Phillies vs. Braves: Game 2 prediction, odds, injuries, and picks

The Philadelphia Phillies face the Atlanta Braves on Saturday, the second of three games at Truist Park this weekend. The visitors are currently leading the NL East with a 48-34 record, while the hosts are in third place with a 37-44 record.

Let's take a look at the odds and how the action might play out in Saturday's fixture.

Phillies vs Braves prediction

Taking the mound for the Phils is lefty Jesus Luzardo, who has been quite solid this year, with a 7-3 record, along with a 4.08 ERA and 104 total strikeouts.

Jesus Luzardo in action against the Chicago Cubs - Source: Getty

The visitors come into this game after winning the series opener on Friday. Trea Turner, Kyle Schwarber, Nick Castellanos and Otto Kemp all went deep with their bat.

For the Braves, righty Spencer Schwellenbach takes the mound. On paper, Schwellenbach has fared slightly better than his counterpart, boasting a 6-4 record, along with a 3.21 ERA and 96 total strikeouts.

At the plate, Ronald Acuna Jr., Austin Riley, Matt Olson and Marcell Ozuna have enjoyed success for the Braves in 2025.

Philadelphia will secure another win and clinch the series in the process.

Prediction: Philadelphia Phillies 4, Atlanta Braves 3

Odds

Money Line: Philadelphia Phillies +127, Atlanta Braves -149

Run Line: Philadelphia -1.5 (+200), Atlanta +1.5 (-278)

Total Runs: Over 8.5 (+109), Under 8.5 (-145)

Injury report

Philadelphia injuries

Bryce Harper: 10-day IL (Wrist)
Aaron Nola: 60-day IL (Ankle)

Atlanta injuries

Chris Sale: 15-day IL (Rib)
Daysbel Hernández: 15-day IL (Arm)
Joe Jimenez: 60-day IL (Knee)
AJ Smith-Shawver: 60-day IL (Calf/elbow)
Reynaldo López: 60-day IL (Shoulder)

Expert's picks

With both starters in good touch coming into this one, this is a game that has all the makings of a fascinating pitcher's duel, and runs should be at a premium. That said, Philadelphia's hitters, who have proven much more consistent than their counterparts over the course of the season, should help their team to victory.

With the race for top spot in the NL East extremely tight, every win is of enormous importance, and there should be no complacency in the visitors' camp.

Money Line: Philadelphia Phillies +127

Run Line: Atlanta +1.5 (-278)

Total Runs: Under 8.5 (-145)

About the author

Raghav Mehta is a baseball journalist at Sportskeeda awaiting results for a Bachelor's in Journalism from Delhi University. He enjoys highlighting the key battles between players at different stages of the game and analyzing the decisive moments upon which they hinge.

One of Raghav's favorite moments, which underscores this, was the Shohei Ohtani vs. Mike Trout clash in the 2023 WBC, where two of baseball's best players faced off against each other in the 9th inning. With the score 3-2 to Japan, Shohei eventually got the strikeout, which was absolute cinema.

Raghav is a Baltimore Orioles fan and is enjoying watching such an exciting young team compete at the top in a very competitive division.

Raghav has loved watching sports for as long as he can remember and realized he was pretty decent at writing his thoughts down at around the age of 14. Combining the two meant he had something he would enjoy doing every day, and he had identified that well before going to college.

Aside from work, Raghav enjoys playing sports, working out and watching movies.

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Phillies vs. Braves: Game 2 prediction, odds, injuries, and picks - June 28, 2025