The Arizona Diamondbacks (52-42) and Atlanta Braves (61-31) will begin their second three-game series of the 2023 MLB season on Tuesday, July 18.
- Diamondbacks vs Braves Game Info
- Diamondbacks vs Braves Odds & Spread
- Diamondbacks vs Braves Betting Trends
- Diamondbacks vs Braves Prediction & Pick
- Diamondbacks vs Braves Best Bet
Diamondbacks vs Braves Game Info
- Date:'Tuesday, July 18, 2023
- Time:'7:20 p.m. ET
- Venue:'Truist Park — Atlanta, Georgia
- Coverage:' ;MLB.TV
The Diamondbacks head into tonight's matchup on a four-game losing streak after getting swept by the Toronto Blue Jays over the weekend. On the flip side, the Braves dropped to 1-3 in their last four games with Sunday's 8-1 loss to the Chicago White Sox. Needless to say, both teams need a win tonight.
Diamondbacks vs Braves Odds & Spread
- Moneyline:'ARI: (+154) | ATL: (-184)
- Spread:'ARI: +1.5 (-111) | ATL: +1.5 (-108)
- Total:'10.5 – – Over: (-102) | Under: (-120)
The Braves enter this contest as home favorites on the moneyline and spread per FanDuel Sportsbook's odds. This 7:20 p.m. ET clash also features an over/under of 10.5 runs with the Under being favored at -120 odds.
Diamondbacks vs Braves Betting Trends
- Arizona is 2-8 straight up (SU) in its last 10 games.
- Atlanta is 6-1 SU in its last seven games against Arizona.
- The total has hit the Under in four of Arizona's last five road games against Atlanta.
- The total has hit the Und er in six of Atlanta's last seven games.
Diamondbacks vs Braves Prediction & Pick
On July 2, the Diamondbacks owned the NL West's first-place spot, three games ahead of the next-closest team. Unfortunately, they've gone an abysmal 2-8 SU since, dropping to third in the division. The D-Backs have barely generated any offense during their slide, averaging 2.9 runs with a minus-2.3 average run margin.
The Diamondbacks now have the displeasure of facing the MLB-leading Braves, who've been victorious in 17 of their last 20 outings at Truist Park. Starting pitcher Bryce Elder also gives Atlanta a great chance to win any time he takes to the mound, going 7-2 with a 2.97 ERA and 1.198 WHIP in his first 18 starts of the season.
With how poorly Arizona has been playing, I don't see it beating a World Series contender like Atlanta. The Braves are due for a bounce-back performance after getting embarrassed by the Chicago White Sox and facing the Diamondbacks presents a fantastic opportunity to get their mojo back.
Back the Braves to make an example out of the D-Backs.
Final Score Prediction:'Braves: 6 | Diamondbacks: 3
Diamondbacks vs Braves Best Bet
The Braves' projected run total for tonight sits at 5.5 and I see them exceeding it. For starters, the Braves have one of the best offenses in baseball, possessing a .270 team batting average (No. 2 in MLB) while averaging 5.59 runs (No. 2) and 1.88 home runs (No. 1) per game.
The Diamondbacks are also starting right-handed pitcher Zach Davies, which bodes well for the Braves. Arizona has surrendered a whopping average of 8.3 runs in Davies' last six starts, which includes allowing more than 5.5 runs on four of those occasions.
With the home crowd giving them a boost to get back on track, look for the Braves&# 39; bats to come alive tonight.