A key battle on the MLB betting odds menu sees the visiting Atlanta Braves dueling the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday at Chase Field.
Arizona sends Robbie Ray out against Matt Wisler for the Atlanta Braves in this game. Ray is 7-11 with a 4.24 ERA on the season, while Wisler is 4-11 on the year and has a 5.16 ERA.
Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 6.4-5.8 victory for the Braves. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.
Atlanta Braves vs Arizona Diamondbacks Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Arizona Diamondbacks bring a 53-74 record to the battle against the 46-81 Braves. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Arizona vs Atlanta injuries news.
The MLB Power Rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Arizona Diamondbacks rated this week at No. 29 and the Atlanta Braves sitting at No. 22.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Arizona Diamondbacks No. 12-rated offense, averaging 4.6 runs per game, against a Atlanta Braves defense that ranks No. 26 at 4.94 in runs allowed per game. The Arizona Diamondbacks have averaged 9.29 hits per game so far, more than Atlanta Braves batters have averaged on the year (8.43 hits per game).
Pitching and defensive stats are important baseball handicapping betting factors and Arizona has the No. 30-ranked defense. In the other dugout, the Braves own the No. 26 mark in runs allowed.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Braves got to extra innings, but lost when they got there against Arizona on Wednesday; it was a 10-9 final at Chase Field in MLB wagering action.
Next Betting Matchups
Atlanta at San Francisco, Friday, August 26th
Arizona home to Cincinnati, Friday, August 26th