Atlanta Braves vs Arizona Diamondbacks Picks and Prediction for Saturday, April 4, 2026
Use Code WWWC The early portion of the MLB season continues with some intriguing matchups on Saturday, April 4. Read our Atlanta Braves vs Arizona Diamondbacks prediction along with our other Free MLB Picks on the night. The Braves have started the season hot as they enter Friday’s game with a 5-2 record. Atlanta's offense and pitching have been on the mark throughout the first week. Arizona comes into Friday's game with a 3-4 game, as they look to bounce back after Atlanta dominated in game one 17-2. These two teams will meet with first pitch set for 7:15 P.M. EST.
Atlanta on the mark early this season
Atlanta enters this weekend's series with a 5-2 record. The Braves opened the season by winning two games over the Royals. They followed it by taking two wins over the Athletics, too. The Braves started this series with a bang by defeating the Diamondbacks 17-2 on the road.
On Saturday, Bryce Elder gets the start for the Braves. The right-handed pitcher earned the win after a big performance in his opening game of the season. Elder tossed six innings and allowed zero runs and just five hits in a 4-0 win over the Athletics. Last year, Elder made 28 starts and finished with a 5.30 ERA. Elder finished last year with a 4.08 ERA in 13 road starts, too.
The Braves have started this year strong with a .281 batting average, which is the second-best mark. Atlanta has scored the fourth-most runs, while they also have the second-most hits in the league. Atlanta has also hit the second-most home runs, too. Last year, the Braves hit .245 ranking 18th in the league. The Braves also ranked 13th in runs scored and 15th in hits.
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Arizona struggles against Atlanta in first game of series
Entering Friday’s’ game, Arizona holds a 3-4 record through the first week of play. The Diamondbacks opened the season by being swept by the Dodgers. Arizona was able to bounce back by sweeping three games over the Tigers at home. The Diamondbacks were dominated by Atlanta 17-2 in the opening game of this series.
Michael Soroka gets the start for the Diamondbacks on Saturday. The right-handed pitcher was excellent in his opening start of the season. He tossed five innings against the Tigers. He allowed zero runs and just four hits, while he struck out 10 batters in Arizona’s 9-6 win. Last year, Soroka finished his year with a 4.52 ERA across 22 games with the Cubs and the Nationals.
The Diamondbacks are hitting .226 through the first week of the season, which ranks 17th. They have scored the 16th most runs to start the year, but they have the eighth most home runs already. Arizona keeps the ball in play, as they have struck out the sixth-fewest times. Last year, the Diamondbacks hit .251, as they also hit .257 during home games.
Atlanta Braves vs Arizona Diamondbacks Picks
Braves vs Diamondbacks Spread Pick
- Take the Diamondbacks to cover (5 units)
It’s been a strong start to the season for the Braves, as they were able to dominate Kansas City and the Athletics highlight their first week. In this game, I’m going to side with the Diamondbacks. Michael Soroka’s first start was excellent and if he can keep things rolling in this game, Arizona will be able to secure the win with ease. Soroka struck out 10 batters and didn’t allow a run in a big win over the Tigers. Arizona's offense can just score a few runs against a strong Atlanta team, they can ride Soroka’s arm and come away with a win.
Take Arizona to cover.
Braves vs Diamondbacks Over/Under Pick
- Take the under (5 units)
The starting pitchers are going to highlight this game. Michael Soroka is coming off an excellent performance against the Tigers, where he didn’t allow a single run, while striking out 10 batters in his first game against Detroit. Atlanta is set to start Bryce Elder, who didn’t allow a run in six in a six inning performance against the Athletics. If both pitchers are on the mark, this game will be as low-scoring as it can get.
Take the under on Saturday.
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