factors, Eric believes the odds should be closer to even money rather than plus money for the Phillies, making it a solid value play.

B Wade likes Bryce Harper exceeding 1.5 combined hits, runs, and RBIs, fueled by strong recent performances including a two-run homer against the Braves recently. Harper also boasts a favorable historical matchup against Spencer Schwellenbach, batting 3-for-6 lifetime. Harper has recorded a hit in all but two games this season, in which he still drew a walk for solid plate discipline. B Wade also notes Atlanta's preference for walking Harper with Alec Bohm struggling behind him lately; however, the proposal is contingent on lineup positioning, which if unchanged makes a Harper walk prop attractive as well. Overall, given the matchup history and recent form, B Wade expects Harper to surpass this prop line comfortably.

It's The Final Round highlighted Bryce Harper as a favorable batter against Spencer Schwellenbach due to an ideal pitching matchup. Harper significantly succeeds against three of Schwellenbach's four primary pitches, hitting near or above the .300 average, except against curveballs where he shows some struggles. Schwellenbach heavily relies on his four-seam fastball (42% usage), which opponents hit at nearly a .300 average. Historical data further supports Harper's matchup strength—he's achieved three hits in six at-bats (.500 average) against Schwellenbach. Harper's current consistency is also showcased with hits in eight of his last 10 games, making this an appealing opportunity for targeting him today.

Kyle Purviance strongly recommends betting on the Phillies at plus-money odds against the Braves. He highlighted that both starting pitchers—Spencer Schwellenbach and Jesus Luzardo—are performing exceptionally well early in the season, essentially making this matchup a coin-flip. Given this evenly matched pitching, Kyle sees clear value in betting the Phillies purely on the principle of getting favorable plus-money odds. Furthermore, the Phillies had just succeeded in a similar spot, reinforcing Kyle's confidence in betting value in this type of matchup scenario.

Malcolm Bamford highlighted Jesus Luzardo as a strong option for strikeout props against Atlanta. Luzardo has started the season impressively, recording 19 strikeouts over just 12 innings pitched. Malcolm specifically pointed out that Luzardo has a history of high strikeout totals against the Braves, holding an encouraging lifetime 47-to-18 strikeout-to-walk ratio versus Atlanta's hitters. Luzardo struck out 10 Dodgers batters in his recent start, signaling great current form. Malcolm confidently backed Luzardo in particular matchups, such as Marcell Ozuna (who struck out in 14 of his last 16 games) and Austin Riley, making Luzardo strikeout props highly actionable and profitable.

Malcolm Bamford warned bettors about Jesus Luzardo's tendency to issue walks, noting he's allowed two walks in each of his starts this year. Historically, Luzardo has struggled to keep Braves hitters off base, with a troubling 47-to-18 strikeout-to-walk ratio lifetime against Atlanta. This vulnerability to putting batters on base via walks makes Luzardo a risky selection against an Atlanta lineup that hits .324 at home and could capitalize on these free passes, further exposing Luzardo's potential downside as a reliable betting option in this particular matchup.

Drew Martin highlighted Jesus Luzardo as a prime bet-on pitcher, recommending to confidently bet on the Phillies at +105 against the Braves. Luzardo has been dominant early this season, boasting a 19-to-4 strikeout-to-walk ratio through 12 innings and a sparkling 1.50 ERA. He recently threw seven shutout innings against Los Angeles. Spencer Schwellenbach, starting for Atlanta, also has impressive stats (no runs allowed through 14 innings), but Drew prefers Luzardo's proven longer track record and Philadelphia's strong offensive performance versus right-handed pitching, making the Phillies an enticing underdog play.

Data Skrive pointed to Kyle Schwarber as a prime pick for home run props, highlighting his early season power surge. Schwarber currently leads the Phillies with five home runs and has amassed 11 RBIs, ranking third in the league in homers and in the top 15 in RBIs. This strong scoring output, along with his consistent power, makes Schwarber an appealing option to target for home run and RBI prop bets in this game.

Data Skrive highlighted compelling reasons to bet on the Phillies as underdogs (+113) against the Braves. The Phillies have won three of four games this season as betting underdogs and notably have a perfect 2-0 record when listed at odds of +113 or longer. Conversely, Atlanta has struggled as the betting favorite this season, going 2-4 overall and just 1-3 when listed at -134 or higher. This recent betting performance implies exceptional value on Philadelphia's moneyline odds.

Data Skrive likes Nick Castellanos as a good player prop bet, citing his steady offensive production early in the season. Castellanos currently leads the Phillies with a .308 batting average and ranks 54th among all MLB hitters in RBI and home runs. His total bases prop is attractive at over 1.5 (+145), given his strong start at the plate and consistent ability to make solid contact. Bettors looking for actionable insight could capitalize on this prop.

Data Skrive identifies Kyle Schwarber as a strong HR prop candidate for the game against the Braves, citing Schwarber's hot start with 5 home runs in just 11 games. It's notable Schwarber has homered in 45.5% of games this season, reflecting significant early-season power. Given these numbers and his +320 odds, Schwarber presents solid value for bettors aiming at home run props.

Todd Zola cautioned against rostering Bryce Harper in DFS contests on Thursday due to an unfavorable matchup versus dominant left-handed pitcher Spencer Schwellenbach of the Braves. Zola noted Harper specifically as part of a tough lefty-on-lefty matchup against Schwellenbach, who rates as one of the top pitching options on the day's slate. Zola acknowledged that benching elite hitters like Harper in season-long formats might be difficult, but emphasized the logic in fading Harper in DFS cash games given the challenges presented by a skilled opposing lefty starter.

Despite not fully trusting Phillies pitcher Taijuan Walker, Guy Boston recommends the Phillies money line due to appealing value as an underdog. Walker started strongly this year (albeit against weak Colorado), but Boston still views the Phillies lineup as clearly superior and doubts Atlanta's offensive consistency despite recent outbursts. With lingering questions surrounding Braves starter Grant Holmes, he views the Phillies as a safer, worthwhile underdog bet considering their relative roster strength and better overall lineup talent.

JD Bets likes Philadelphia Phillies as money line underdogs (+120) versus the Atlanta Braves. He analyzed the pitching matchup between Taijuan Walker and Grant Holmes, noting Holmes looked untrustworthy after surrendering four earned runs against the Dodgers in his previous outing. Despite some struggles for Walker historically against Braves hitters, JD considered the recent form encouraging, especially Walker's strong performance with zero earned runs against Colorado. Given these factors, JD confidently backed Philly at plus money.

Guy Boston recommended confidently playing Taijuan Walker's over 3.5 strikeouts prop at -113 odds against the Braves. Walker cleared this line already this season in his first start, recording 4 strikeouts versus Colorado. While not known historically as a high strikeout pitcher (only 6.7 Ks per 9 innings last year), Walker met this strikeout line in 60% of his starts in the previous season, averaging 3.67 Ks per game. Importantly, the Braves have been striking out at an extremely high rate—ranking bottom 10 last season at nearly 24%, and worsening significantly now down to second-worst (29th overall in MLB) at an alarming 28.3% strikeout rate versus right-handed pitching over their last 30 games. Atlanta also ranks bottom five in MLB for total strikeouts per game this season at 9.6 per game. Given these matchup stats, Boston identified Walker's modest 3.5 strikeouts line as excellent value.

Dana Lane advised betting against Phillies pitcher Taijuan Walker despite Walker starting 2025 with no earned runs allowed. Lane emphasized Walker's significant struggles historically in Philadelphia, pointing out a disappointing 3-7 record and an ERA over 7.00 in the previous season, contrasted against a good yet possibly fluky first outing against the Rockies. Lane stated he would need to see sustained success against stronger competition before backing Walker, noting Atlanta is significantly better than Colorado offensively, especially with the return of star catcher Sean Murphy. Lane also mentioned the Braves' recent acquisitions, particularly Raphael Montero bolstering their bullpen, making Walker's matchup tougher.

Brad Francis advised betting against the Phillies, as they have dropped seven straight games when listed as road underdogs against National League opponents. Taijuan Walker, who pitched effectively against a weaker Rockies offense, is now facing the Braves—a significantly stronger hitting team. Francis emphasized that the Braves' lineup recently found its rhythm, and Walker could struggle significantly against their potent bats.

Kenny G recommends betting the Phillies at plus 105 on the road against Atlanta, driven by major concerns over Braves pitcher Grant Holmes and the declining bullpen performance. Despite facing a tougher offense, Phillies starter Tijuan Walker impressed in his opening start with six shutout innings against Colorado. He noted Atlanta’s pitching staff struggles significantly, highlighting Holmes' poor recent start (four earned runs in four innings against the Dodgers) and the Braves bullpen’s disappointing 4.71 ERA (21st in MLB). He also highlighted a stark contrast in offensive production, with the Phillies excelling (top-tier batting average, OBP, and slugging) while Atlanta ranks near the bottom offensively to start the year, further justifying his Phillies underdog stance.

Drew Martin recommended backing the Phillies at plus-money (+110) over the Braves. He pointed out Phillies starter Taijuan Walker impressively throwing six scoreless innings against the Rockies in his first start, with his velocity notably sitting two mph faster than in 2024, indicating improved form. Braves' starter Grant Holmes struggled with four hits and four walks in just four innings against the Dodgers during his first start. Additionally, Drew emphasized that the Phillies currently possess the better lineup, especially effective against right-handed pitching early this season, though he cautioned potential bullpen volatility late in the game.

Cash Out Sports Picks sees great betting value on the Phillies Money Line tonight against Atlanta. Despite an uncharacteristic offensive outburst on Tuesday, the Braves have struggled significantly this year to consistently produce runs. They now face Taijuan Walker, who impressed in his first start of the season. Philadelphia comes into this matchup on solid footing, having won five of their last seven games and clearly holding the superior, more consistent offensive lineup. Getting favorable odds for a Phillies side primed for rebound provides a strong betting opportunity.

Just A Bet Outside highlighted Taijuan Walker's declining production, calling him 'batting practice' and specifically noting his vulnerability due to his lack of swing-and-miss capability. Considering Walker's declining profile and propensity to surrender hard contact, fading him in betting and DFS scenarios offers potentially optimal leverage.

Matt Perrault recommends a money line bet on the Philadelphia Phillies due to substantial pitching concerns for the Atlanta Braves. Atlanta's starter, Grant Holmes, struggled significantly in previous outings with just one inning pitched against San Diego and four innings with four walks and four earned runs allowed against the Dodgers. Perrault highlights Holmes' poor performance last season at Triple-A in Las Vegas as another warning sign, paired with injuries in the Braves' rotation significantly weakening their pitching depth. Getting Philadelphia at plus money (+105) in this scenario offers excellent value alongside Braves internal pitching turmoil.

Data Skrive highlighted Kyle Schwarber as an appealing bet for a home run prop at +390 odds against the Braves. Schwarber has crushed 5 home runs in the first 10 games of 2025, homering in an impressive 50% of the games he's played so far. Given this scorching start and a favorable matchup against Atlanta, Schwarber makes for an enticing value proposition.

Tokyo Brandon sees value in betting Philadelphia Phillies to score over 3.5 runs in their matchup against Braves pitcher Grant Holmes. Brandon highlights the Phillies' recent offensive form, having put up five runs against a superior pitcher, and does not rate Holmes highly. This forecast is underscored by Holmes' ranking near the league's lower third in starting pitching performance, suggesting he will struggle against Philadelphia's capable lineup. Brandon's ranking methodology further supports the Phillies offense's strength compared to Holmes and Atlanta's pitching unit.

Jeff Fox recommended betting the Philadelphia Phillies moneyline at +110 against the struggling Atlanta Braves. The Phillies have started strong at 7-2, ranking among MLB's best teams and statistically performing approximately three runs better than an average opponent at a neutral site. Conversely, Atlanta is struggling at 1-8, and advanced metrics suggest their record could only marginally improve to 3-6 given their performance. Fox also highlighted the pitching matchup significantly favors Philadelphia: Phillies starter Taijuan Walker has been stellar, pitching six shutout innings in his previous appearance, while Atlanta counters with Grant Walker and his concerning 7.20 ERA. Fox considers the Phillies a strong value play given the favorable pitching matchup, team form, and advantageous odds. He plans to transition into run-line bets after gaining more confidence in season-long data.

Greg Peterson recommends a moneyline wager on Atlanta Braves (-120) against Taijuan Walker and the Phillies. Peterson highlights Walker as one of MLB's worst starters in 2024, posting a problematic 7.10 ERA, 6.94 FIP, and allowing 2.6 HR/9 over 19 appearances. Peterson dismisses Walker’s recent successful start (six scoreless innings vs Rockies) as misleading given his consistent past issues. On the other hand, Atlanta pitcher Grant Holmes projects well, maintaining solid stats (3.80 ERA and impressive underlying 3.39 FIP with strong 9.2 strikeouts per nine innings and a low walk rate of 2.3) since 2024. Given the stark contrast in starter reliability, Peterson prices Atlanta's line closer to -147, clearly favoring the Braves at the available price.

Despite acknowledging Chris Sale's strong history and favorable matchup against the Phillies lineup, Guy Boston prefers backing Philadelphia today due to late-game advantages. Boston pointed out the Phillies' clearly superior offense so far this season and expects them to exploit Atlanta's struggling bullpen as the game progresses, even if Sale performs well early. He is also bullish on Zack Wheeler's effectiveness in shutting down the Braves' sluggish lineup, which has shown minimal production despite its noteworthy reputation. Thus, Boston identifies value specifically on the Phillies moneyline based on their offensive reliability and bullpen superiority during late innings.

Joe Osborne is taking the Phillies at plus odds with Zack Wheeler on the mound against Atlanta. Joe highlights Wheeler's dominant start, allowing just one earned run in each of his two starts with only five hits conceded total and 18 strikeouts. He also emphasizes Wheeler's historic dominance against the Braves (0.95 ERA in three starts last year) and notes the Braves' MLB-worst OPS entering this matchup. Contrasting that with Philly's high-powered offense, Joe assesses clear value in backing Wheeler and the Phillies as slight underdogs.

Kingpin likes the value of backing Philadelphia Phillies on the moneyline (+100) due to Zack Wheeler's recent strong form. Wheeler has started the season impressively, racking up strikeouts against powerful lineups. Facing a Braves team known for its tendency to chase pitches out of the zone increases Wheeler's potential for dominance. Despite Chris Sale's well-known name, Sale’s recent inconsistency further provides value on this bet where the Phillies have a legitimate chance of snagging a tight victory in Atlanta.

Jim Sannes likes Zack Wheeler's alternate strikeout prop of 8+ strikeouts, citing several encouraging trends. Wheeler has demonstrated strong stamina, throwing 105 pitches in his previous start and striking out 10. He's had eight-plus strikeouts in each of his first two starts this season. Crucially, Wheeler reduced cutter usage while relying more heavily on his splitter, a pitch boasting a 40.2% whiff rate last year compared to the cutter's modest 18.2%. In 11 starts with this adjusted pitch mix, Wheeler has posted a sterling 32.7% strikeout rate. Additionally, the Braves' lineup sports a 24.0% strikeout rate against right-handed pitchers since the start of last year. Taking these factors into account, Sannes projects Wheeler at 8.52 strikeouts, giving confidence in targeting Wheeler's strikeout upside at plus odds.

Kyle Purviance highlighted concerning head-to-head statistics that strongly lean against key Braves hitters in their matchup against Phillies ace Zack Wheeler. Notably, critical Atlanta lineup members Matt Olson, Ozzie Albies, and Marcell Ozuna collectively struggle significantly against Wheeler, with batting averages of just .219, .160, and .170 respectively, combined with a high strikeout rate—45 strikeouts over 145 plate appearances. Purviance cited these strong historical matchups as an additional reason to confidently back the Phillies at current underdog pricing, anticipating Wheeler to continue effectively suppressing Atlanta's production.

Kyle Purviance strongly recommended betting on the Phillies, finding clear value in backing Zack Wheeler as an underdog against a Braves team he believes is overpriced. Purviance emphasized the Phillies' superior current form—leading their division at 7-2 and coming off impressive victories against the previously unbeaten Dodgers—with Wheeler, whom he regards as a consensus top-five pitcher in baseball. In contrast, he pointed out the Braves' abysmal start, highlighting their run differential as worse than or similar to teams like the Rockies and Nationals. Despite Chris Sale's strength, Purviance argued this scenario represents a 'principle play,' believing a top-tier Phillies squad should not be underdogs against the notably underperforming Braves.

Cash Out Sports Picks recommended betting on the Phillies money line due to Atlanta's continued offensive struggles. The Braves currently rank an abysmal 28th in the league in clutch hitting scenarios, specifically posting a weak .471 OPS with runners in scoring position compared to the Phillies' elite .904 mark (third-best in MLB). The Braves have significantly struggled to generate consistent offense all season, despite ace pitcher Chris Sale starting this game. Philly counters with their own strong pitcher (Zack Wheeler), who historically has lacked run support but is now backed by an offense that's performing significantly better against left-handed pitching. Given Atlanta's poor offensive form, even an ace-level pitcher isn't enough to warrant betting confidence. Phillies money line stands out as clear betting value.

Cash Out Sports Picks recommended betting on the Phillies to cover versus the Atlanta Braves. A stark contrast in clutch hitting highlights their reasoning—Phillies lead the league with excellent performance in scoring-position situations (.904 OPS), whereas the Braves remarkably rank 28th (.471 OPS). After a tough start (1-8 record), Atlanta's recent struggles to generate offense suggest unlikely quick turnaround. Meanwhile, Philadelphia enters confidently after beating LA, reinforcing a positive betting scenario backing the Phillies.

Just A Bet Outside recommended placing a bet on the Philadelphia Phillies' moneyline at +100 against the Braves. Noting Zack Wheeler's strong historical performances against the Braves lineup, the tout pointed out their key hitters' combined struggles (Albies, Ozuna, Olson, Arcia are only 26 for 148 against Wheeler). This absence of success coincides with a Braves team that is currently struggling at 1-8 without Ronald Acuna Jr. and with Jurickson Profar suspended. Though Chris Sale, who the analyst mistakenly attributed to the Braves, has allowed three earned runs in each of his first two games against strong opponents (Dodgers, Padres), Philadelphia's offense has been top-10 and can manage runs against him. Considering both teams' bullpen rest, the analyst expressed significant surprise that Wheeler and a strong Phillies team are underdogs, highlighting clear betting value.

Just A Bet Outside emphasized Zack Wheeler's overwhelming historical success against multiple Atlanta Braves hitters today, highlighting Marcell Ozuna's 21 strikeouts, Ozzie Albies' 9 strikeouts in 47 at-bats, and Matt Olson's 8 Ks in 26 at-bats. Wheeler has been dominant recently, and given the Braves hitters' historical difficulties, they projected Wheeler to have a strong pitching performance.

Just A Bet Outside advised caution regarding Nick Castellanos, due to his pronounced inability to handle Chris Sale historically, accumulating 19 strikeouts. Despite Sale's inconsistent form this season, Castellanos' historical issues render him a risky DFS and prop bet consideration today.

B Wade strongly supports Zack Wheeler surpassing 7.5 strikeouts against an Atlanta team ranked sixth in MLB strikeout rates. Wheeler has exceeded this number consistently, already posting ten strikeouts against Colorado and eight against Washington this season. Looking back, he closed the previous season averaging over nine strikeouts per start in his final three games, twice facing the Mets and once facing Washington. Wheeler also averages approximately 9.5 strikeouts per start versus Atlanta historically. Given both Wheeler's recent form, previous track record against Atlanta, and their high strikeout tendency, Wade confidently endorses Wheeler to deliver another high-strikeout outing.

B Wade strongly recommends betting Edmundo Sosa to accumulate over 0.5 hits, runs, or RBIs against Atlanta and starter Chris Sale. Sosa is currently exhibiting some of the Phillies' best batting statistics this season. Despite limited playing opportunities, he's maximized chances, with a solid 62% hit rate on this line last year. Although Sale had a stellar previous season (18–3, 2.38 ERA), his ERA slightly inflates above three against Philadelphia specifically. Against left-handed pitching, Sosa is hitting .284 career-wise and is notably off to a blazing start this season. Wade thinks the number (0.5 HRR) is too low given Sosa's form, making this a confident play.