Atlanta Braves vs Arizona Diamondbacks Prediction MLB Picks 7/8/24

Arizona Diamondbacks (44-45) vs Atlanta Braves (48-39)

Game Info: Monday, July 8, 2024 at 9:40 pm (Chase Field)

None None (0-0) (0.00) vs Chris Sale (11-3) (2.71)

Betting Odds: Arizona Diamondbacks +165 / Atlanta Braves -196 --- Over/Under: 8.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds

The Atlanta Braves and Arizona Diamondbacks meet Monday in MLB game 1 action at Chase Park. Here’s a Atlanta Braves vs Arizona Diamondbacks Prediction. This article will include a Atlanta Braves vs Arizona Diamondbacks Pick.

Atlanta Braves Betting Preview

The Atlanta Braves are 49-39 on the year after games against the Giants and Phillies. The Atlanta Braves have scored 17 runs in their last 3 games and 3 or fewer runs in 6 of their last 10 games. The Atlanta Braves have lost 6 of their last 8 games when scoring 3 or fewer runs. Marcell Ozuna leads the Atlanta Braves with 96 hits and 72 RBI, while Ozzie Albies and Matt Olson have combined for 163 hits and 85 RBI. The Braves will meet the Padres, Cardinals, and Reds after this series.

Arizona Diamondbacks Betting Preview

The Arizona Diamondbacks look to get above a .500 record after wins over the Dodgers and Padres. The Arizona Diamondbacks have scored 24 runs in their last 3 games and 4 or more runs in 7 straight games. The Arizona Diamondbacks have won 12 of their last 16 games when scoring 4 or more runs. Ketel Marte leads the Arizona Diamondbacks with 95 hits and 51 RBI, while Christian Walker and Lourdes Gurriel Jr. have combined for 182 hits and 118 RBI.

Atlanta Braves vs Arizona Diamondbacks Pitching Pick Matchup

Chris Sale gets the ball for the Atlanta Braves, and he is 11-3 with a 2.71 ERA and 127 strikeouts this season. Sale has allowed 7 hits and 2 runs in his last 13 innings. Sale has a 2.70 ERA and .200 allowed batting average in 43.1 road innings. Sale is 2-0 with a 2.53 ERA and 10 strikeouts in his career against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Yilber Diaz will make his major league debut when he takes the mound tonight. Diaz is 13-24 with a 4.43 ERA and 361 strikeouts in his minor league career. This season, through 76 innings, Diaz has a 4-8 record with a 4.03 ERA and 105 strikeouts.

Why the Atlanta Braves will Beat the Diamondbacks

  • The Diamondbacks have lost each of their last nine games as home underdogs following a win.
  • The Braves have won each of their last four games against the Diamondbacks.
  • The Diamondbacks have failed to cover the run line in eight of their last nine games as home underdogs following a win.
  • The favorites have covered the run line in four of the Diamondbacks' last five games at Chase Field.
  • The Braves have led after 3 innings in each of their last five games against NL West opponents.

Arizona Diamondbacks Player Prop Facts

  • Eugenio Suarez has hit at least one home run in each of his last two home appearances against the Braves.
  • Lourdes Gurriel Jr. has recorded a Double in each of his four previous appearances with his team as a home underdog against the Braves.
  • Lourdes Gurriel Jr. has recorded at least one RBI in each of the Diamondbacks' last five home games against NL opponents.
  • Corbin Carroll has scored at least one run in each of the Diamondbacks' last five games.
  • Lourdes Gurriel Jr. has recorded two or more total bases in each of his last six appearances against NL East opponents.
  • Lourdes Gurriel Jr. has recorded at least one Single in each of his last nine appearances with the Diamondbacks as underdogs against NL East opponents.
  • Lourdes Gurriel Jr. has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 13 appearances with the Diamondbacks as underdogs against NL East opponents.
  • Christian Walker ranks 7th in the league in Home Runs (22) this season.

Atlanta Braves Player Prop Facts

  • Sean Murphy has recorded at least one Double in three of his four previous appearances with his team as a road favorite against the Diamondbacks.
  • Matt Olson has hit at least one home run in three of the Braves' last four games against the Diamondbacks.
  • Austin Riley has recorded at least one RBI in eight of the Braves' last nine games as road favorites against the Diamondbacks.
  • Austin Riley has scored at least one run in each of the Braves' last eight games against the Diamondbacks.
  • Chris Sale has recorded a win in eight of his last nine appearances in night games.
  • Ozzie Albies has recorded at least one Single in each of the Braves' last six night games.
  • Chris Sale has recorded seven or more strikeouts in each of his last seven road appearances.
  • Ronald Acuna Jr. has recorded at least one total base in each of his last 12 appearances at Chase Field.
  • Ronald Acuna Jr. has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 12 appearances at Chase Field.
  • Chris Sale ranks T1st in the league for Wins (11) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

  • The Arizona Diamondbacks rank 29th in the league for ERA this season (4.66).
  • The Arizona Diamondbacks rank 29th in the league for strikeouts this season (657).
  • The Atlanta Braves rank 1st in the league for home runs allowed this season (76).
  • The Atlanta Braves rank 1st in the league for runs allowed this season (320).

Atlanta Braves vs Arizona Diamondbacks Prediction

I have a rule of not betting on pitchers making their big league debut because you have no idea what to expect. There's no same size to go off of. Yilber Diaz is a top-20 prospect for the Diamondbacks and has raw stuff with a fastball in the high 90s. However, Diaz also has a control issue at times, and it's why some believe he's going to be a relief pitcher rather than a starter. Regardless, I need to see Diaz in action before backing him. Chris Sale has been his all star self this season, and he's far and away the more trustworthy option in game 1 on Monday. Give me the Braves, and I'll lay the RL to shave down the expensive price.

Randy’s Pick Atlanta Braves -1.5

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