Sunday, August 21, 2011

NL Wildcard Preview: Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Atlanta Braves

The Atlanta Braves will be trying to extend a winning streak on Sunday when they take on the Arizona Diamondbacks at Turner Field.

Righthander Josh Collmenter will take the mound for the Diamondbacks to start this game. Collmenter is 6-7 this season with a 3.78 ERA.

Collmenter's opponent in this one will be Tim Hudson. The Braves righthander has a 3.13 ERA to go along with a 12-7 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Braves listed as 168-moneyline favorites versus the Diamondbacks, while the game's total is sitting at 7½.

Last time out for Arizona, they were an 8-1 loser as they battled the Braves on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Braves at -160 were rewarded, while the 9 combined runs moved the game OVER for totals bettors.

Current streak: Arizona has lost 4 straight games. Atlanta has won 3 straight games.

Team records: Arizona: 69-57 SU Atlanta: 75-52 SU

Arizona most recently: When playing on Sunday are 8-2 Before playing Washington are 5-5 After playing Atlanta are 5-5 After a loss are 4-6

Atlanta most recently: When playing on Sunday are 5-5 Before playing Chi Cubs are 6-4 After playing Arizona are 4-6 After a win are 7-3

A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 6 of Arizona's last 7 games when playing on the road against Atlanta The total has gone OVER in 10 of Arizona's last 13 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 9 of Arizona's last 13 games when playing Atlanta The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Arizona's last 6 games The total has gone OVER in 6 of Atlanta's last 7 games when playing at home against Arizona Atlanta is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games Atlanta is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home Atlanta is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Arizona

Next up: Arizona at Washington, Monday, August 22 Atlanta at Chi Cubs, Monday, August 22

NL Wildcard Preview: Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Atlanta Braves

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