Diamondbacks vs. Braves Prediction
Will the Braves pull off a small upset today versus the Diamondbacks when the teams meet at 1:35PM ET?
According to oddsmakers from online sports book Bovada.lv, the Diamondbacks are -115 money line favorites to beat the Braves, who have odds of +105 to pull off the upset at home. With Zack Godley set to face Jaime Garcia in the pitching matchup, the over/under currently sits at 9 runs.
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From Rotoworld: Godley allowed just one earned run, three hits and a walk with six strikeouts over 5 2/3 innings in a loss on the road against the Dodgers on Wednesday. Godley deserves a better fate lately, as he is 0-2 with a 2.84 ERA over his past two outings. The offense has provided him with just three total runs of support during the span. He’ll get an extended rest with the All-Star break, likely making his next start in Atlanta once play resumes in the second half.
Garcia let in five runs in six-plus innings and was charged with a loss to the Astros on Wednesday. He struck out five batters without walking anybody, but he gave up 10 base hits in the dud outing. He helped himself at the plate by driving in two runs but it wasn’t enough to avert his seventh loss in nine decisions. He has a 4.55 ERA and 1.35 WHIP after 16 starts
Bet Today’s Diamondbacks vs. Braves Game
OUR PREDICTION: The Diamondbacks are 6-15 in their last 21 games in Atlanta and have dropped four of their last five meetings with the Braves overall. Arizona is also 0-4 in its last four games, 0-5 in its last five road games, and 3-13 in its last 16 road games when facing a left-handed starter. On the other side, the Braves are 9-4 in their last 13 home games and 10-2 in their last 12 games after allowing five runs or more in their previous game.
SUNDAY MLB PREDICTION: ATLANTA BRAVES +105