Diamondbacks vs Braves Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Jul 18

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Atlanta Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. (13) runs during a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Tuesday, May 2, 2023, in Miami.
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  • The Braves are -190 favorites vs the Diamondbacks
  • Diamondbacks starting pitcher: Zachary Davies
  • Braves starting pitcher: Bryce Elder
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The Arizona Diamondbacks (+155) visit Truist Park to take on the Atlanta Braves (-190) on Tuesday, July 18, 2023. First pitch is scheduled for 7:20pm EDT in Atlanta.

The Braves are the betting favorite in this game, with the run line sitting at -1.5 (-110).

The Diamondbacks vs Braves Over/Under is 10.5 total runs for the game.

This season, the Diamondbacks are 52-42 against the spread (ATS), while the Braves are 46-46 ATS.

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

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Diamondbacks+1.5 -110O 10.5 -115+155
Braves -1.5 -110U 10.5 -105-190

Diamondbacks vs Braves Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Braves will win Tuesday‘s MLB matchup with 79.6% confidence.

This prediction factors in starting pitchers, recent team and player hitting performances, the last 5 games for both the Diamondbacks and Braves and up-to-date player injuries.


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

Best Diamondbacks Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Christian Walker has hit the Singles Under in his last 15 games (+15.00 Units / 70% ROI)
  • Geraldo Perdomo has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 17 of his last 22 away games (+13.35 Units / 50% ROI)
  • Nick Ahmed has hit the Singles Under in 14 of his last 15 away games (+12.85 Units / 59% ROI)
  • Lourdes Gurriel Jr. has hit the Singles Under in 20 of his last 29 games (+11.40 Units / 36% ROI)
  • Corbin Carroll has hit the RBIs Over in 19 of his last 38 games (+10.25 Units / 27% ROI)

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

Best Braves Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Ronald Acuna Jr. has hit the Runs Over in 14 of his last 15 games at home (+12.25 Units / 44% ROI)
  • Ozzie Albies has hit the Runs Over in 23 of his last 34 games (+11.35 Units / 28% ROI)
  • Matt Olson has hit the Hits Over in 16 of his last 21 games (+11.30 Units / 28% ROI)
  • Orlando Arcia has hit the Runs Under in 16 of his last 19 games (+10.60 Units / 30% ROI)
  • Michael Harris II has hit the Singles Over in 14 of his last 18 games at home (+10.45 Units / 53% ROI)

Braves vs Diamondbacks Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Christian Walker 0.5 +400 0.5 -800
Corbin Carroll 0.5 +375 0.5 -650
Matt Olson 0.5 +250 0.5 -400
Geraldo Perdomo 0.5 +825 0.5 -5000
Sean Murphy 0.5 +333 0.5 -600

Braves vs Diamondbacks Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Corbin Carroll 1.5 +175 1.5 -225
Matt Olson 1.5 +180 1.5 -250
Geraldo Perdomo 0.5 -210 0.5 +155
Sean Murphy 0.5 -250 0.5 +190
Emmanuel Rivera 0.5 -210 0.5 +160

Braves vs Diamondbacks RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Christian Walker 0.5 +125 0.5 -160
Corbin Carroll 0.5 +130 0.5 -165
Matt Olson 0.5 -110 0.5 -120
Geraldo Perdomo 0.5 +260 0.5 -375
Sean Murphy 0.5 +125 0.5 -165

Braves vs Diamondbacks Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Zach Davies 3.5 -120 3.5 -110
Bryce Elder 3.5 -135 3.5 +105
  • The Arizona Diamondbacks have hit the Team Total Over in 26 of their last 36 away games (+15.75 Units / 38% ROI)
  • The Arizona Diamondbacks have covered the Run Line in 53 of their last 91 games (+11.85 Units / 10% ROI)
  • The Arizona Diamondbacks have hit the Moneyline in 52 of their last 93 games (+11.80 Units / 10% ROI)
  • The Arizona Diamondbacks have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 49 of their last 86 games (+7.15 Units / 7% ROI)
  • The Arizona Diamondbacks have hit the Game Total Under in 10 of their last 14 games (+6.80 Units / 45% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 58 of their last 92 games (+16.80 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the Team Total Over in 25 of their last 34 games (+14.85 Units / 36% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 20 of their last 29 games (+14.35 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the Moneyline in 28 of their last 35 games (+14.15 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have covered the Run Line in 16 of their last 20 games at home (+12.50 Units / 53% ROI)

Diamondbacks Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Diamondbacks have gone 54-40 against the Run Line (+10.35 Units / 8.66% ROI).

  • 52-42 when betting on the Moneyline for +10.8 Units / 9.16% ROI
  • 42-46 when betting on the total runs Over for -9.1 Units / -8.68% ROI
  • 46-42 when betting on the total runs Under for +0.75 Units / 0.73% ROI

Braves Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Braves have gone 46-46 against the Run Line (-1.4 Units / -1.28% ROI).

  • 61-31 when betting on the Moneyline for +11.95 Units / 7.66% ROI
  • 49-40 when betting on the total runs Over for +4.9 Units / 4.83% ROI
  • 40-49 when betting on the total runs Under for -13.9 Units / -13.77% ROI

Zach Davies has located his fastball away 64% of the time (1,125/1,747) since last season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 101 total IP; League Avg: 42% — 100th Percentile.

Zach Davies has located his pitches away 68% of the time (555/813) on the first pitch of at-bats since last season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 101 total IP; League Avg: 47% — 100th Percentile.

Opponents have a swing rate of just 18% (43/239) against Zach Davies on the first pitch of at-bats this season — lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 36 total IP; League Avg: 31% — 0 Percentile.

Zach Davies has located his fastball away 63% of the time (330/525) this season — 2nd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 36 total IP; League Avg: 41% — 99th Percentile.

Braves Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Right-handed hitters have a groundball rate of 65% (102/157) against Bryce Elder this season — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 44% — 100th Percentile.

Opponents have a groundball rate of 56% (176/314) against Bryce Elder this season — 5th highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 44% — 94th Percentile.

Bryce Elder has a strikeout rate of just 36% (80 SO in 221 PAs) with two-strikes this season — 5th lowest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 44% — eighth Percentile.

Opponents have a line drive rate of just 13% (13/101) against Bryce Elder on breaking pitches this season — lowest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 23% — 100th Percentile.

Diamondbacks Keys to the Game vs. the Braves

The Diamondbacks are just 109-11 (.908) when leading entering the 9th inning since last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .952.

The Diamondbacks are just 99-17 (.853) when leading entering the 8th inning since last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .908.

The Diamondbacks are just 92-23 (.800) when leading entering the 7th inning since last season — tied for 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .871.

The Diamondbacks are 12-6 (.667) after a road loss this season — tied for 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .468.

Braves Keys to the Game vs. the Diamondbacks

The Braves are 39-26 (.600) when allowing 2 or more home runs since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .302.

The Braves are 16-13 (.552) when allowing 10 or more hits this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .269.

The Braves are 18-11 (.621) when allowing 2 or more home runs this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .316.

The Braves are 31-41 (.431) when allowing 10 or more hits since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .271.

Diamondbacks hitters have a swing rate of just 45% against LHP since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 48%.

Diamondbacks hitters have missed on just 22% of swings this season — tied for best in MLB; League Avg: 26%.

The Diamondbacks have barrels in 2% of PA’s since last season (184/9,557) — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 3%.

Diamondbacks hitters have chased 27% of pitches out of the zone against LHP since last season — tied for 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 29%.

Braves hitters have an OPS of .893 (805 PA’s) against LHP this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .740.

Braves hitters are slugging .539 against LHP this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .417.

Braves hitters have an OPS of .829 (3,520 PA’s) this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .730.

Braves hitters are slugging .460 since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .401.

Opponents have a groundball rate of just 41% against Diamondbacks pitchers since last season — tied for lowest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

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

Opponents have a miss rate of just 23% against Diamondbacks pitchers since the 2021 season — tied for 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 26%.

The longest HR allowed by the Diamondbacks pitchers this season traveled 493.0 feet — — longest in MLB; League Avg: 463.5

The Braves pitchers have allowed their opponents to score first in just 23% of their games on the road this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 46%.

Braves pitchers have won 51% of games in which they have allowed their opponent to score in three different innings this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 28%.

Braves pitchers have won 55% of games in which they have allowed their opponent to score in three different innings on the road this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 26%.

Opponents have a miss rate of 29% against Braves pitchers this season — best in MLB; League Avg: 26%.

Braves vs. Diamondbacks Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Jesse Chavez (Braves): Shin, D15
  • Dylan Lee (Braves): Shoulder, D60
  • Eddie Rosario (Braves): Hamstring, Day-to-Day
  • Max Fried (Braves): Forearm, D60
  • Tyler Matzek (Braves): Elbow, D60
  • Alex Minter (Braves): Shoulder, D15
  • Ehire Adrianza (Braves): Elbow, D60
  • Kyle Wright (Braves): Shoulder, D60
  • Kolby Allard (Braves): Shoulder, D60
  • Nick Anderson (Braves): Shoulder, D60
  • Huascar Ynoa (Braves): Elbow, D60
  • Mark Melancon (Diamondbacks): Shoulder, D60
  • Cole Sulser (Diamondbacks): Shoulder, D60
  • Corbin Martin (Diamondbacks): Lat, D60
  • Drey Jameson (Diamondbacks): Elbow, D60
  • Kenneth Kelly (Diamondbacks): Calf, D15

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