Diamondbacks vs Braves Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Jul 31

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  • The (67-33) are favorites vs the (67-33)
  • Diamondbacks starting pitcher: Kenneth Kelly (10-5), 3.04 ERA
  • Braves starting pitcher: Max Fried (10-3), 2.72 ERA
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The Arizona Diamondbacks () visit Truist Park to take on the Atlanta Braves () on Sunday, July 31, 2022. First pitch is scheduled for 1:35pm EDT in Atlanta.

The are betting favorites in this MLB matchup, with the run line sitting at ().

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

So far this season, the Diamondbacks are 45-55 against the spread (ATS), while the Braves are 53-49 ATS.

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

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Diamondbacks O
Braves U

Diamondbacks vs Braves Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Braves will win Sunday‘s matchup with 62.7% 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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Best Diamondbacks Player Prop Bets Today

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

  • Christian Walker has hit the Hits Under in 37 of his last 61 games (+29.55 Units / 44% ROI)
  • Christian Walker has hit the Total Bases Under in 44 of his last 61 games (+17.95 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Christian Walker has hit the Singles Under in 45 of his last 64 games (+15.05 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Christian Walker has hit the Runs Under in 36 of his last 53 games (+12.70 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Geraldo Perdomo has hit the Total Bases Under in 22 of his last 33 games (+9.90 Units / 25% ROI)

Best Braves Player Prop Best Bets Today

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

  • Matt Olson has hit the Singles Under in 63 of his last 90 games (+20.95 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Austin Riley has hit the Hits Over in 38 of his last 59 games (+17.55 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Dansby Swanson has hit the Singles Over in 53 of his last 90 games (+17.05 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Dansby Swanson has hit the Hits Over in 52 of his last 88 games (+15.95 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Ronald Acuna Jr. has hit the RBIs Under in 20 of his last 23 games (+14.85 Units / 35% ROI)

Braves vs Diamondbacks Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Austin Riley 0.5 +260 0.5 -400
Dansby Swanson 0.5 +300 0.5 -500
Eddie Rosario 0.5 +425 0.5 -800
Matt Olson 0.5 +240 0.5 -375
Michael Harris 0.5 +625 0.5 -1600

Braves vs Diamondbacks Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Dansby Swanson 1.5 +175 1.5 -250
Eddie Rosario 0.5 -250 0.5 +165
Michael Harris 0.5 -200 0.5 +140
Travis D'Arnaud 0.5 -250 0.5 +170
Buddy Kennedy 0.5 -200 0.5 +140

Braves vs Diamondbacks RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Austin Riley 0.5 +105 0.5 -150
Dansby Swanson 0.5 +115 0.5 -160
Eddie Rosario 0.5 +165 0.5 -250
Matt Olson 0.5 +100 0.5 -145
Michael Harris 0.5 +200 0.5 -300

Braves vs Diamondbacks Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Max Fried 5.5 -125 5.5 -115
Merrill Kelly 4.5 -155 4.5 +110
  • The Arizona Diamondbacks have covered the Run Line in 52 of their last 89 games (+13.65 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Arizona Diamondbacks have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 17 of their last 22 games (+12.70 Units / 51% ROI)
  • The Arizona Diamondbacks have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 13 of their last 22 games (+5.75 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Arizona Diamondbacks have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Total Over in 39 of their last 78 games (+5.45 Units / 6% ROI)
  • The Arizona Diamondbacks have hit the Game Total Under in 14 of their last 23 away games (+5.10 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 51 of their last 76 games (+21.42 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the Moneyline in 38 of their last 52 games (+14.30 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the Game Total Under in 18 of their last 26 games at home (+9.15 Units / 32% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Total Over in 10 of their last 12 games (+7.70 Units / 58% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have covered the Run Line in 52 of their last 94 games (+7.60 Units / 6% ROI)

Diamondbacks Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Diamondbacks have gone 57-43 against the Run Line (+10.95 Units / 8.45% ROI).

  • 45-55 when betting on the Moneyline for -4.25 Units / -3.85% ROI
  • 43-52 when betting on the total runs Over for -13.75 Units / -12.57% ROI
  • 52-43 when betting on the total runs Under for +3.85 Units / 3.47% ROI

Braves Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Diamondbacks have gone 53-49 against the Run Line (+0.05 Units / 0.04% ROI).

  • 61-41 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.6 Units / 0.95% ROI
  • 51-47 when betting on the total runs Over for -0.3 Units / -0.27% ROI
  • 47-51 when betting on the total runs Under for -9.25 Units / -8.22% ROI

Merrill Kelly did not allow a runner to reach base (15 PA’s) against right-handed batters — best in MLB over the last week; League Avg: .305 — 100th Percentile.

Opponents are hitting just .150 (9-for-60) against Merrill Kelly’s elevated fastball this season — tied for 7th best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .222 — 88th Percentile.

Merrill Kelly has allowed an OBP of just .087 (23 PA’s) against right-handed batters — best in MLB over the last two weeks; League Avg: .317 — 100th Percentile.

Opponents are hitting just .255 (12-for-47) against Merrill Kelly on the first pitch of at-bats this season — 7th best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .333 — 88th Percentile.

Max Fried: Braves Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

15 of Max Fried’s breaking pitch strikeouts are backdoor on breaking pitches this season — 3rd most among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: nan — 96th Percentile.

Max Fried has allowed an OPS of just .454 (110 PA’s) with runners in scoring position this season — 2nd best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .687 — 98th Percentile.

Max Fried has allowed an average Exit Velocity of just 73.6 MPH on pitches out of the zone since the start of last season (137 balls in play) — 2nd best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 130 total IP; League Avg: 80.3

39 of Max Fried’s breaking pitch strikeouts are backdoor on breaking pitches since the start of last season — 2nd most in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 131 total IP; League Avg: nan — 99th Percentile.

Diamondbacks Keys to the Game vs. the Braves

The Diamondbacks are just 91-26 (.778) when leading entering the 7th inning since the 2020 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .874.

The Diamondbacks are just 100-17 (.855) when leading entering the 8th inning since the 2020 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .913.

The Diamondbacks are just 44-49 (.473) when allowing 5 or more extra base hits this season — 10th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .535.

The Diamondbacks are just 6-9 (.400) when tied entering the 7th inning this season — 7th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .500.

Braves Keys to the Game vs. the Diamondbacks

The Braves are 27-3 (.900) when scoring in the first inning this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .663.

The Braves are 54-13 (.806) when allowing 4 or fewer runs this season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .707.

The Braves are 5-3 (.625) when tied entering the 8th inning this season — 7th best in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Braves are 42-5 (.894) when scoring 5 or more runs this season — 5th best in MLB; League Avg: .795.

The Diamondbacks are batting just .189 in righty-righty matchups since the start of last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .242.

The Diamondbacks have a winning percentage of just 30% on the road since the start of last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 47%.

Diamondbacks hitters have an OPS of just .580 (1,912 PA’s) in righty-righty matchups since the start of last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .708.

Diamondbacks hitters are slugging just .310 in righty-righty matchups since the start of last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .399.

Braves hitters are slugging .532 when facing the starting pitcher for the 3rd time in a game since the start of last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .450.

Braves hitters are slugging .497 on pitches 95 mph or greater this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .392.

Braves hitters have put just 33% of their swings in play against LHP this season — tied for lowest in MLB; League Avg: 37%.

Braves hitters have an OPS of .843 (751 PA’s) on pitches 95 mph or greater this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .724.

Diamondbacks pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 18% in close and late situations this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 25%.

Opponents have a miss rate of just 22% against Diamondbacks pitchers since the start of last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 26%.

Diamondbacks pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 19% in close and late situations since the start of last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 25%.

Diamondbacks pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 20% since the start of last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 23%.

Braves pitchers have picked-off 9 runners from first base this season — best in MLB.

Braves pitchers have a strikeout rate of 46% with two-strikes this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 42%.

Opponents have a miss rate of 28% against Braves pitchers this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 25%.

Braves pitchers have a strikeout rate of 28% when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this season — best in MLB; League Avg: 23%.

Braves vs. Diamondbacks Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Ozhanio Albies (Braves): Foot, D60
  • Darren O’Day (Braves): Calf, D15
  • Kirby Yates (Braves): Elbow, D60
  • Michael Soroka (Braves): Achilles, D60
  • Kenley Jansen (Braves): Back, Day-to-Day
  • Manuel Piña (Braves): Wrist, D60
  • Luke Jackson (Braves): Elbow, D60
  • Adam Duvall (Braves): Wrist, D10
  • Keynan Middleton (Diamondbacks): Ankle, D15
  • Tyler Gilbert (Diamondbacks): Elbow, D15
  • Humberto Castellanos (Diamondbacks): Elbow, D60
  • Nicholas Ahmed (Diamondbacks): Shoulder, D60
  • Zachary Davies (Diamondbacks): Shoulder, D15

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