Braves vs Diamondbacks Picks and Prediction – 4/26/2025

The Atlanta Braves will be returning to Chase Field on Friday, where they will take on the Arizona Diamondbacks. Get the rest of our free MLB picks here! The Atlanta Braves are ranked 18th according to the ESPN April rankings. Atlanta has lost their last two games played in Arizona. The Braves outfielder RF Ronald Acuna Jr has not returned yet from the injured list. He was be replaced by Jarred Kelenic. Chris Sale is headed to the mound for the Braves in this game, he has won his last two starts against San Diego. Atlanta has the 21st ranked bullpen so far this season. Austin Riley leads the Braves this season with a .298 batting average, 6 home runs and 16 RBI. Atlanta is 4-1 in their last five games played.

The Arizona Diamondbacks are ranked 8th according to the ESPN early April rankings. The Diamondbacks are 2-0 in their last two games played against Atlanta. Zac Gallen will be Arizona's starting pitcher on Friday, he has lost his last start against Atlanta giving up seven hits and five runs. Arizona has the 13th best bullpen so far this season. Geraldo Perdomo leads the Diamondbacks this season a .275 batting average and 19 RBI. The Diamondbacks are 2-3 in their last five games played. 

The Atlanta Braves are only 2-11 away from home so far this year. The Braves have lost their last two games played against Arizona. Starting pitcher Chris Sale has had trouble pitching on the road this season. The Arizona Diamondbacks are 7-5 at home and will have Zac Gallen on the mound. Gallen usually pitches well at home. The Diamondbacks will get some timely hitting and good pitching out of the bullpen to get a victory in this matchup. Final Score Prediction, Arizona Diamondbacks win 7-5.