Braves vs Diamondbacks Picks and Prediction – 4/27/2025

The Atlanta Braves (11-14) face off against the Arizona Diamondbacks (14-12) at Chase Field on April 27th at 2:10 PM ET. Spencer Schwellenbach (2.56 ERA, 0.92 WHIP) will take the mound for Atlanta, while Brandon Pfaadt (2.73 ERA, 1.01 WHIP) gets the nod for Arizona. Atlanta is coming off a strong 8-2 win against Arizona in the first game of the series, and the Diamondbacks will be looking to bounce back. Elevate your MLB game with our top-notch MLB picks.

Atlanta has been inconsistent this season, but a recent 8-2 win showed flashes of the power they're capable of. The Braves are currently batting .238 as a team and have tallied 32 home runs so far. Sean Murphy leads the team with six home runs, while Austin Riley has been their best hitter at .304 with 18 RBIs. However, injuries are piling up with Ronald Acuña Jr., Spencer Strider, and others sidelined.

Defensively, Atlanta owns a team ERA of 4.29 and a WHIP of 1.34, both middle of the pack. Spencer Schwellenbach has been a bright spot in the rotation, limiting hitters to a .243 average while punching out 27 batters over 31.2 innings. The bullpen is shaky, especially without Reynaldo Lopez and with key arms on the IL. 

Arizona dropped the series opener but remains a solid 14-12 on the year. The Diamondbacks’ offense is rolling with a .245 batting average, 137 runs scored, and 35 home runs. Corbin Carroll has been sensational, hitting .315 with nine homers and 23 RBIs, carrying the offense. Even without Ketel Marte, this lineup is deep and tough to pitch against.

On the mound, Arizona’s team ERA sits at 4.35 with a WHIP of 1.24. Brandon Pfaadt has been reliable, holding hitters to a .237 average while striking out 23 in 29.2 innings. Arizona’s bullpen is beat up with multiple arms like Kevin Ginkel and A.J. Puk on the IL, so they’ll need Pfaadt to deliver a strong outing. 

The Diamondbacks have the better offense right now, and with Schwellenbach being a rookie still adjusting to the big leagues, Arizona should be able to string together enough quality at-bats. Corbin Carroll's hot bat and the team’s better WHIP (1.24 vs Atlanta’s 1.34) give Arizona a slight edge at home. Final Score Prediction: Arizona Diamondbacks win 6-4.