Arizona Diamondbacks vs Atlanta Braves Prediction, Preview and Odds - 08/14/2026

Game Time: 7:15 pm ET, Friday, August 14, 2026

Venue:  Truist Park, Atlanta, GA 

Where to Watch:  MLB TV

DraftKings:  Moneyline odds:  Diamondbacks +175, Braves -225; Over/Under:  7.5 runs

Bet365:  Moneyline odds:  Diamondbacks +175, Braves -225; Over/Under:  7.5 runs

BetMGM:  Moneyline odds:  Diamondbacks +175, Braves -225; Over/Under:  7.5 runs

Arizona Diamondbacks:  64-58 (3rd place, NL West)

Atlanta Braves:  73-48 (1st place, NL East)

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Arizona Diamondbacks:  5-5 last 10

Atlanta Braves:  7-3 last 10

The Diamondbacks are entering this series off a loss and lost their 3-game series against the Colorado Rockies 2-1 in their last series. They enter this game with a 64-58 record overall and have a road record of 28-31. This is the series opener of a 3-game series with the Braves on Friday and they have Thursday off as a day of rest. Their offense ranks 19th in the MLB with a .712 OPS. Merrill Kelly was their starting pitcher on Wednesday while Brandon Pfaadt is making his start in this game on Friday. He is 6-1 with a 3.36 ERA this season. His team won 7 of their last 8 games this season with him making an appearance. In his last MLB regular season appearance, he allowed 0 ER, 0 HR, and 2 BB with 2 SO on 2 hits through 7 IP against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

The Braves are entering this series off a win and won their 3-game series against the New York Mets 2-1 in their last series. They enter this game with a 73-48 record overall and have a home record of 41-21. This is the 1st game of a 3-game series with the Diamondbacks on Friday and they have Thursday off as a day of rest. Their offense ranks 7th in the MLB with a .734 OPS. Tyler Mahle was their starting pitcher on Wednesday while Chris Sale is making his start in this game on Friday. He is 12-7 with a 2.20 ERA this season. His team won 3 of their last 4 games this season with him making an appearance. In his last MLB regular season start, he allowed 3 earned runs, 0 homers, and 2 walks with 8 strikeouts on 5 hits through 6 innings pitched against the New York Yankees.

The current betting odds have the Braves listed as a big favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Braves have looked great in their games this season with their 73-48 record overall which has them right at the top of the NL East with one of the best records in MLB. They have looked great in their own ballpark too with their 41-21 home record this season. Meanwhile, the Diamondbacks have looked good in their games this season with their 64-58 record overall which has them right in the middle of the NL West. They haven't been a great road team though with their 28-31 road record this year. The Diamondbacks haven't had a great offense this season either and lately they haven't been at their best, now 5-5 in their last 10 games and coming off a series loss to the Rockies. The Braves have been rolling again lately though, now 7-3 in their last 10 games, and they have a top 10 offense in the league too. The Braves are going with Sale in this one and he has looked great this season. He is 12-7 with a 2.20 ERA and he has been their ace. He did give up 3 earned runs in his last start, but that hasn't been a common theme for him this year and the team has still won 3 of their last 4 games with him starting. The Diamondbacks are going with Pfaadt in this one and he has looked good this season too. He is 6-1 with a 3.36 ERA and he has looked great for them lately. He is coming off another great start in which he gave up no runs and the team has won 7 of their last 8 games with him starting too. As good as he has looked lately, the bullpen hasn't looked as good and this Braves pitching staff has been improving lately as they have been getting healthier. The Braves also have one of the best home records in the league, so look for them to take advantage of this pitching matchup with one of their best starters on the mound. The best way to place a bet here is on the Braves to win this game. 

Diamondbacks Braves Prediction:  Our MLB Pick for Friday, August 14, 2026 (7:15 pm ET start time) is Braves 4 Diamondbacks 2.

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Arizona Diamondbacks: 232-214 (+7 units) on the moneyline in all games. 109-111 (+11.9 units) on the moneyline in road games. 117-113 (+18.1 units) on the moneyline when playing against a team with a winning record. 10-3 UNDER when playing against a good team (Win Pct. 54% to 62%).

Atlanta Braves: 37-52 (-30.8 units) on the moneyline against NL West opponents. 238-209 (-38.1 units) on the moneyline in all games. 126-98 (-19 units) on the moneyline in home games. 19-12 UNDER vs. a starting pitcher who gives up 0.5 or less HR's/start.

Arizona Diamondbacks:  R. Thompson (RP) Fifteen Day IL - Back. D. Jameson (RP) Fifteen Day IL - Hip. Z. Gallen (SP) Sixty Day IL - Elbow. L. Gurriel Jr. (LF) Ten Day IL - Adductor. T. Troy (LF) Ten Day IL - Shoulder. J. Lawlar (LF) Ten Day IL - Hamstring. R. Nelson (SP) Sixty Day IL - Elbow. C. Mena (SP) Sixty Day IL - Shoulder. B. Walston (SP) Sixty Day IL - Elbow. C. Burnes (SP) Sixty Day IL - Elbow. A. Puk (RP) Sixty Day IL - Elbow. J. Martinez (RP) Sixty Day IL - Elbow. A. Saalfrank (RP) Sixty Day IL - Shoulder.

Atlanta Braves:  R. Lopez (SP) Fifteen Day IL - Knee. R. Suarez (RP) Fifteen Day IL - Elbow. S. Strider (SP) Sixty Day IL - Elbow. J. Wentz (RP) Sixty Day IL - Knee. J. Jimenez (RP) Sixty Day IL - Knee. S. Schwellenbach (SP) Sixty Day IL - Elbow.

"If you were to tell me we're going to have 21 baserunners before the game, I would tell you that we're going to score 10 runs at least." - Torey Lovullo after his team’s loss against the Rockies in their game on Wednesday.

“He’s pitching like a frontline starter. He was on a pretty tough stage that first time out [at Yankee Stadium on Friday]. He looks very much in control of his outings when he's on the mound. He has a slow heartbeat and an ability to execute pitches. I really like what I see.” - Walt Weiss after his team’s win against the Mets in their game on Wednesday.

Geraldo Perdomo (S) SS

Corbin Carroll (L) RF

Gabriel Moreno (R) C

Ketel Marte (S) 2B

Lars Nootbaar (L) DH

Nolan Arenado (R) 3B

Max Kepler (L) LF

Tim Tawa (R) 1B

Ryan Waldschmidt (R) CF

Ronald Acuña Jr. (R) RF

Drake Baldwin (L) DH

Matt Olson (L) 1B

Ozzie Albies (S) 2B

Michael Harris II (L) CF

Mauricio Dubón (R) SS

Lane Thomas (R) LF

Austin Riley (R) 3B

Sean Murphy (R) C

Batting Average:  Jordan Lawlar (.316)

Hits:  Ketel Marte (117)

Home Runs:  Ketel Marte (21)

RBI:  Ketel Marte (67)

Stolen Bases:  Geraldo Perdomo (17)

Wins:  Eduardo Rodriguez (11)

Saves:  Paul Sewald (24)

ERA:  Gerardo Carrillo (0.71)

Batting Average:  Jair Camargo (.500)

Hits:  Michael Harris (127)

Home Runs:  Matt Olson (35)

RBI:  Matt Olson (74)

Stolen Bases:  Ronald Acuña (15)

Wins:  Chris Sale (12)

Saves:  Raisel Iglesias (24)

ERA:  Hunter Stratton (0.00)

Managers:

Arizona Diamondbacks: Torey Lovullo (10th season)

Atlanta Braves: Walt Weiss (1st season)