Diamondbacks vs Braves, Preview & Best Bets: April 5th, 2024
Written by: Nate Hornung
Last Update: Fri Apr 05, 2024, 9:17 am ET
Read Time: 4 minutes
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We've got quite the NL Showdown as the new kids on the block, the Arizona Diamondbacks head east to take on the big bad Atlanta Braves.
This is the Braves home opener of the season, and the Diamondbacks first game on the road. With Strider on the bump, will we see the home town team run away with an easy win?
Let's dive into this game!
Diamondbacks vs Braves Game Information
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— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) April 2, 2024
Matchup Information – Arizona Diamondbacks vs Atlanta Braves
- Venue & Location: Truist Park (Atlanta, GA)
- Date: Friday, April 5th, 2024
- First Pitch: 7:20pm Eastern
Pitching Matchup
- Arizona Diamondbacks: Tommy Henry (0-1, 11.25 ERA)
- Atlanta Braves: Spencer Strider: (0-0, 3.60 ERA)
Betting Odds via BetOnline
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Run Line
- Arizona Diamondbacks +1.5 (+113)
- Atlanta Braves -1.5 (-133)
Money Line
- Arizona Diamondbacks +238
- Atlanta Braves -270
Total
- Over 8.5 (-127)
- Under 8.5 (+107)
Can Strider Shutdown Snakes?
In his first start of the season against the Phillies, Strider pitched 5 innings, giving up 2 runs and striking out 8 batters along the way. Once again, Strider seems to have the stuff.
The Braves bats didn't come alive until later in the game, so he did not pick up the win, however giving up just 3 hits is nothing to be ashamed of. But can he do the same thing at home against the Diamondbacks?
However, he does seem to give up runs against the Snakes, and I am a little scared of their bats.
While both teams bats have certainly produced this year, I'll be staying off a side and total, and will be targeting some props.
Arizona Diamondbacks vs Atlanta Braves Best Bets – Player Props
Austin Riley Over 1.5 Total Bases (+105) BetOnline
Riley had a few great games to start the season, but has been quiet in the past two. I think tonight at home against this lefty is the perfect time for him to bust out.
Since 2022, Riley has cleared this number in 48% of games but 51% of home contests, and he does very well against Arizona.
Riley has cleared 2+ bases in 10/12 games against Arizona, posting 4+ bases in 7 of those matchups. He's also posted 3+ bags in 4 straight games against the Diamondbacks.
I love this matchup for Riley, so I am betting on his bases individually, plus throwing him in a hit parlay.
Diamondbacks vs Braves Same Game Parlay (+120)
- Ronald Acuna Jr. Hit (-334)
- Austin Riley Hit (-257)
- Braves ML (-290)
- Three Leg Parlay (+120)
Something light and simple. You know why I love Riley, I've got faith in Ronald to get a base knock in the home opener, and of course I'll back the Braves with Strider on the bump.
Cute little +120 Three Team SGP. What could go wrong?
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