Braves vs. Diamondbacks Prediction, Betting Tips & Picks 5/30/2022

The Atlanta Braves (23-25) will look to Marcell Ozuna, who is coming off a two-homer game, to lead them in a matchup with the Arizona Diamondbacks (23-26) Monday at 8:10 PM ET. The Braves are -120 favorites for the contest, according to sportsbooks. Spencer Strider will get the ball for Atlanta while Arizona counter with Zac Gallen.

Braves vs. Diamondbacks Spread and Betting Line

Computer Predictions for Braves vs. Diamondbacks

Our computer pick: Arizona Diamondbacks (+101) and Over (8.5)

Braves vs. Diamondbacks Game Info

• Atlanta Braves probable starting pitcher: Spencer Strider
• Arizona Diamondbacks probable starting pitcher: Zac Gallen
• Game Day: Monday, May 30, 2022
• Game Time: 8:10 PM ET
• Location: Phoenix, Arizona
• Stadium: Chase Field

Atlanta Braves vs Arizona Diamondbacks Pitching Matchup

Braves Starter Spencer Strider

• Strider makes his first start of the season for the Braves.
• The 23-year-old right-hander pitched in relief in his last outing this season, one of 11 appearances so far.
• In 11 appearances this season, he has compiled a 2.22 ERA and averages 13.7 strikeouts per nine innings while opposing batters are hitting .167 against him.
• The Diamondbacks have MLB’s 22nd-ranked scoring offense (189 total runs) and have put up a .216 batting average as a team while hitting 57 home runs (sixth in the league) this season.

Diamondbacks Starter Zac Gallen

• Gallen (3-0) will take the mound for the Diamondbacks, his ninth start of the season.
• The right-hander gave up six earned runs in 5 1/3 innings pitched on Wednesday in his last outing, a matchup with the Kansas City Royals.
• The 26-year-old has an ERA of 2.22 and 8.7 strikeouts per nine innings with an opponent batting average of .170 in eight games this season.
• In eight starts this season, he’s earned a quality start in four of them.
• Gallen has pitched five or more innings in seven straight games and will look to extend that streak.
• The Braves have scored 198 runs this season, which ranks 17th in MLB. They have 367 hits, 17th in baseball, with 60 home runs (fourth in the league).

Braves Betting Picks & Insights

• The Braves have won 16, or 53.3%, of the 30 games they’ve played as favorites this season.
• This season, Atlanta has won 15 of its 27 games, or 55.6%, when favored by at least -120 on the moneyline.
• Sportsbooks have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Braves have a 54.5% chance to win.
• Atlanta and its opponents have hit the over in 27 of their 48 games with a total this season.
• The Braves are 22-26-0 against the spread in their 48 chances this season.

Diamondbacks Betting Picks & Insights

• The Diamondbacks have been victorious in 20, or 43.5%, of the 46 contests they have been chosen as underdogs in this season.
• Arizona has a mark of 19-25 in contests where sportsbooks favor them by +101 or worse on the moneyline.
• The Diamondbacks have an implied victory probability of 49.8% according to the moneyline set for this matchup.
• Arizona and its opponents have gone over the total this season in 24 of their 54 opportunities.
• The Diamondbacks are 32-22-0 against the spread in their 54 games with a line set by sportsbooks this season.

Braves Leaders & Batting Stats

• Ozzie Albies is batting .247 with 11 doubles, six home runs and 12 walks.
• Among all hitters in MLB, Albies’ home run total places him 53rd, and his RBI tally puts him 71st.
• Matt Olson has 20 doubles, five home runs and 32 walks while hitting .249.
• Olson ranks 76th in homers and 125th in RBI among all MLB batters this year.
• Austin Riley paces the Braves with 11 home runs.
• Riley will look to build on his seven-game hitting in this matchup. During his last 10 games he is batting .275 with two doubles, three home runs, two walks and five RBI.
• Dansby Swanson’s 24 RBI and .263 batting average both pace his team.
• Swanson is riding a two-game hitting streak into this one. In his last five games he is hitting .421 with a double, a home run, two walks and three RBI.

Diamondbacks Leaders & Batting Stats

• Christian Walker has a team-high 12 home runs and has driven in 22 runs.
• Walker is fifth in home runs and 71st in RBI among all hitters in MLB.
• Daulton Varsho is batting .264 to lead the lineup.
• Among all major league hitters, Varsho ranks 36th in homers and 85th in RBI.
• David Peralta is hitting .232 with seven doubles, a triple, eight home runs and 18 walks.
• Ketel Marte is batting .250 with 16 doubles, a triple, two home runs and 14 walks.

Betting Tips for Braves vs. Diamondbacks

After taking a look at all of the key stats and trends for this matchup, our best bet is the Diamondbacks on the moneyline at +101. Our computer prediction sees the scoring going over the total of 8.5 runs.