The Atlanta Braves(3-2) face the Arizona Diamondbacks(4-3) in game one of this series between two NL contenders.
The Braves are coming off a 3-2 loss against the White Sox last Friday. Reynaldo Lopez lasted 6.0 innings, allowing four hits and one earned run while striking out five batters. Marcell Ozuna went 2 for 4 in the game, hitting two home runs and scoring Atlanta’s only runs.
On Wednesday, Arizona lost to the Yankees 6-5. Merrill Kelly pitched 7.0 innings, giving up five hits and two earned runs while striking out four batters. Ketel Marte and Blaze Alexander each blasted a home run in a losing effort.
Will the Atlanta Braves prove they are the better team, or will the Arizona Diamondbacks come out swinging and get the win?
Braves vs. Diamondbacks Betting Odds
| Team | Spread | Total | MoneyLine |
| Arizona Diamondbacks |
+1.5 +114 |
O9 -105 |
+230 |
| Atlanta Braves |
-1.5 -135 |
U9 -115 |
-285 |
| **Odds Subject to Change** | |||
Braves vs. Diamondbacks Game Details
- Fixture: Arizona Diamondbacks @ Atlanta Braves
- Date and Time: April 5, 2024, @ 7:20 pm EST
- Location: Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia
- Weather: Sunny and 59 Degrees
Apex Tale of the Tape
| Atlanta Braves | vs. | Arizona Diamondbacks |
| 3-2 | Record | 4-3 |
| 7.2 | Runs/G | 6.57 |
| .298 | BA | .290 |
| .890 | OPS | .843 |
| 8 | HR | 10 |
| 2 | SB | 6 |
| 3.21 | ERA | 3.05 |
| 1.17 | WHIP | 1.02 |
| 9.9 | K/G | 7.5 |
| 1 | Quality Starts | 3 |
| 0 | Errors | 4 |
Key Stats
Atlanta Braves
Spencer Strider will take the bump for the Braves in today’s game. Strider is 0-0 with a 3.60 ERA and eight strikeouts. Orlando Arcia leads the team with a .450 batting average, nine hits, and an OBP of .476. Marcell Ozuna has blasted three home runs, and Ozzie Albies has recorded seven RBIs.
Arizona Diamondbacks
The Diamondbacks are expected to start Tommy Henry for today’s game. Henry has started the season 0-1 with an 11.25 ERA and four strikeouts. Ketel Marte leads the team with a .379 batting average, an OBP of .412, and 11 hits. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. has tallied ten RBIs, while Christian Walker has hit three home runs.
Game Prediction
I am not taking anything away from Arizona, but Strider being on the mound will make it almost impossible to walk away with a win. The Braves will feast if Tommy Henry pitches like he did in his last game. Atlanta is truly one of the most complete teams in the league, and while the D’Backs are good, the Braves are great. Go with what you know; Braves moneyline is the play in this one.
Final Pick
Atlanta Braves ML (-285)
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