Braves Expected to Clinch Wild Card Series Against Phillies, According to Betting Analyst
A New York Post betting analyst predicts Tyler Mahle and the Braves will secure a victory in Game 2 of the NL Wild Card Series.
The Atlanta Braves are predicted to defeat the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 2 of their National League Wild Card Series, according to a betting analyst from the New York Post. The analyst, known as 'Stitches,' forecasts that pitcher Tyler Mahle will lead the Braves to a series-clinching win on Wednesday.
In Game 1 of the series, the Braves staged a comeback, trailing 3-2 before winning 5-3. The victory was sealed by a three-run home run from Austin Riley.
For Game 2, the pitching matchup appears to favor the Phillies, but the Braves' Tyler Mahle is seen as a strong contender. Mahle has allowed 14 runs in 55 innings pitched since being acquired from the San Francisco Giants. His opponent, Cristopher Sánchez of the Phillies, has struggled recently, giving up 18 runs in 31 and two-thirds innings during September.
The analyst recommends placing a $50 bet on Mahle and the Braves at -102 odds through BetMGM.
In other MLB betting news, the analyst previously wagered on the Braves (-130) and Padres (-130) as favorites, and the Red Sox (+135) and White Sox (+115) as live underdogs. A separate game saw the Yankees defeat the Red Sox 9-0, with Ben Rice hitting two home runs, including a grand slam, and Cam Schlittler pitching a two-hitter for 6 1/3 innings.
The analyst, who has covered baseball for the Post since 2019, noted a personal betting loss of -204, but also highlighted winning the Post's NFL Best Bet crown in the previous year.