MLB Prop Bets: Atlanta Braves vs Arizona Diamondbacks (August 16, 2026)
The Arizona Diamondbacks (66-58) face the Atlanta Braves (73-50) at Truist Park on Sunday at 1:35pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Michael Soroka is the probable pitcher for the Diamondbacks, while Bryce Elder is the probable pitcher for the Braves. The Braves are favored to win at -131, while the Diamondbacks are at +109. The total runs line is set at 8.5, with OVER at -120 and UNDER at +100.
- The Diamondbacks (-198) have a 70-54 Run Line record this season, while the Braves (+162) hold a record of 68-55.
- The Diamondbacks have a 50-65-9 O/U record this season (meaning 50 games have gone over the total runs line, 65 have gone under and nine have resulted in a push). The Braves have a 57-57-9 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Diamondbacks are averaging 4.5 runs per game this season (13th in the league). Comparatively, the Braves are averaging 4.8 (6th).
- In the field, the Diamondbacks are allowing 4.4 runs per game this season (T15th in the league), while the Braves are allowing an average of 3.9 runs (6th).
Let's take a look at how these teams perform in some other key statistical areas.
Batting Insights:
Batting Average
- Looking at their batting averages this season, the Diamondbacks are at .244 (ranking 13th in the Major leagues), while the Braves are batting .247 (11th).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Braves are one of the best in the Major Leagues, hitting 165 to rank 4th. Alternatively, the Diamondbacks are at the opposite end of the home run standings, hitting just 122 (27th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Diamondbacks have recorded 536 RBIs to rank 11th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Braves have recorded 570 RBIs to rank 6th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Braves have an earned run average of 3.64 this season (5th in the Majors), while The Diamondbacks have an ERA of 4.08 (13th).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Diamondbacks have recorded 844 this season, ranking 29th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Braves rank 11th for total strikeouts, recording 1059.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .230 against the Braves this season (4th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Diamondbacks' opponents are at .250 (22nd).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diamondbacks | 29-33-62 | 17-13-31 | 12-20-29 | 16-10-25 | 13-23-37 | 0-0-2 | 5-2-3 |
| Braves | 29-27-67 | 19-10-35 | 10-17-32 | 24-21-45 | 5-6-22 | 0-0-0 | 1-2-7 |
Lead After Three Innings
The Diamondbacks are -105 to lead after three innings, while the Braves are -125.
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diamondbacks | 41-56-27 | 26-20-15 | 14-35-12 | 23-15-13 | 18-41-14 | 1-1-0 | 7-2-1 |
| Braves | 52-42-29 | 34-18-12 | 18-24-17 | 45-25-20 | 7-17-9 | 0-0-0 | 3-4-3 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying -105 and the YRFI is paying -125.
- The NRFI is 54-70 in Diamondbacks games this season. The Braves have a 62-61 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Diamondbacks recorded a 10-3 victory over the Braves at Truist Park yesterday. Nolan Arenado was crushing the ball in that matchup, hitting 2 home runs and recording 4 RBIs. The Diamondbacks have now won five straight at Truist Park against the Braves.
