The Atlanta Braves and Arizona Diamondbacks meet Saturday in MLB action at Chase Field. Here’s a Diamondbacks vs Braves Prediction. This article will include a Diamondbacks vs Braves Pick.
Atlanta Braves Betting Preview
The Atlanta Braves are 11-14 on the year and play the Rockies, Dodgers, and Reds next. The Atlanta Braves are batting .238 on the season, have a .315 OBP, and a .396 slugging percentage. The Atlanta Braves pitching staff has a 4.29 ERA and a 1.34 WHIP. Austin Riley leads the Atlanta Braves with 31 hits and 18 RBI, while Michael Harris II and Ozzie Albies have combined for 46 hits and 23 RBI.
Grant Holmes gets the ball for the Atlanta Braves, and he is 2-1 with a 3.22 ERA and 22 strikeouts this season. Holmes is 0-0 with a 0.00 ERA and 1 strikeout in his career against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Arizona Diamondbacks Betting Preview
The Arizona Diamondbacks are 14-12 on the year and play the Mets, Phillies, and Dodgers next. The Arizona Diamondbacks are batting .245 on the season, have a .336 OBP, and a .434 slugging percentage. The Arizona Diamondbacks pitching staff has a 4.35 ERA and a 1.24 WHIP. Corbin Carroll leads the Arizona Diamondbacks with 35 hits and 23 RBI, while Josh Naylor and Geraldo Perdomo have combined for 55 hits and 36 RBI.
Merrill Kelly gets the ball for the Arizona Diamondbacks, and he is 3-1 with a 4.73 ERA and 21 strikeouts this season. Kelly is 1-2 with a 3.67 ERA and 28 strikeouts in his career against the Atlanta Braves.
Why the Arizona Diamondbacks will win
- The Braves have lost each of their last nine games as underdogs against National League opponents.
- The Diamondbacks have won seven of their last eight night games against NL East opponents that held a losing record.
- The Braves have failed to cover the run line in nine of their last 10 night games following a win.
- The Diamondbacks have covered the run line in five of their last six night games against NL East opponents that held a losing record.
- The Diamondbacks have led after 5 innings in six of their last seven games as favorites.
- The Diamondbacks have led after 3 innings in each of their last three games as favorites against NL East opponents.
Why the Atlanta Braves will win
- The Braves have won four of their last five games as underdogs against the Diamondbacks.
- The Diamondbacks have lost each of their last three games as favorites after playing the previous day.
- The Diamondbacks have failed to cover the run line in seven of their last eight home games against NL East opponents that held a losing record.
- The Braves have covered the run line in six of their last seven games at Chase Field against teams that held a winning record.
- The Diamondbacks have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last six home games against National League opponents.
- The Braves have won the first inning in three of their last four night games against opponents that held a winning record.
- The Diamondbacks have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last four games against National League opponents.
Arizona Diamondbacks Player Prop Facts
- Josh Naylor has hit a home run in each of the Diamondbacks’ last three games as favorites against NL East opponents.
- Merrill Kelly has recorded a win in four of his last five home appearances against opponents that held a losing record.
- Corbin Carroll has recorded at least one RBI in each of the Diamondbacks’ last four games as favorites against NL opponents.
- Geraldo Perdomo has recorded a Single in eight of the Diamondbacks’ last nine home games against NL opponents.
- Merrill Kelly has recorded five or more strikeouts in 14 of his last 15 appearances with the Diamondbacks as home favorites against NL opponents.
- Corbin Carroll has scored at least one run in 10 of the Diamondbacks’ last 11 night games against NL East opponents that held a losing record.
- Lourdes Gurriel Jr. has recorded at least one hit in each of the Diamondbacks’ last 11 night games against NL East opponents that held a losing record.
- Ketel Marte has recorded a Double in four of his last five appearances in night games against teams that held a losing record.
- Corbin Carroll ranks T1st in the league in Home Runs (9) this season.
Atlanta Braves Player Prop Facts
- Sean Murphy has hit at least one home run in three of his last four appearances with the Braves as road underdogs.
- Alex Verdugo has recorded at least one Double in three of his last four appearances with his team as an underdog against the Diamondbacks.
- Austin Riley has recorded at least one RBI in each of the Braves’ last seven night games against opponents that held a winning record.
- Austin Riley has recorded at least one Single in each of the Braves’ last six games.
- Ronald Acuna Jr. has scored at least one run in 12 of his last 13 appearances in night games against NL West teams that held a winning record.
- Ronald Acuna Jr. has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 14 appearances in night games against NL West teams that held a winning record.
- Marcell Ozuna ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for On Base Percentage (.484) this season.
Diamondbacks vs Braves Prediction
I’m not sure why the Braves are slight underdogs, but I’m not asking any questions. The Braves have gotten their act together lately, which includes wins in six of their last seven games and an offense that’s caught fire. The Diamondbacks have lost five of their last seven games, and their pitching is getting rocked. Kelly has allowed 17 hits and 13 earned runs in his last 21.1 innings. Holmes has allowed nine hits and four runs in his last 17.1 innings. We’re getting the hotter team with the pitcher in better form at even money. I’ll gladly side with the Braves.