Picks for 4/2/26
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9:40 PM EST
Rotation # 951-952
Braves/DBacks Over 9 runs (win)
Lopez/Nelson
The Braves take to the road for the first time this year, facing hard-throwing Ryne Nelson. Atlanta doesn’t strikeout a lot and will have their chances to put the ball in play for extra base hits. The Diamondbacks bullpen is riddled with injuries and just isn’t very good, and has disappointed Nelson as much as any pitcher by blowing potential wins. Braves starter Reynaldo Lopez didn’t pitch much last year due to injury, although he looked good in his first appearance against the Royals. We will see if his velocity holds up against a Diamondbacks team that always hits the ball well at home. Neither starting pitcher has a high strikeout-to-walk rate. It’s hard to back Arizona at this current point in the year because of their bullpen, so the Braves will have opportunities to get back in the game late if needed. Look for both teams to do enough to make it a high-scoring contest. Take the Over.
9:40 PM EST
Rotation # 951-952
Braves/DBacks Over 9 runs (win)
Lopez/Nelson
The Braves take to the road for the first time this year, facing hard-throwing Ryne Nelson. Atlanta doesn’t strikeout a lot and will have their chances to put the ball in play for extra base hits. The Diamondbacks bullpen is riddled with injuries and just isn’t very good, and has disappointed Nelson as much as any pitcher by blowing potential wins. Braves starter Reynaldo Lopez didn’t pitch much last year due to injury, although he looked good in his first appearance against the Royals. We will see if his velocity holds up against a Diamondbacks team that always hits the ball well at home. Neither starting pitcher has a high strikeout-to-walk rate. It’s hard to back Arizona at this current point in the year because of their bullpen, so the Braves will have opportunities to get back in the game late if needed. Look for both teams to do enough to make it a high-scoring contest. Take the Over.