The Arizona Diamondbacks and the Atlanta Braves meet Saturday in MLB action from Truist Park. Here’s a Diamondbacks vs Braves prediction. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for the game. We will examine:
- The Arizona Diamondbacks recent form and player performance
- The Atlanta Braves recent form and player performance
- Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Arizona Diamondbacks
- Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Atlanta Braves
- Recent betting trends in games played between the Diamondbacks and Braves
- A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for the Diamondbacks vs Braves game
Arizona Diamondbacks Betting Preview
The Diamondbacks managed a 7-0 shutout win over the New York Yankees this week, but otherwise lost 5-2 and 6-5 in the other two games. On Friday versus Atlanta, Arizona had a 5-2 lead going into the bottom of the eighth but eventually fell 6-5 in 10 innings. Eugenio Suarez led the offense with two hits, two RBI and a run. Lourdes Gurriel added two hits, one RBI and one run.
In the starting pitcher role for the Diamondbacks on Saturday it’ll be Brandon Pfaadt. In his first start of the year against Colorado, Pfaadt put up 5.0 innings with one earned in a victory. Pfaadt is 4-9 in his career with a 5.52 ERA in 20 games (19 starts).
Atlanta Braves Betting Preview
Over on the Braves’ side, they split a pair with the Chicago White Sox this week. Atlanta won 9-0 Monday and fell 3-2 Tuesday. In the Friday matchup the Braves capped their comeback with four runs over the final three frames. Matt Olson finished with two runs, two hits, two RBI and a homer, while starter Spencer Strider struggled with five earned in 4.0 innings.
Atlanta will send out Max Fried for the starting pitcher role on Saturday. Fried had a rough start against the Phillies to kick off the year, lasting just 0.2 frames with three earned runs. In his career Fried is 62-26 with a 3.06 ERA in 140 games (126 starts).
Atlanta Braves Team Facts
- The Braves have won each of their last 10 night games against NL West opponents.
- The Braves have failed to cover the run line in each of their last five night games against National League opponents.
- The Braves have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last five night games against National League opponents.
- The Braves have trailed after 7 innings in each of their last six night games.
- The Braves have lost the first inning in four of their last five games as home favorites against National League opponents.
Arizona Diamondbacks Team Facts
- The Diamondbacks have won each of their last six Saturday games as road underdogs against National League opponents.
- The Diamondbacks have covered the run line in seven of their last eight games against National League opponents following a loss.
- The Diamondbacks have led after 5 innings in each of their last five games as road underdogs.
- The Diamondbacks have led after 7 innings in each of their last five games as road underdogs.
- The Diamondbacks have won the first inning in each of their last six games against National League opponents.
Diamondbacks vs Braves Prediction
I’ll probably take a stab on the Diamondbacks here. Pfaadt is coming off a pretty solid outing versus Colorado, going 5.0 innings with one earned, five hits, no walks and six Ks in a win. As for Fried, he certainly needs a good bounce-back effort here, and I think he’ll get it.
On Friday Arizona had the Braves on the ropes late in the game but couldn’t hold on. Miguel Castro and Kevin Ginkel each gave up an earned run on a combined four hits in 1.2 innings. Otherwise the pitching effort was pretty solid, but the loss still stings. Arizona is going to need a better all-around effort in the Saturday matchup, but they might be worth a shot as a value play.