Diamondbacks vs Braves Prediction, Odds & Best Bet for July 18 (Atlanta Shakes Off Recent Shortcomings)

The Arizona Diamondbacks (52-42) and Atlanta Braves (61-31) will begin their second three-game series of the 2023 MLB season on Tuesday, July 18.

Diamondbacks vs Braves Game Info

• Date: Tuesday, July 18, 2023
• Time: 7:20 p.m. ET
• Venue: Truist Park -- Atlanta, Georgia
• Coverage: MLB.TV

The Diamondbacks head into tonight's matchup on a four-game losing streak after getting swept by the Toronto Blue Jays over the weekend. On the flip side, the Braves dropped to 1-3 in their last four games with Sunday's 8-1 loss to the Chicago White Sox. Needless to say, both teams need a win tonight.

Diamondbacks vs Braves Odds & Spread

• All MLB betting lines, odds, and prop bets are from FanDuel Sportsbook.
• Moneyline: ARI: (+154) | ATL: (-184)
• Spread: ARI: +1.5 (-111) | ATL: +1.5 (-108)
• Total: 10.5 -- Over: (-102) | Under: (-120)

The Braves enter this contest as home favorites on the moneyline and spread per FanDuel Sportsbook's odds. This 7:20 p.m. ET clash also features an over/under of 10.5 runs with the Under being favored at -120 odds.

Diamondbacks vs Braves Betting Trends

• Arizona is 2-8 straight up (SU) in its last 10 games.
• Atlanta is 6-1 SU in its last seven games against Arizona.
• The total has hit the Under in four of Arizona's last five road games against Atlanta.
• The total has hit the Under in six of Atlanta's last seven games.

Diamondbacks vs Braves Prediction & Pick

On July 2, the Diamondbacks owned the NL West's first-place spot, three games ahead of the next-closest team. Unfortunately, they've gone an abysmal 2-8 SU since, dropping to third in the division. The D-Backs have barely generated any offense during their slide, averaging 2.9 runs with a minus-2.3 average run margin.

The Diamondbacks now have the displeasure of facing the MLB-leading Braves, who've been victorious in 17 of their last 20 outings at Truist Park. Starting pitcher Bryce Elder also gives Atlanta a great chance to win any time he takes to the mound, going 7-2 with a 2.97 ERA and 1.198 WHIP in his first 18 starts of the season.

With how poorly Arizona has been playing, I don't see it beating a World Series contender like Atlanta. The Braves are due for a bounce-back performance after getting embarrassed by the Chicago White Sox and facing the Diamondbacks presents a fantastic opportunity to get their mojo back.

Back the Braves to make an example out of the D-Backs.

Final Score Prediction: Braves: 6 | Diamondbacks: 3

Diamondbacks vs Braves Best Bet

The Braves' projected run total for tonight sits at 5.5 and I see them exceeding it. For starters, the Braves have one of the best offenses in baseball, possessing a .270 team batting average (No. 2 in MLB) while averaging 5.59 runs (No. 2) and 1.88 home runs (No. 1) per game.

The Diamondbacks are also starting right-handed pitcher Zach Davies, which bodes well for the Braves. Arizona has surrendered a whopping average of 8.3 runs in Davies' last six starts, which includes allowing more than 5.5 runs on four of those occasions.

With the home crowd giving them a boost to get back on track, look for the Braves' bats to come alive tonight.

Bet: Braves Total Runs — Over 5.5 (-125)

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