Vegas Writer - Arizona Diamondbacks vs Atlanta Braves

VW'S MLB N.L. TOTAL OF THE WEEK +2 SIDES, 3-0

Handicapper
Vegas Writer
League
MLB
Competition
Arizona Diamondbacks vs Atlanta Braves
Release Date
06/03/2025 10:14 AM
Event Date
06/03/2025 07:15 PM
Bet Type
Over / Under
Pick
Arizona Diamondbacks vs Atlanta Braves Over 8.5 (-115) (BetOnline)
Outcome
Win
Analysis
I'm playing the Arizona Diamondbacks and Atlanta Braves over the posted number with a pitching clash that reeks of a high final. The Diamondbacks are rolling with Zac Gallen (3-7, 5.54) while the Braves are going with Spencer Strider (0-3, 4.50), and with seven of the last 10 meetings landing over, I like this one to follow suit. Gallen is 2-2 with a 4.07 ERA in four road starts, and if there is one area he's struggled it's in keeping the ball inside the park, having allowed 10 home runs. His last four starts have been rough, as he's allowed 19 earned runs over 21.1 innings for an 8.02 ERA. With Strider, we have a right-hander who has yet to pitch in Atlanta, and I would imagine the nerves will be on high as he looks to improve. The anxiety could build up, and quite frankly, even if he allows three runs over six innings (a quality start), it helps us get closer to the total. I'll play this one high.

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