Braves vs Diamondbacks Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Jul 8

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The Atlanta Braves (-185) visit Chase Field to take on the Arizona Diamondbacks (+150) on Monday, July 8, 2024. First pitch is scheduled for 9:40pm EDT in Phoenix, AZ.

This season, the Braves are 49-39 against the spread (ATS), while the Diamondbacks are 44-46 ATS.

Braves vs Diamondbacks Starting Pitchers Today:

  • Braves starting pitcher: Chris Sale 11-3, 2.72 ERA
  • Diamondbacks starting pitcher: Yilber Diaz 0-0, 0.00 ERA

Braves vs. Diamondbacks Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Braves-1.5 -110O 8 -105-185
Diamondbacks +1.5 -110U 8 -115+150

Braves vs Diamondbacks Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Braves will win Monday‘s MLB game with 61.7% confidence, factoring in game simulations, recent player performances, starting pitchers and injuries.


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We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Braves players for Monday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Braves Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Jarred Kelenic has hit the Home Runs Over in 5 of his last 16 away games (+20.30 Units / 127% ROI)
  • Orlando Arcia has hit the Runs Under in 26 of his last 30 games (+19.10 Units / 34% ROI)
  • Orlando Arcia has hit the Singles Under in 35 of his last 50 games (+16.30 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Austin Riley has hit the RBIs Under in 38 of his last 50 games (+16.05 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Ozzie Albies has hit the Hits Under in 18 of his last 23 away games (+15.35 Units / 39% ROI)

And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Diamondbacks players for Monday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Diamondbacks Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Christian Walker has hit the Walks Under in 32 of his last 37 games (+22.05 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Eugenio Suarez has hit the Runs Under in 39 of his last 50 games (+16.65 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Eugenio Suarez has hit the Singles Under in 27 of his last 34 games (+15.15 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Christian Walker has hit the Home Runs Over in 8 of his last 31 games (+13.20 Units / 43% ROI)
  • Eugenio Suarez has hit the Hits Under in 21 of his last 34 games (+12.15 Units / 35% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the Game Total Under in 51 of their last 74 games (+28.80 Units / 35% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 27 of their last 38 away games (+12.94 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the Team Total Under in 22 of their last 31 away games (+12.55 Units / 35% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have covered the Run Line in 3 of their last 5 games (+1.30 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the Moneyline in 3 of their last 5 games (+0.30 Units / 4% ROI)
  • The Arizona Diamondbacks have hit the Game Total Over in 24 of their last 34 games (+13.00 Units / 34% ROI)
  • The Arizona Diamondbacks have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 26 of their last 42 games (+8.35 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Arizona Diamondbacks have hit the Team Total Under in 20 of their last 31 games at home (+8.00 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Arizona Diamondbacks have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 41 of their last 90 games (+6.40 Units / 6% ROI)
  • The Arizona Diamondbacks have covered the Run Line in 16 of their last 25 games (+6.30 Units / 19% ROI)

Braves Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Braves are 41-47 against the Run Line (-5.9 Units / -5.81% ROI).

  • 49-39 when betting on the Moneyline for -13.2 Units / -8.77% ROI
  • 30-54 when betting on the total runs Over for -28.6 Units / -29.81% ROI
  • 54-30 when betting on the total runs Under for +20.95 Units / 21.43% ROI

Diamondbacks Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Diamondbacks are 44-46 against the Run Line (-8.1 Units / -6.8% ROI).

  • 45-45 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.5 Units / -3.11% ROI
  • 47-41 when betting on the total runs Over for +1.65 Units / 1.65% ROI
  • 41-47 when betting on the total runs Under for -10.05 Units / -10.24% ROI

Diamondbacks vs Braves Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Marcell Ozuna (ATL) 0.5 +300 0.5 -375
Matt Olson (ATL) 0.5 +340 0.5 -450
Austin Riley (ATL) 0.5 +375 0.5 -550
Adam Duvall (ATL) 0.5 +375 0.5 -550
Jarred Kelenic (ATL) 0.5 +450 0.5 -650

Diamondbacks vs Braves Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Jarred Kelenic (ATL) 0.5 -225 0.5 +170
Ketel Marte (ARI) 0.5 -225 0.5 +170
Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (ARI) 0.5 -210 0.5 +160
Matt Olson (ATL) 0.5 -210 0.5 +160
Orlando Arcia (ATL) 0.5 -190 0.5 +145

Diamondbacks vs Braves RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Marcell Ozuna (ATL) 0.5 +115 0.5 -150
Matt Olson (ATL) 0.5 +130 0.5 -165
Austin Riley (ATL) 0.5 +140 0.5 -185
Ozzie Albies (ATL) 0.5 +160 0.5 -210
Adam Duvall (ATL) 0.5 +160 0.5 -210

Diamondbacks vs Braves Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Chris Sale (ATL) 6.5 -155 6.5 +115

19 of Chris Sale’s breaking pitch strikeouts are backdoor this season — most among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: nan — 100th Percentile.

Chris Sale has a strikeout rate of 50% (9 SO in 18 PAs) when going through the lineup the second time in a game over the last 14 days — best among NL Starters over the last two weeks; League Avg: 23% — 100th Percentile.

Opponents are hitting just .155 (34-for-220) against Chris Sale’s non-fastballs this season — best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .216 — 100th Percentile.

Opponents are hitting just .199 (72-for-362) against Chris Sale this season — tied for 6th best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .234 — 93rd Percentile.

Diamondbacks Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

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Braves Keys to the Game vs. the Diamondbacks

The Braves are 5-3 (.625) after a win as underdogs since the 2023 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .421.

The Braves are 34-67 (.337) when allowing 5 or more runs since the 2023 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .212.

The Braves are 29-48 (.377) when allowing 10 or more hits since the 2023 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .263.

The Braves are just 3-7 (.300) after a loss as underdogs since the 2023 season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .429.

Diamondbacks Keys to the Game vs. the Braves

The Diamondbacks are just 8-16 (.333) after a home win this season — tied for lowest in MLB; League Avg: .522.

The Diamondbacks are just 9-36 (.200) when scoring 4 or fewer runs this season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .278.

The Diamondbacks are 17-11 (.607) when tied entering the 8th inning since the 2023 season — tied for 4th best in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Diamondbacks are just 108-9 (.923) when leading entering the 9th inning since the 2023 season — tied for 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .947.

Braves hitters have an OBP of .379 (1,157 PA’s) when facing the starting pitcher for the 3rd time in a game since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .330.

Braves hitters have an OPS of .824 (2,375 PA’s) against LHP since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .732.

Braves hitters are slugging .468 since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .407.

Braves hitters are slugging .462 against RHP since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .406.

27% of Diamondbacks hitters strikeouts have come on 95+ MPH fastballs this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 23%.

The Diamondbacks have scored first in 67% of their home games this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 44%.

Diamondbacks hitters are slugging .437 with two-strikes over the last 14 days — best in MLB; League Avg: .273.

Diamondbacks hitters have an OBP of .341 (1,054 PA’s) against LHP this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .316.

Braves pitchers have allowed an average Exit Velocity of 87.3 MPH (2,050 batted balls) this season — best in MLB; League Avg: 88.9.

The Braves pitchers allowed their opponents to score first in just 36% of their games in the 2023 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 50%.

The Braves pitchers have allowed their opponents to score first in just 39% of their games at home this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 56%.

Braves pitchers have a strikeout rate of 25% since the 2022 season — best in MLB; League Avg: 23%.

The Diamondbacks pitchers have allowed their opponents to score first in just 33% of their games at home this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 56%.

The Diamondbacks pitchers have allowed their opponents to score first in just 36% of their games this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 50%.

Diamondbacks pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 19% this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

Diamondbacks pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 20% in close and late situations since the 2022 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 25%.

Diamondbacks vs. Braves Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Jordan Lawlar (Arizona Diamondbacks): Thumb, 60-Day IL
  • Alek Thomas (Arizona Diamondbacks): Hamstring, Day-To-Day
  • Eduardo Rodriguez (Arizona Diamondbacks): Shoulder, 15-Day IL
  • Paul Sewald (Arizona Diamondbacks): Oblique, 15-Day IL
  • Jose Castillo (Arizona Diamondbacks): Hand, 7-Day IL
  • Drey Jameson (Arizona Diamondbacks): Elbow, 60-Day IL
  • Evan White (Atlanta Braves): Hip, Day-To-Day
  • Angel Perdomo (Atlanta Braves): Elbow, 15-Day IL
  • Ian Anderson (Atlanta Braves): Elbow, Out
  • Sean Murphy (Atlanta Braves): Oblique, 10-Day IL

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