Atlanta Braves vs Arizona Diamondbacks Odds, Predictions and Forecast

THE Atlanta Braves (49-39) and Arizona Diamondbacks (45-45) begins a 4-game series on Monday. First pitch from Chase Field is scheduled for 9:40 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze the lines from FanDuel Sportsbook around the Braves vs Diamondbacks odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season Series: Braves lead 3-0

The Braves won both games this weekend against the Philadelphia Phillies, outscoring them 11-1 in those two wins after dropping the series opener 8-6 on Friday. The Unders took both wins, while going 9-1-1 in their last 11 outings.

Atlanta is just 5-8 in 13 games against NL West opponents this season, including 0-3 on the road. However, the Braves are 3-0 in three meetings with the Diamondbacks, outscoring Arizona 20-15 and 5-7 in April, with a 2-1 record in the Over.

The Diamondbacks won 2 of 3 games as underdogs against the Padres in San Diego. Arizona outscored San Diego 24-16 in a wild 3-game series, reaching the Over in each game. In fact, Arizona has topped the cash total in 6 straight games and in 10 of the previous 12 outings.

Braves’ projected starters vs. Diamondbacks

Left to left Chris Sale against RHP Yilber Diaz

Sale (11-3, 2.71 ERA) is making his 17th start. He has a 0.91 WHIP, 1.7 BB/9 and 11.5 K/9 in 99 2/3 innings.

• Last Start: Won, 6 innings, 1 earned run, 3 hits, 2 walks, 9 strikeouts in a 3-1 home win over the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday
• 2024 Away Divisions: 3-3, 2.70 ERA (43 1/3 IP, 13 ER), 0.97 WHIP, .200 opponents batting average (OBA), 11 BB, 60 K in 7 starts
• 2024 vs. Diamondbacks: Win, 5 1/3 innings, 2 earned runs, 4 hits, 0 walks, 6 strikeouts in a 5-2 home win on April 7
• Career vs. Diamondbacks: 2-0, 2.53 ERA (10 2/3 IP, 3 ER), 0.94 WHIP, 8.4 K/9 in 2 starts and 1 relief appearance

Diaz (1-3, 3.27 ERA at Triple-A Reno) will make his MLB debut. He made 4 starts for Reno where he posted a 1.23 WHIP, 3.7 BB/9 and 11.5 K/9 in 22 innings. He began the season with Double-A Amarillo (11 starts, 3-5, 4.33 ERA)

• Last Start: Win, 6 innings, 0 earned runs, 0 hits, 2 walks, 13 strikeouts in a 7-0 road win over the Sacramento River Cats (Giants’ Triple-A affiliate) on July 1
• 2024 Away Divisions (2 teams): 2-3, 2.45 ERA (25 2/3 IP, 7 ER), 1.17 WHIP, .159 OBA, 1 HR, 16 BB, 38 K in 5 starts

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Braves vs Diamondbacks Odds

Powered by FanDuel Sportsbook; go to USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds for a full list. Odds last updated at 4:19 a.m. ET.

• Moneyline (ML): Braves -194 (bet $194 to win $100) | Diamondbacks +162 (bet $100 to win $162)
• Running Line (RL)/Against the Spread (ATS): Braves -1.5 (-114) | Diamondbacks +1.5 (-104)
• More/Less (O/U): 8.5 (O: +104 | U: -128)

Braves vs Diamondbacks picks and predictions

Prediction

Braves 7, Diamondbacks 3

Money line

The Braves (-194) will cost you nearly 2x your potential return, which is a bit too much risk for far from enough reward.

The Diamondbacks (+162) hand the ball to Diaz, who is making his major league debut. It’s a very tough situation for a rookie, facing a top-tier Atlanta offense.

PASS.

Racing Line/Against the Spread

THE BRAVES -1.5 (-115) are a solid play behind Sale on the road, as the pitching balance is heavily tilted in favor of the visitors.

Atlanta has a veteran with 131 career wins in 279 starts and 359 major league appearances, while Arizona has a guy making his major league debut. Roll with experience.

More less

MORE THAN 8.5 (+104) It’s a good game, especially in plus-money.

The total is 11-2-1 in the Braves’ last 14 games, but the Over is 4-3 in Sale’s last 7 starts. The Over has also been profitable in 2 of the first 3 meetings this season between the two teams.

For the Diamondbacks, the Over is riding a 6-0 streak, while having a 10-2 record in their last 12 outings. With a rookie debuting against a top-tier team, this probably isn’t going to end well for the home team.

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