Braves vs. Diamondbacks Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Friday, June 2, 2023

Jun 02, 2023

Two of the league’s top hitters will meet Friday when the Atlanta Braves (33-23) and Arizona Diamondbacks (34-23) take to the field at 9:40 PM ET, live on BSAZ. Ronald Acuna Jr. is batting .324 for the Braves (-118 favorites on the moneyline) while Lourdes Gurriel Jr. leads the underdog Diamondbacks (-100) with a .309 average.

Atlanta’s Charlie Morton and Arizona’s Merrill Kelly have been named the starters for this contest.

Braves vs. Diamondbacks Odds

Braves odds to win: -118

Diamondbacks odds to win: -100

Spread: Braves -1.5

Total: 9 runs

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Game Time and Information

Date: Friday, June 2, 2023

Time: 9:40 PM ET

TV: BSAZ

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Who Will Win Braves vs. Diamondbacks?

Braves and Diamondbacks Betting Trends

The Braves have been the moneyline favorite 48 total times this season. They’ve gone 28-20 in those games.

In games it has played as moneyline favorites with odds of -118 or shorter, Atlanta has a record of 27-16 (62.8%).

This season, the Diamondbacks have won 17 out of the 31 games, or 54.8%, in which they’ve been the underdog.

This season, Arizona has won 14 of its 27 games, or 51.9%, when it’s the underdog by at least -100 on the moneyline.

The Braves have played in 56 games with a set over/under, and have combined with their opponents to go over the total 31 times (31-22-3).

Games involving the Diamondbacks have gone over the total set by oddsmakers in 27 of 57 chances this season.

Braves Stats & Insights

The Braves are the sixth-highest scoring team in the majors, averaging five runs per game (282 total).

Atlanta averages 1.6 home runs per game to rank third in MLB action with 92 total home runs.

The Braves’ .256 batting average ranks 11th in the majors.

Atlanta strikes out 8.7 times per game to rank 17th in the majors.

The 9.6 strikeouts per nine innings compiled by the Braves pitching staff ranks third in MLB.

Atlanta has a 3.69 team ERA that ranks sixth across all MLB pitching staffs.

Diamondbacks Stats & Insights

The Diamondbacks are among the highest scoring teams in the majors, ranking fifth with 287 total runs this season.

Arizona has hit 65 homers this season, which ranks 11th in the majors.

The Diamondbacks have a team batting average of .262 this season, which ranks sixth among MLB teams.

Arizona has shown good bat-to-ball skills at the plate this season with the fourth-best strikeout rate (7.6 per game) among MLB offenses.

The Diamondbacks strike out 8.6 batters per nine innings as a pitching staff, 19th in MLB.

Arizona has pitched to a 4.34 ERA this season, which ranks 18th in baseball.

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Braves Key Players to Watch

Morton (5-5) takes the mound for the Braves in his 11th start of the season. He has a 3.59 ERA in 57 2/3 innings pitched, with 63 strikeouts.

Acuna leads Atlanta with a .324 batting average. He’s also hit 11 homers and has 31 RBI.

Matt Olson leads Atlanta in home runs with 17 and runs batted in with 42.

Ozzie Albies is slashing .251/.294/.465 this season for the Braves.

Sean Murphy has 46 hits and an OBP of .398 to go with a slugging percentage of .553 this season.

Diamondbacks Key Players to Watch

Kelly (6-3) will take to the mound for the Diamondbacks and make his 12th start of the season.

Corbin Carroll is batting .293 with 14 doubles, a triple, nine home runs and 23 walks.

Gurriel is batting .309 to lead his team.

Ketel Marte has 10 doubles, four triples, eight home runs and 16 walks while hitting .284.

Christian Walker has hit 12 home runs with 35 RBI. Both lead his team.

Braves and Diamondbacks Injuries

Braves: Michael Tonkin: 15 Day IL (Neck), Max Fried: 15 Day IL (Forearm), Dylan Lee: 15 Day IL (Shoulder), Ehire Adrianza: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Kyle Wright: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Huascar Ynoa: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Kolby Allard: 60 Day IL (Oblique), Tyler Matzek: 60 Day IL (Elbow)

Diamondbacks: Kyle Lewis: 10 Day IL (Illness), Anthony Misiewicz: 15 Day IL (Calf), Joe Mantiply: 15 Day IL (Hamstring), Cole Sulser: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Carson Kelly: 60 Day IL (Forearm), Mark Melancon: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Corbin Martin: 60 Day IL (Lat)