Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Atlanta Braves Prediction: Expect a Low Scoring Game
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Atlanta Braves Prediction: Expect a Low Scoring Game
The Atlanta Braves and Arizona Diamondbacks are both inching closer to .500 on the season.
The Braves are two games out of .500 while the Diamondbacks are three games out of .500. The winner of this series between these two teams will be very happy to be back at, or near, .500.
The Braves will have to take on Arizona's ace pitcher in the first game of the series. Can the Braves escape with a win? Here are our picks, predictions, and odds for Monday's game between the Arizona Diamondbacks and Atlanta Braves.
Diamondbacks vs. Braves Start Time, Where to Watch, and Odds
- Date: May 30, 2022
- Game Time: 8:10 pm ET
- Where to Watch: BSAZ, BSAZX, BSSO
Diamondbacks vs. Braves Injury Report
Diamondbacks
Questionable: OF Jordan Luplow (Foot), C Daulton Varsho (Shoulder) Out: SS Nick Ahmed (Undisclosed)
Braves
Out: C Manny Pina (Wrist), OF Eddie Rosario (Eye)
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Atlanta Braves Prediction
The Atlanta Braves are basically going with a bullpen game today. It'll be Spencer Strider on the mound for the Braves.
He has a 2.22 ERA on the season and an xFIP of 1.82 in the last 30 days. In those 30 days, he's also struck out 45.6% of batters and has walked just 5.3% of batters.
Strider likely won't earn as many strikeouts the deeper he pitches in this game. However, he's got a low WHIP and a lot of potential.
The Diamondbacks are currently only hitting 18.8% of line drives against righties with the projected lineup along with 48% of ground balls. Arizona has actually been a bit lucky with getting on base against righties and walking 9.5% of the time. However, against Strider, it's likely that walks will stay down.
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On the other hand, Zac Gallen will take the hill for the Diamondbacks. He also has a 2.22 ERA on the season. In the last 30 days, Gallen has had an xFIP of 4.13 with 24.6% of strikeouts and 5.1% of walks. He's also earned nearly 50% of ground balls and has allowed just 15.2% of line drives. Gallen has been one of the best pitchers in baseball this year and will take on a Braves lineup that is striking out 28.7% of the time against righties in the last 30 days. We normally never see a Gallen start with an 8.5 total next to it, especially this season. So, therefore, I'm going to grab that under with Strider and Gallen on the mound. I also wouldn't even mind taking the Diamondbacks at +100 knowing Gallen is on the mound, at home. However, I do think Strider puts together a solid start, even if it's for three innings or something. I'll just ride with the under.
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Atlanta Braves Pick
- Under 8.5 (-110) (Bet $110 to Win $100)
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