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MLB Pick
- Diamondbacks vs. Braves Over 8.5 (-110) at Caesars Sportsbook (check our Caesars Sportsbook Review)
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Atlanta Braves
Friday, April 05, 2024 – 07:20 PM ET at Truist Park
The Arizona Diamondbacks and Atlanta Braves are expected to score nine runs per the AI Model. However, the total for this game is currently at 8.5 via Caesars. The Over is appealing in this matchup.
Offensive Outlook
It’s hard to back the Over during a Spencer Strider start. However, he’s facing one of the best lineups in baseball. Arizona should be able to at least earn a few runs to help reach the Over.
To start the year, Lourdes Gurriel, Christian Walker and Gabriel Moreno have shown off power against righties. Strider allowed a .155 ISO last season and a .167 ISO to begin this season.
Meanwhile, the Diamondbacks have only struck out 19% of the time this year against righties using the projected lineup. Strider is either strikeout or bust. He might struggle some of this game and give up a good portion of runs.
Batting Breakthrough
Still, most of the runs will come from Atlanta. Tommy Henry will take the hill for Arizona. He’s a lefty who already allowed a .235 ISO and wOBA of .437 to 19 batters this season. Even last year, he gave up a .167 ISO and wOBA of .329 to 380 batters.
The Braves have struck out at a high rate against lefties to begin the season. Still, using last year’s stats and today’s projected lineup, the Braves hit a .240 ISO and wOBA of .378 against lefties.
This is a great spot for the Braves’ bats to come alive. So, based on our MLB odds, let’s take the Over in this one.
MLB Pick: Over 8.5 (-110) at Caesars Sportsbook
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