In this article, we will formulate a Braves vs Diamondbacks Prediction for this MLB matchup on Saturday, April 4th in the third game of this series. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Arizona Diamondbacks Preview
The Arizona Diamondbacks have a 3-5 record this season and are sitting in the second place of the NL West. They have a 3-2 home record and are coming off a 0-2 home loss to the Braves. Their previous three games were a 2-17 home loss, a 1-0 and a 7-5 home win agaisnt the Tigers.
The Diamondbacks have a .209 batting average this season, .275 OBP and .373 Slugging percentage. Arizona’s pitching staff has a 4.83 ERA and 1.32 WHIP. Corbin Carroll is the team’s best hitter with a .269 batting average, also leading the team in RBI with 8 and adding a team-high two home runs.
Michael Soroka (R) is the projected starting pitcher for the Diamondbacks, and he has a 1-0 record, 0.00 ERA and 1.00 WHIP.
Atlanta Braves Preview
The Atlanta Braves have a 6-2 record this season and are sitting in the first place of the NL East. They have a 2-0 road record and are coming off a 2-0 road win over the Diamondbacks. Their previous three games were a 17-2 road win, a 5-1 home win and a 2-5 home loss to the Athletics.
The Braves have a .269 batting average this season, .342 OBP and .451 Slugging percentage. Atlanta’s pitching staff has a 1.75 ERA and 0.86 WHIP. Mauricio Dubon is the team’s best hitter with a .360 batting average. Drake Baldwin leads the team in RBI with 8, also adding a team-high three home runs.
Bryce Elder (R) is the projected starting pitcher for the Braves, and he has a 1-0 record, 0.00 ERA and 1.00 WHIP.
Atlanta Braves @ Arizona Diamondbacks Betting Trends: April 4, 2026
- Probable Starting Pitcher: Michael Soroka Record this season: 1-0 ERA: 0.00
- Home Record: 1-0
- Last 5 against Braves: 0-0
Why the Arizona Diamondbacks will win
- The Braves have lost each of their last seven day games against NL West opponents following a road win.
- The Diamondbacks have won each of their last six Saturday home games.
- The Braves have failed to cover the run line in each of their last seven day games against NL West opponents following a road win.
- The favorites have covered the run line in four of the Braves’ last five games.
- The Diamondbacks have led after 5 innings in seven of their last eight day games at Chase Field against NL East opponents.
- The Diamondbacks have led after 3 innings in nine of their last 12 home day games.
- Probable Starting Pitcher: Bryce Elder Record this season: 1-0 ERA: 0.00
- Road Record: 0-0
- Last 5 against Diamondbacks: 0-0
Why the Atlanta Braves will win
- The Braves have won each of their last 10 road games.
- The Diamondbacks have lost each of their last 10 games against National League opponents.
- The Braves have covered the run line in each of their last 15 road games.
- The Diamondbacks have failed to cover the run line in each of their last nine Saturday day games as favorites against National League opponents.
- The Braves have led after 3 innings in each of their last four games as underdogs.
- The Braves have led after 5 innings in each of their last four games as underdogs.
- The Diamondbacks have lost the first inning in each of their last five Saturday games as favorites against NL East opponents.
Total Runs Facts
- Seven of the Braves’ last eight games as underdogs against the Diamondbacks have gone OVER the total runs line.
- Each of the Diamondbacks’ last four day games against NL East opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in 10 of the Diamondbacks’ last 11 games as home favorites against National League opponents.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in seven of the Braves’ last eight road games against National League opponents.
Arizona Diamondbacks Player Prop Facts
- Corbin Carroll has hit a home run in each of the Diamondbacks’ last two day games against NL East opponents that held a winning record.
- Michael Soroka has recorded five or more strikeouts in each of his last four appearances in day games against NL East teams that held a winning record.
- Corbin Carroll has recorded at least one hit in each of the Diamondbacks’ last 14 games as favorites against NL opponents.
- Michael Soroka ranks T9th in the league for Wins (1) this season.
Atlanta Braves Player Prop Facts
- Matt Olson has hit a home run in five of the Braves’ last six road games against NL opponents.
- Ronald Acuna Jr. has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 14 road appearances against the Diamondbacks.
- Drake Baldwin ranks T3rd in the league in Home Runs (3) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Diamondbacks rank T2nd in the league for doubles this season (15).
- The Diamondbacks rank 28th in the league for runs allowed this season (46).
- The Braves rank T1st in the league for hits this season (72).
- The Braves rank T1st in the league for home runs this season (12).
Braves vs Diamondbacks Prediction
Both teams are tied 4-4 in their last 8 meetings and are 2-2 in their last four meetings in Texas.
In this Braves vs Diamondbacks Prediction, the Diamondbacks are coming as -115 home favorites. The Braves have won both games in this series and have held the Dbacks into just two total runs in both games combined. Both pitchers are coming off shutout starts in their opening games of the season, but it’s hard to pass on the Braves in an almost pickem price. They have the 4th-best offense in baseball and the second-best bullpen ERA and Elder was playing better on the road last season. Take the Braves on the moneyline to keep rolling in this one.