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The Atlanta Braves (33-23) will visit the Arizona Diamondbacks (34-23), Friday at 9:40 PM ET, in the first game of a three-game series. On the mound for the Braves will be Charlie Morton (5-5), opposed by the Diamondbacks’ Merrill Kelly (6-3).
Despite playing on the road, the Braves are still a decent moneyline favorite (-125) over the Diamondbacks (+107). The contest has an over/under set at 9.
Braves vs. Diamondbacks Odds
Run Line
Atlanta Braves (-1.5)
Moneyline
Braves (-125)
Total
9 Runs (Over: -119, Under: -101)
When, Where, at What Time is Braves vs. Diamondbacks
- Game Day: Friday, June 2, 2023
- Game Time: 9:40 PM ET
- TV Channel: BSAZ
- Location: Phoenix, Arizona
- Stadium: Chase Field
Braves Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Tonkin | 15-Day Injured List | Neck |
| Max Fried | 15-Day Injured List | Forearm |
| Dylan Lee | 15-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Ehire Adrianza | 60-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Kyle Wright | 60-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Kolby Allard | 60-Day Injured List | Oblique |
| Tyler Matzek | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Huascar Ynoa | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
Diamondbacks Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Kyle Lewis | 10-Day Injured List | Illness |
| Anthony Misiewicz | 15-Day Injured List | Calf |
| Joe Mantiply | 15-Day Injured List | Hamstring |
| Cole Sulser | 60-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Mark Melancon | 60-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Carson Kelly | 60-Day Injured List | Forearm |
| Corbin Martin | 60-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Miguel Gonzalez | Restricted List | Personal |
| Sebasrian Santana | Restricted List | Personal |
Last Time Out: Braves and Diamondbacks
The Braves were vicotrious 4-2 over the Athletics Friday in their most recent game. Jared Shuster was named the winning pitcher after throwing 5 1/3 innings, giving up two earned runs on three hits while striking out one, while Ozzie Albies went 1-for-4 with a home run and two RBI to lead them offensively.
The Diamondbacks beat the Rockies 5-4 yesterday. Ketel Marte went 2-for-4 with two doubles and an RBI, and Kevin Ginkel got the win, pitching one inning without giving up a hit or an earned run while striking out one.
Betting Trends
Braves Betting Records and Team Stats
The Braves have won 28, or 59.6%, of the 47 games they’ve played as favorites this season. Atlanta has a record of 26-14, a 65% win rate, when favored by -125 or more by bookmakers this season. The oddsmakers’ moneyline implies a 55.6% chance of a victory for the Braves. Atlanta’s games have gone over the total in 31 of their 56 chances. The Braves are 24-32-0 ATS in their 56 games with a spread this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | 56 | .324 (4) | .406 (9) | .554 (7) | 4.3% (37) | 13.4% (16) | 11.4% (43) |
| Matt Olson | 56 | .233 (128) | .357 (40) | .533 (12) | 6.7% (6) | 29.8% (150) | 15.5% (10) |
| Ozzie Albies | 56 | .251 (95) | .294 (145) | .465 (56) | 4.8% (27) | 14.7% (22) | 4.8% (151) |
| Sean Murphy | 46 | .286 (34) | .398 (10) | .553 (8) | 5.8% (15) | 22.5% (96) | 12% (34) |
| Austin Riley | 56 | .263 (72) | .332 (89) | .452 (67) | 4.1% (45) | 26.2% (126) | 9% (88) |
Diamondbacks Betting Records and Team Stats
The Diamondbacks have come away with 17 wins in the 31 contests they have been listed as the underdogs in this season. This season, Arizona has come away with a win 13 times in 24 chances when named as an underdog of at least +107 or worse on the moneyline. The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Diamondbacks have a 48.3% chance of walking away with the win. Contests with Arizona have gone over the total set by oddsmakers in 27 of 57 chances this season. The Diamondbacks are 34-23-0 against the spread in their 57 games with a line set by sportsbooks this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corbin Carroll | 52 | .293 (24) | .377 (19) | .527 (17) | 4.2% (41) | 20% (70) | 10.7% (57) |
| Lourdes Gurriel Jr. | 51 | .309 (10) | .357 (40) | .546 (9) | 4.3% (37) | 15.2% (27) | 6.2% (136) |
| Ketel Marte | 52 | .284 (37) | .342 (66) | .486 (41) | 3.5% (63) | 15.6% (30) | 6.9% (124) |
| Christian Walker | 54 | .252 (92) | .316 (113) | .485 (42) | 5.3% (24) | 19.6% (64) | 8.4% (97) |
| Geraldo Perdomo | 43 | .278 (-) | .377 (-) | .476 (-) | 3.4% (-) | 19.2% (-) | 12.3% (-) |
Braves vs. Diamondbacks Picks and Predictions
Our recommended pick for this matchup is the Diamondbacks to emerge victorious (+107 on the moneyline), while we predict the scoring will go under the total (9 runs).