Braves vs Diamondbacks Score: Can Atlanta Extend Winning Streak?

The Atlanta Braves (49-39) look to extend their winning streak to three games when they travel to Chase Field to face the Arizona Diamondbacks (45-45) tonight. The Braves currently sit in second place in the NL East, while the Diamondbacks hold the third spot in the NL West. Both teams are hot coming into this matchup, with each riding a two-game winning streak.

Chris Sale gets the starting nod for Atlanta, while Yilber Diaz will be on the mound for Arizona. The game is expected to be a pitchers’ duel, with the over/under line set at 8 runs. The Braves are favored on the money line (-192), with the Diamondbacks listed as underdogs (+161). Clear skies and scorching temperatures in the mid-90s are forecasted for Monday’s game. Our analysis of the Braves vs Diamondbacks score prediction will consider these factors and give you the best MLB betting lines to help you stay on top of tonight’s NL showdown.

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Atlanta Braves

In MLB team stats issues, Atlanta is 49-39 overall, putting them eight games behind the Phillies for the NL East lead. The Braves are on a two-game winning streak, closing out their series vs the Phillies with a win and taking the first game of this series vs the Diamondbacks. In the NL East, the Braves are 14-12 this season.

At home, the Braves have gone 29-17 this season and are just above .500 at 20-22 on the road. As the favorite, the Braves are 46-33 this year and 3-6 as the underdog. So far, they have gone 17-16 as the road favorite, and their overall series record is 17-11-2.

Heading into their last game vs the Phillies, the Braves closed out the series with a 6-0 win. Leading up to the game, they were the heavy favorite at -161. It was a five-run 2nd inning that really turned things in their favor, and the Phillies could only score two runs, both of which came in the 6th.

Reynaldo Lopez put together a good start for the Braves, going six innings and not giving up a run. He also issued just three walks and struck out six Phillies batters. Adam Duvall was hot at the plate, going 3/4 with a homer and a run scored. The Braves’s other big offensive performance came from Eli White, who was only making his second start of the season. He went 2/4 with a homer and scored two runs.

The Braves are on the road in Arizona tonight, where the over/under line is set at 8 runs. The combined run average for Atlanta’s games this season is 7.9, and their over/under record is 30-54. When the line is set at 8 runs, the Braves are 4-6-1, and 65.9% of their games this season have had higher over/under lines than 8 runs. Atlanta has hit the under in their last two games.

Braves on the Road: Can They Cover the Run Line Against Arizona?

When the Braves are on the road, they are 42-46 against the run line, and their average run margin is +0.7 runs per game. They are 21-21 against the run line on the road this season, but they have failed to cover the run line in their last two road games. As the favorite, they are 37-42 against the run line, but as the underdog, they are 5-4.

Chris Sale gets the start for the Braves today as he faces the Diamondbacks on the road. He has made 16 starts this year and has a record of 11-3 with a 2.71 ERA. Sale most recently faced the Giants, where he picked up the win, going six innings and giving up just one earned run. Looking back over his last four starts, he has given up a total of five homers. Opponents are batting .193 off Sale this year, and his ERA at home is 3.4 compared to 2.65 on the road.

The Atlanta Braves have been an average offensive team this season, ranking 16th in runs per game both on the road and at home. Their batting average of .243 is 11th in the league, and their total of 100 home runs is 11th. They have struggled in terms of plate discipline, ranking 20th in walks and 8th in BABIP. Marcell Ozuna has been their best hitter this season, leading the team in batting average, on-base percentage, home runs, and RBIs. Matt Olson has also been a key contributor. In terms of recent performances, Ozzie Albies has been hot at the plate, hitting .391 over his last 6 games. Ronald Acuña Jr. and Michael Harris II are currently on hitting streaks.

Arizona Diamondbacks

Arizona’s MLB standing is at an even 45-45 overall as they get set to host the Braves today. The Diamondbacks are 3rd in the NL West and trail the Dodgers by 9.5 games. Heading into today’s game, they are 19-14 in divisional matchups. Arizona has won two straight games, and they closed out their series vs the Padres with a win.

As the underdog, the Diamondbacks have won four straight games, and they are 23-27 as the underdog overall. At home, they are 22-21 and 23-24 on the road. Arizona’s series record is 13-13-3 this year, and they have won three straight series overall.

The Diamondbacks’s offense was hot right out of the gates in their most recent game vs the Padres, closing out their series with a 9-1 win. After allowing one run to the Padres in the bottom of the first, the Diamondbacks responded with a run of their own and added another five runs in the 2nd inning. Arizona went on to score a total of nine runs on 12 hits and issued just one walk.

Ryne Nelson put together a good start for the Diamondbacks, going 6 2/3 innings and giving up just one earned run, and picking up the win. Arizona’s offense was carried by Eugenio Suarez, who went 3/4 with a homer and five RBIs.

Diamondbacks Offense vs. Braves Pitching: A High-Scoring Affair?

The Diamondbacks have been involved in high-scoring games this season, with a combined run average of 9.8 runs per game. Their over/under record is 47-41, and when the line is set at 8 runs, they have gone over in 7 of 10 games. Overall, 73.3% of their games have had higher over/under lines than 8 runs, and they are currently on a six-game over streak.

When the Diamondbacks win, they win big, with an average run margin of 4.4 runs per game. But when they lose, they lose big, with an average run margin of -4.2 runs per game. Their overall run line record is .500, but they have been a better bet on the road, where they are 26-21 vs the run line. They are also on a run line win streak as the underdog, covering in five straight games.

For today’s game against the Braves, the Diamondbacks will rely on Yilber Diaz to set the tone. It’s his debut for the season and he’s looking to put together a strong start in his debut.

The Arizona Diamondbacks have been a solid offensive team this season, ranking 6th in runs per game at 4.9. They have been especially good on the road, averaging 5.0 runs per game away from home. Their batting average of .255 is 5th in the league, and their OBP of .325 is 4th. Christian Walker has been on a tear, hitting .390 with 5 home runs and 14 RBI over his last 10 games.

Betting Picks

OU Over 8 -113
ML: Diamondbacks +161
ATS: Diamondbacks +1.5

Braves vs Diamondbacks Odds

ML: ATL -192 | ARI +161
RUN LINE: ATL -1.5 | ARI +1.5
TOTAL: 8

Braves vs Diamondbacks Game Information

Atlanta Braves vs Arizona Diamondbacks
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