Braves vs. Diamondbacks Prediction
The Atlanta Braves remain in Phoenix to take on the Arizona Diamondbacks in a Sunday afternoon matchup at 4:10 PM ET on ESPN+ in Game 3 of a three-game set.
Can the Diamondbacks win the game outright as money-line home favorites?
Projected starting pitchers: Michael Soroka (ATL) vs. Zac Gallen (ARI)
The Atlanta Braves are 34-24 straight up this year. Atlanta is 5-5 in their last 10 games. The Braves are 24-34 ATS this season.
The Arizona Diamondbacks are 35-24 straight up this year. Arizona is 6-4 in their last 10 games. The Diamondbacks are 35-24 ATS this season.
Game Matchup and Betting Odds
959 Atlanta Braves (+110) at 960 Arizona Diamondbacks (-130); O/U 8.5
4:10 PM ET, Sunday, June 4, 2023
Chase Field, Phoenix, Arizona
Braves vs. Diamondbacks Public Betting Information
Our MLB Public Betting Information page indicates that 58% of public bets are currently on the Diamondbacks money line. Please note that these numbers are subject to change all the way up to game time, so be sure to check the link to ensure that you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.
Atlanta Braves DFS Spin
Atlanta superstar outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. was the spark that the Braves’ offense needed on Saturday night. In Atlanta’s 5-2 win, Acuna went 2 for 5 with a mammoth 464-foot home run to left center in the 6th inning. He also doubled and scored an additional run to further propel the Braves to victory. Acuna is having an MVP-caliber season in 2023 as he’s slashing .325/.403/.563 with 17 doubles, 12 homers, 32 RBIs, and 24 stolen bases. Acuna could be worth the steep price in DFS on Sunday.
Arizona Diamondbacks DFS Spin
Diamondbacks designated hitter Evan Longoria went 1 for 4 with a solo home run in Arizona’s 5-2 loss to Atlanta on Saturday night. Longoria hit out of the #6 spot in the lineup and was one of only 3 Diamondbacks players to record an extra-base hit on the night. The 37-year-old Longoria has been hitting for power as he has a .505 slugging percentage across 97 at-bats this season. The former Tampa Bay Ray has hit 4 doubles, and 8 homers, and has driven in 13 runs in limited action this season. His home run on Saturday could mean a start on Sunday, and Longoria might be a nice cost-effective option at DH in DFS if he’s in the lineup.
Braves vs. Diamondbacks MLB Betting Trends
Atlanta is 3-8 in their last 11 games against a team with a winning record.
Atlanta is 1-4 in their last 5 games against the Diamondbacks in Arizona.
Arizona is 13-3 in their last 16 games against a right-handed starter.
Arizona is 6-1 in their last 7 home games.
Braves vs. Diamondbacks Betting Prediction
The reason Arizona is favored is because of their starting pitcher, Zac Gallen. A Cy Young Award frontrunner, Gallen is having a tremendous statistical season. The Diamondbacks’ ace is 7-2 with a 2.72 ERA, a 1.03 WHIP, a 10.2 K/9, and a 5.1 strikeout-to-walk ratio. Gallen has won 7 out of his last 8 decisions, and I like him to make it 8 out of 9 on Sunday. I’ll take the Diamondbacks to win the game outright as money-line favorites at home.
MLB Betting Prediction: ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS -130