The Braves (4-2) and the Diamondbacks (3-3) open a four-game series tonight in Phoenix. Atlanta took two of three earlier this week against the Athletics including 5-1 yesterday to close out the series. Chris Sale improved to 2-0 allowing one run on one hit over six innings and Drake Baldwin continued his torrid start at the plate driving in four with a couple hits. The sophomore backstop is now hitting .318 on the season.
Meanwhile, Arizona squeaked past the Tigers yesterday in Phoenix, 1-0. Zac Gallen outdueled Tarik Skubal. The veteran threw six innings of four-hit shutout ball to even his record this season at 1-1. Corbin Carroll’s first inning blast off Skubal proved to be the difference.
Lets dive into tonight’s matchup and find a sweat or two.
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Game Details and How to Watch: Braves vs. Diamondbacks
- Date: Thursday, April 2, 2026
- Time: 9:40PM EST
- Site: Chase Field
- City: Phoenix, AZ
- Network/Streaming: MLB.TV, BravesVision, DBACKS.TV
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The Latest Odds: Braves vs. Diamondbacks
The latest odds as of Thursday courtesy of FanDuel:
- Moneyline: Atlanta Braves (-118), Arizona Diamondbacks (-102)
- Spread: Braves -1.5 (+129) / Diamondbacks +1.5 (-156)
- Total: 8.5 runs
Probable Starting Pitchers: Braves vs. Diamondbacks
Pitching matchup for April 2:
- Braves: Reynaldo Lopez
Season Totals: 6.0 IP, 0-0, 1.50 ERA, 0.83 WHIP, 3K, 2 BB - White Sox: Ryne Nelson
Season Totals: 4.2 IP, 0-0, 7.71 ERA, 1.07 WHIP, 4K, 3 BB
Who’s Hot? Who’s Not! Braves vs. Diamondbacks
- Drake Baldwin already has 3 HRs this season and is hitting .318 (7-22)
- Mauricio Dubon is 7-17 (.412) through 5 games this season
- Matt Olson has struck out 9 times in 23 ABs
- Corbin Carroll has hit safely in 5 of 6 games this season with 7 hits in 21 ABs (.333)
- Ryne Nelson allowed 2 HRs in his previous start (3/27 at LA Dodgers)
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Top Betting Trends & Insights: Braves vs. Diamondbacks
- The Braves are 4-2 on the Run Line this season
- The Diamondbacks are 5-1 on the Run Line this season
- The OVER has cashed 4 times in Arizona’s 6 games this season (4-2)
- The OVER has yet to cash for Atlanta this season (0-6)
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Expert picks & predictions: Braves vs. Diamondbacks
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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Thursday’s game between the Braves and the Diamondbacks:
- Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play on the Braves on the Moneyline.
- Spread: NBC Sports Bet is staying away from a play on either side on the Run Line.
- Total: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Game Total OVER 8.5.
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