Philadelphia Phillies defeat Atlanta Braves 8-5: Recap & Betting Results
Sat, Apr 25, 2026 · MLB · Philadelphia Phillies 8, Atlanta Braves 5
The Philadelphia Phillies beat the Atlanta Braves 8-5 on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Truist Park. The Philadelphia Phillies covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 8.5, with 13 runs combined.
Philadelphia Phillies vs. Atlanta Braves final score and game recap
The Philadelphia Phillies won by 3 runs.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Zack Wheeler (Philadelphia Phillies): 5.0 innings, 2 earned runs, 6 strikeouts.
- Bryce Harper (Philadelphia Phillies): 2-for-3, 4 RBIs, 2 runs.
- Bryce Elder (Atlanta Braves): 7.0 innings, 3 earned runs, 2 strikeouts.
- Ozzie Albies (Atlanta Braves): 3-for-5, 1 RBI, 1 run.
Who covered the spread in Philadelphia Phillies vs. Atlanta Braves?
The Philadelphia Phillies covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs and won outright, by 3 runs.
The run line opened at Philadelphia Phillies -1.5 and closed at Atlanta Braves -1.5.
Did Philadelphia Phillies vs. Atlanta Braves go over or under the total?
The game went over: 13 runs combined against a closing total of 8.5, over by 4.5.
The total opened and closed at 8.5.
Philadelphia Phillies vs. Atlanta Braves odds: sportsbook value and line movement
The run line moved toward the Atlanta Braves between the open and the close, and the Philadelphia Phillies covered.
Philadelphia Phillies and Atlanta Braves betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Philadelphia Phillies 9-18 in the 2026 regular season (5-10 at home, 4-8 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 6 of 25 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 13 times and under 11 times, with 1 push.
This result left the Atlanta Braves 19-9 in the 2026 regular season (9-5 at home, 10-4 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 16 of 26 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 13 times and under 11 times, with 2 pushes.
What's next for Philadelphia Phillies and Atlanta Braves?
Next for the Philadelphia Phillies: at the Atlanta Braves on Sunday, April 26, 2026. Next for the Atlanta Braves: the Philadelphia Phillies at home on Sunday, April 26, 2026.