Skip to main content

Diamondbacks vs Braves Picks & Odds (July 31)

  • The Diamondbacks vs Braves odds favor Atlanta as -230 moneyline favorites on Sunday, July 31 at 1:35pm ET
  • Arizona will give the ball to Merrill Kelly (10-5, 3.04 ERA), while Atlanta will counter with Max Fried (10-3, 2.73 ERA)
  • Read below for the Diamondbacks vs Braves odds, analysis and betting prediction

The Diamondbacks and Braves close out a three-game set on Sunday afternoon in Atlanta, with the defending champs looking to inch closer to top spot in the East.

After suffering from a championship hangover for the first two months of the season, the Braves are an MLB-best 37-14 since June 1st. Oddsmakers expect Atlanta’s stellar play to continue in the series finale, as they opened up as the massive home chalk.

Diamondbacks vs Braves Odds

Team Moneyline Runline Total
Arizona Diamondbacks +195 +1.5 (-110) O 8 (-115)
Atlanta Braves -230 -1.5 (-110) U 8 (-105)

Odds as of July 30th at Barstool Sportsbook

The Braves are currently a -230 moneyline favorite, in a game with a total of 8. First pitch is scheduled for 1:35pm ET at Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia, with clear skies and 85-degree game-time temperatures in the forecast.

 

DRAFTKINGS
SPORTSBOOK


Bet $5 on MLB & Get $100 Instantly!

LOCK IN PROMO
MLB SIGNUP PROMO
BET $5
GET $100
INSTANTLYGET PROMO

 

Arizona vs Atlanta Starting Pitchers

Atlanta, a top-five contender in the World Series odds, will give the ball to 10-game winner Max Fried. The 28-year-old has been stellar all season ranking inside the top-seven pitchers in baseball in wins, and the top 22 in ERA, strikeouts and WHIP.

He’s allowed three or fewer runs in 17 of 20 starts so far, however, there may be some cause for concern. Fried has issued six runs and 16 hits over his past 13 innings, which is extremely high by his standards.

Another reason to be slightly bearish on the lefty is his track record against current Arizona batters. The D-Backs lineup is batting .493 with a .533 slugging percentage and 1.047 versus Fried, albeit in a small sample size of just 20 at-bats.

Kelly vs Fried Stats

Merrill Kelly
VS
Max Fried
10-5 Record 10-3
3.04 ERA 2.73
1.15 WHIP 1.09
.228 OBA .241
2.7 SO/W Ratio 5.3

Arizona will counter with a 10-game winner of its own in Merrill Kelly. The 33-year-old has posted a 1.57 ERA in five July starts so far, yielding just six earned runs in 34.1 innings of work.

Last time out he threw eight shutout innings against San Francisco, which followed up a 6 inning, one-run effort versus San Diego. He’s won each of his past four decisions and is 5-1 in his last seven starts.

Barstool Sportsbook Promo Code: Get Big Bonus Money for MLB and UFC 277
Read More

Diamondbacks vs Braves Betting Analysis

Kelly will have his hands full with the Braves lineup, especially with top-five NL MVP odds contender Austin Riley. Atlanta’s third baseman is on absolute heater this month, smacking 11 home runs while driving in 24 runs and batting .429.

Riley entered play on Saturday ranked top-six in MLB in extra-base hits, total bases, homers, hits, slugging percentage and OPS. He’s 8-for-17 against Arizona this season, with three home runs and 8 RBI.

Riley is flanked by a handful of potent sluggers in the Braves lineup, including Matt Olson, Marcell Ozuna and Dansby Swanson. Atlanta ranks behind only the LA Dodgers in the NL in runs per game, slugging percentage and OPS.

The Diamondbacks meanwhile, may rank below league average in most key statistical categories but you wouldn’t know it by their play over the past 14 days. Arizona is 6-2 in their past eight games, boasting a slash line of .261/.344/448 while averaging over five runs per contest.

ARI vs ATL Last 10 Meetings

Date Away Team Home Team Score
7/29/22 Diamondbacks Braves ATL, 5-2
6/1/22 Braves Diamondbacks ATL, 6-0
5/31/22 Braves Diamondbacks ARI, 8-7
5/30/22 Braves Diamondbacks ARI, 6-2
9/23/21 Braves Diamondbacks ARI, 6-4
9/22/21 Braves Diamondbacks ATL, 9-2
9/21/21 Braves Diamondbacks ATL, 6-1
9/20/21 Braves Diamondbacks ATL, 11-4
4/25/21 Diamondbacks Braves ARI, 7-0
4/25/21 Diamondbacks Braves ARI, 5-0

Diamondbacks vs Braves Pick

The D-Backs did trade away veteran outfield and top-five regular David Peralta before Saturday’s contest with Atlanta. However, the combination of strong recent form and a quality history versus Fried should help them do their part in taking this game over the total.

Also working in their favor is their strong splits versus left-handers like Fried. Arizona has a higher batting average, OBP, slugging percentage and OPS against southpaws than righties.

Atlanta on the other hand has rounded back into championship form. Sure, Kelly is pitching well this season, but the Braves bats are as potent as nearly any lineup in baseball and are certainly capable of exceeding expectations on Sunday.

Pick: Over 8 (-115)

 

The post Diamondbacks vs Braves Picks & Odds (July 31) appeared first on Sports Betting Dime.



from Sports Betting Dime https://ift.tt/UsiRbZT
via IFTTT
Labels:

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

The Players Championship Odds, Predictions, and Best Picks 2025

The Players Championship tees off Thursday, March 13th, 2025 Scottie Scheffler is the heavy +360 favorite to win this tournament for the third straight year See the 2025 Players Championship odds, picks, and best value bets below After Russell Henley won the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill, the PGA Tour’s best head to Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida for the “fifth major” – the Players Championship. It’s the crown jewel on the schedule, and the field is stacked as it tackles the quirky and confounding TPC Sawgrass, with Scottie Scheffler searching for a record third straight title at this tournament. 48 of the top 50 golfers in the world will be teeing it up (not Bryson DeChambeau or Tyrrell Hatton). The Players Championship Odds 2025 Golfers Odds Scottie Scheffler +360 Rory McIlroy +800 Collin Morikawa +1600 Xander Schauffele +1600 Ludvig Aberg +2000 Justin Thomas +2000 Hideki Matsuyama +2800 Tommy Fleetwood +3000 Patrick Cantlay +3...
Post a Comment
Read more

Early Indiana vs Notre Dame Prediction, Pick & Odds for CFP Playoffs Round 1

We’ve made our early Indiana vs Notre Dame prediction for the College Football Playoff first round The latest CFP odds favor the Fighting Irish by over a touchdown at home Read below for our Indiana vs Notre Dame prediction, picks, and odds The College Football Playoff kicks off with a blockbuster matchup between in-state foes, as the No. 10 seed Indiana Hoosiers (11-1) travel to South Bend to take on the No. 7 seed Notre Dame Fighting Irish (11-1). The Irish are laying 7.5 points at home in this one, with the total sitting at 50.5 points. This marks the first-ever meeting between these programs in the playoff, adding even more intrigue to what was already shaping up as one of the most compelling first-round clashes. The Fighting Irish are looking to reestablish themselves as a national powerhouse, while the Hoosiers are out to prove their magical season is no fluke. Oddsmakers are siding with the Irish, but the sharp money is going the other way… Indiana vs Notre Dame Odds ...
Post a Comment
Read more

SMU vs Houston Odds and Picks

#6 Houston is a 10-point home favorite over SMU on Sunday (Jan. 31st, 1 pm EST) The Cougars have won seven straight and beat the Mustangs by 14 in their first meeting See below for analysis, odds and a betting prediction This Sunday will be the first since Labour Day weekend without NFL games to sweat. But never fear, college hoops has you covered with an AAC matchup between SMU and #6 Houston starting at 1 pm EST. The Cougars (14-1, 9-1 AAC) have won seven straight, while the Mustangs (9-3, 5-3 AAC) salvaged a split in their home and home series with Memphis last time out. SMU vs #6 Houston Odds Team Spread Moneyline Total SMU Mustangs +10 (-110) OFF Over 139 (-110) Houston Cougars -10 (-110) OFF Under 139 (-110) Odds taken Jan. 30th. Houston opened up as a 10-point favorite , in a game that features a total of 139. The Cougars are fresh off a 23-point win over Tulane in their last contest, dominating the Green Wave despite missing leading scorer Que...
Post a Comment
Read more