Braves hold narrow betting edge over Phillies in NL wild-card series
DraftKings listed Atlanta at -125 and Philadelphia at +105 on 28 September, as the Braves entered the series having won the regular-season matchup 9–4.
Atlanta was a slight betting favourite over Philadelphia in their 2026 National League wild-card series, according to odds reported by Fox Sports. DraftKings listed the Braves at -125 and the Phillies at +105 on 28 September.
The prices reflected a close market assessment, not a guarantee of the series result. Fox Sports’ report also included other series and game betting markets.
Atlanta won nine of the teams’ 13 regular-season meetings, outscoring Philadelphia 66–43. The clubs split four games in Philadelphia in early September before Atlanta took two of three in their final meetings.
Fox Sports said Chris Sale was scheduled to start Game 1 for Atlanta against Jesús Luzardo. The report said Philadelphia had lost six of its last 10 games, while the Braves went 5–5 over that span.
Philadelphia has won all three postseason series between the rivals, including National League Division Series victories in 2022 and 2023, Fox Sports reported. The odds snapshot was published on 28 September and may have changed.
