Phillies vs. Braves NL Wild Card Game 2 odds, picks: MLB best bets, predictions Wednesday

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Phillies vs. Braves NL Wild Card Game 2 odds, picks: MLB best bets, predictions Wednesday. (2026, September 30). New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/09/30/betting/phillies-vs-braves-nl-wild-card-game-2-odds-picks-mlb-best-bets-predictions-wednesday/

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The article provides betting advice for the second National League Wild Card game between the Philadelphia Phillies and Atlanta Braves, suggesting a bet on the Braves at odds of -102 due to pitcher matchups favoring Atlanta's Tyler Mahle over Philadelphia's Cristopher Sánchez. It also mentions previous successful bets and handicapping insights from an author known as "Stitches," who has been providing betting tips for the New York Post since 2019.

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The Philadelphia Phillies and Atlanta Braves played two closely contested games in their National League Wild Card Series, with the Phillies forcing a decisive Game 3 after winning 4-3 on Wednesday in extra innings. In this game, Alec Bohm's home run in the tenth inning secured victory for the Phillies, who had earlier rallied from a 3-1 deficit with back-to-back homers by Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper. With momentum on their side, Philadelphia opted to start Aaron Nola, known for his durability and postseason experience, against an inexperienced Braves reliever Ray Kerr. Despite being the home team, odds makers are closely split on which team will win Game 3, reflecting the tight competition between these two rivals. Bettors can take advantage of promotions such as BetMGM's offer to receive up to $1,500 back in bonus bets if their initial wager does not succeed, valid for users in several US states including Arizona and Illinois. This deal aims to attract new gamblers while rewarding those supporting the Phillies' efforts to advance further in the playoffs.

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Your series wagers lacked one important item. asserted

wagers → lack → item

What are you locked in at?” — Peter, New Jersey Thanks, Pete. asserted

you → lock → ?

Down 3-2, the Bravos came back and won 5-3 courtesy of an Austin Riley three-run homer. asserted

Bravos → come → homer

The pitching matchup seems to lean the Phillies’ way in Game 2. asserted

matchup → seem → Game

But Cristopher Sánchez had a rough September, allowing 18 runs in 31 ²/₃ innings. asserted

Sánchez → have → innings

Atlanta’s Tyler Mahle has given up 14 runs in 55 innings since being acquired from the Giants. Place $50 on Mahle and the Braves (-102, BetMGM). Dead Sox! Cam Schlittler tossed a two-hitter for 6 1/3 innings, Ben Rice hit a pair of homers including a grand slam, and the Yankees starched the Red Sox 9-0. Learn all you need to know about MLB Betting - Read about the Best Baseball Betting Sites - Learn all about How to Bet on Baseball Loss takes us back to -204 luistiantes. Why Trust New York Post Betting asserted

Loss → give → Betting

The one and only Stitches has been handicapping baseball, daily, for the Post since 2019. asserted

Stitches → handicap → 2019

Miraculously, he has finished in the black twice. asserted

he → finish → black

He showed his versatility by winning the Post’s NFL Best Bet crown last year. asserted

He → show → crown

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