A spot in the National League Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers will be on the line when the Philadelphia Phillies take on the Atlanta Braves in Game 3 of their Wild Card Series on Thursday. Philadelphia forced a deciding third game with a 4-3 10-inning win on Wednesday. The Phillies (88-74), who placed second in the NL East, are 46-37 on the road this season, including the 2026 MLB playoffs.
The Braves (94-68), who won the division, are 53-30 on their home field in 2026. The Phillies are expected to send right-hander Aaron Nola (7-12, 4.67 ERA) to the mound, although right-hander Zack Wheeler (14-5, 3.00 ERA) is also under consideration. The Braves are expected to pitch right-hander Grant Holmes (10-6, 3.44 ERA), potentially following an opener.
Claim the latest Polymarket promo code CBSSPORTS to get a $25 bonus after $10 deposit: First pitch from Truist Park in Atlanta is set for 8 p.m. Philadelphia is a -115 favorite on the money line (risk $115 to win $100) in the latest Phillies vs. Braves odds, while the over/under is 7.5.
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