Phillies vs Braves Picks & Odds (Sep. 18)

Falter is 5-3 with a 3.80 ERA in 16 appearances and 12 starts for the Phillies. He's struck out 59 hitters and walked a mere 13 in 68.2 innings. Falter has tossed at least six innings in five of his last six starts.

Strider is the clear frontrunner in NL Rookie of the Year odds. He's been the ace of this Braves pitching staff in 2022, compiling a 10-5 record and 2.72 ERA. Strider has punched out 192 in only 125.2 innings while walking 41.

The Philadelphia Phillies are 14th in the Majors with a 3.89 ERA. Zack Wheeler is on the shelf, but he's expected to be back soon. The team is in a Wild Card spot, and the last month is very important as the Brewers and San Diego are putting pressure on them.

Phillies play the Braves on September 18th. The Braves are chasing the Mets in the NL East. They play a three-game set with the New York Mets at the beginning of October. After the Phils, Atlanta plays the lowly Nationals.

Strider has an outstanding ERA against the Phillies. Take the Braves to cover the runline on Sunday.