Arizona Diamondbacks vs Atlanta Braves Betting Pick & Prediction 4/5/24
This article was published on Apr 5, 2024. Today’s picks MLB picks

It’s an NL matchup tonight at Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia, as the Braves host the Diamondbacks. First pitch is set for 7:20 PM and you can catch the action on BSSO. The Braves are the favorites at home, with a money line of -275 compared to the Diamondbacks at +224.
Tommy Henry is on the mound for the Diamondbacks, while Spencer Strider gets the start for the Braves. The over/under line is set at 8.5 runs, with the over paying out at -116 compared to the under at -105.
ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS VS ATLANTA BRAVES BETTING PICK
The Pick: OVER 8.5 Runs
This game will be played at Truist Park at 7:20 ET on Friday, April 5th.
HOW TO BET THE DIAMONDBACKS VS BRAVES:
- We have the Braves winning by a score of 6 to 5
- However, if you’re looking for a run line pick, we like the Diamondbacks to cover
- As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 11 runs and like the over
Diamondbacks Records & Stats
Arizona dropped the final game of their series against the Yankees, falling 6-5 in 11 innings. The Diamondbacks were +101 on the money line. The Yankees scored twice in the 10th and 11th innings to secure the win.
Arizona’s Merrill Kelly went seven innings, allowing two earned runs and striking out four. Ketel Marte and Blaze Alexander both homered for Arizona.
Tommy Henry and the Diamondbacks are on the road to take on the Braves. Henry is looking to bounce back from a rough first start of the year, where he took the loss against the Rockies. He gave up 5 runs in 4 innings, striking out 4 and allowing 2 home runs.
For the Diamondbacks, Lourdes Gurriel Jr. is our top projected hitter in terms of total hits. His total hits projection is 14th best in the league today. Christian Walker has the best odds to hit a home run for Arizona, with his home run projection ranking 10th in today’s slate of games. Joc Pederson’s home run projection is 10th in the league today, and his odds to hit a home run are the best on the team. Ketel Marte has the 18th best total hits projection in today’s games.
Braves Records & Stats
The Chicago White Sox were able to pull off the upset against the Atlanta Braves, winning 3-2. The White Sox were able to get to Reynaldo López early, scoring one run in the 6th and 7th innings. The Braves were able to tie the game up in the 7th, but the White Sox took the lead in the bottom of the 8th and held on for the win.
Garrett Crochet got the start for the White Sox, going seven innings, giving up three hits, one earned run, and striking out eight. A.J. Minter got the start for the Braves, going six innings, giving up four hits, one earned run, and striking out five. Marcell Ozuna was the only Brave to have multiple hits, going 2/4 with two home runs.
Spencer Strider is getting the start for the Braves today as they host the Diamondbacks. Strider’s first start of the year came on the road against the Phillies, where he went 5 innings and gave up 2 earned runs on 3 hits. He did strike out 8 batters in that outing.
According to our projections, Ronald Acuña Jr. is not only expected to have the most hits of any Braves player, but his total is the best in the league today. If you are looking for a Braves player to hit a home run, we have Matt Olson as the top choice in the league. Ozzie Albies is 2nd on the team in terms of projected hits, and his total is 7th best in the league today.
