Braves vs. Diamondbacks Prediction, Odds, Probable Pitchers, Prop Bets for Thursday, April 2

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The Atlanta Braves hit the road for the first time this season as they start a four-game set against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday night.
Atlanta took two of three from both the Royals and Athletics to open the season at home. On the other hand, Arizona got swept by the Dodgers in Los Angeles before sweeping its first home series against the Tigers.
We're into the second turn through the starting rotation now for these teams with Reynaldo Lopez set to face off against Ryne Nelson.
Here are the odds, probable pitchers, and predictions for Braves vs. Diamondbacks on Thursday, April 2.
Braves vs. Diamondbacks Odds, Run Line and Total
Odds via DraftKings Sportsbook
Run Line
- Braves -1.5 (+135)
- Diamondbacks +1.5 (-163)
Moneyline
- Braves -118
- Diamondbacks -102
Total
- 9.0 (Over +101/Under -122)
Braves vs. Diamondbacks Probable Pitchers
- Braves: Reynaldo Lopez (6 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 3 K, 2 BB)
- Diamondbacks: Ryne Nelson (4.2 IP, 2 H, 4 ER, 3 K, 3 BB)
Braves vs. Diamondbacks How to Watch
- Date: Thursday, April 2
- Time: 9:40 p.m. ET
- Venue: Chase Field
- How to Watch (TV): BravesVsn, ARID
- Braves record: 4-2
- Diamondbacks record: 3-3
Braves vs. Diamondbacks Best MLB Prop Bets
Diamondbacks Best MLB Prop Bet
- Corbin Carroll OVER 1.5 Hits + Runs + RBIs (-112)
It didn't take long for Corbin Carroll to find his groove. After going 2 for 11 against the Dodgers with two singles, he homered twice while going 5 of 10 against the Tigers.
That tracks for Carroll, though, as he hit .245 with an .842 OPS on the road and .272 with a .924 OPS at home last season. I think he’ll be able to stay hot at home against Atlanta.
Braves vs. Diamondbacks Prediction and Pick
The Diamondbacks were also much better at home than on the rod last season. They went 43-38 at home and just 37-44 on the road. The Braves were also two games worse on the road than they were at home
Ryne Nelson didn’t fare too well in his first start against the Dodgers, but the Braves bat haven’t been as hot. He also was better at home (5-1, 2.71 ERA) than on the road (2-2, 4.26 ERA) last season.
I’ll back the Snakes as slight home underdogs after sweeping away the Tigers.
Pick: Diamondbacks -102
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Ryan is a sports betting writer at Sports Illustrated. He has experience working for NHL.com, NBC Sports, Covers, and more throughout his decade in the industry. As a Philadelphia native, he understands the passion and pain that come with being a sports fan.
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