Phillies vs. Braves Game 3 prediction: MLB playoffs best bets, picks for NL Wild Card

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Phillies vs. Braves Game 3 prediction: MLB playoffs best bets, picks for NL Wild Card. (2026, October 1). New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/01/betting/phillies-vs-braves-game-3-prediction-mlb-playoffs-best-bets-picks-for-nl-wild-card/

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The article predicts that the Atlanta Braves will win Game 3 of their NL Wild Card playoff series against the Philadelphia Phillies at a betting line of -110, suggesting a bet on the Braves through Fanatics Sportsbook. It reviews how the Phillies managed to tie and eventually win Game 2 after trailing by three runs late into the game, thanks to home runs from Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber. The piece is presented as sports betting advice and includes commentary critical of specific players like Dylan Lee.

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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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Are the Braves going to rebound, phlatten Philly and move on? asserted

Braves → go → Philly

Or are the never-say-die Phillies going to ride the momentum and phinish the job? asserted

Phillies → say → job

Rumors suggest that Aaron Nola will start the decisive Game 3 for Philadelphia. asserted

Nola → suggest → Philadelphia

No matter who starts for either team, we believe the Braves will survive and advance Play $50 on Atlanta (-110, Fanatics Sportsbook). asserted

Braves → start → Atlanta

The Phillies were as done as Odell Beckham Jr. The Braves took a 3-1 lead into the eighth inning. asserted

Braves → do → inning

With their season on life support, Philly defied death. asserted

Philly → defy → death

Tyler Mahle was mahvelous, allowing one run over seven strong. asserted

Mahle → allow → seven

In came Dylan Lee who offered up a couple of soft balls and the law firm of Schwarber and Harper made him pay, launching back-to-back homers to tie the game. asserted

him → come → game

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you → learn → Sites

- Learn all about How to Bet on Baseball Then Alec Bohm’s bomb in the 10th inning won it for Philly. asserted

bomb → learn → Philly

I am ordering a case of golf balls with Dylan Lee’s mug on them so I can drive, smack and slice him. asserted

I → order → him

Loss takes us to -254 ricocartys. asserted

Loss → take → ricocartys

Why Trust New York Post Betting The one and only Stitches has been handicapping baseball, daily, for the Post since 2019. asserted

Stitches → trust → 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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