Picks for 4/17/26
MLB
6:40 PM EST
Rotation # 903
Braves -110 over Phillies (win)
Perez/Walker
The Phillies are coming off a demoralizing loss against the Cubs the other night. The same scenario unfolds just 48 hours later. Philadelphia is awful against left-handed pitching. Phillies starter Taijuan Walker has been inconsistent to start the season, and the bullpen has been shaky. Braves starter Martin Perez will not overpower with his strikeout ability, but Philly has yet to prove they can string together consistent offense against lefties. The Braves have the advantage at the plate as their slugging percentage against right-handers is one of the best in baseball. Atlanta seems to have the better pitching rotation at the moment, and their bullpen is better to date. At this price, why not continue to pick on a team that has struggled against left-handers the way the Phillies have? Take the Braves.
6:40 PM EST
Rotation # 903
Braves -110 over Phillies (win)
Perez/Walker
The Phillies are coming off a demoralizing loss against the Cubs the other night. The same scenario unfolds just 48 hours later. Philadelphia is awful against left-handed pitching. Phillies starter Taijuan Walker has been inconsistent to start the season, and the bullpen has been shaky. Braves starter Martin Perez will not overpower with his strikeout ability, but Philly has yet to prove they can string together consistent offense against lefties. The Braves have the advantage at the plate as their slugging percentage against right-handers is one of the best in baseball. Atlanta seems to have the better pitching rotation at the moment, and their bullpen is better to date. At this price, why not continue to pick on a team that has struggled against left-handers the way the Phillies have? Take the Braves.