4/2 MLB Free Picks: Braves/D-Backs, Mets/Giants Odds + Props

Written By:

Zachary Kelley

Published On:

April 2, 2026 11:59 AM

4/2 MLB Free Picks: Braves/D-Backs, Mets/Giants Odds + Props - Drake Baldwin (Atlanta Braves), Luis Robert Jr.
  • The Atlanta Braves are -121 road favorites against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
  • MLB betting odds favor the New York Mets (-128) on the road against the San Francisco Giants.
  • The best player props from the two games are Drake Baldwin over 0.5 runs (+110) and Luis Robert Jr. over 1.5 total hits, runs, and RBI (HRRBI).

PHOENIX – Thursday night presents an excellent betting opportunity on MLB, starting with the Atlanta Braves favored on the runline against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Atlanta won seven straight road games after playing the previous day, proving they have what it takes to cash their -121 legal sports betting odds on the moneyline.

Braves vs Diamondbacks Betting Lines

TeamSpreadMoneylineTotal
Atlanta Braves-1.5 (+135)-121O8.5 (-120)
Arizona Diamondbacks+1.5 (-160)+101U8.5 (+100)

Despite Atlanta run totals going under in all six games this season, Thursday’s 8.5-run total has -120 odds to go over. Five of the last six meetings between these teams went over, and Diamondbacks’ starter Ryne Nelson has a 7.71 earned run average to start the season.

  • Best Prop: Drake Baldwin Over 0.5 Runs (+110)

Baldwin has been the engine of Atlanta’s offense to start the 2026 campaign, scoring a run in all six games with his .423 on-base percentage. He’s a lock at legal Georgia sportsbook apps to score again on Thursday night as the hottest hitter on the team.

Back Luis Robert Jr., Mets (-128) Vs Giants On Thurs. Night

The New York Mets are the best bet at legal MLB betting sites against the San Francisco Giants with -128 odds to win outright. New York suffered a heart-breaking extra innings loss on Wednesday, but they’re favored to bounce back in San Francisco with David Peterson on the mound.

Mets vs Giants Betting Lines

TeamSpreadMoneylineTotal
New York Mets-1.5 (+135)-128O7.5 (-105)
San Francisco Giants+1.5 (-160)+107U7.5 (-115)

The Giants lineup averages 6.5 hits per game (fifth-worst), making it difficult to keep up with a Mets offense that’s ready to get back on track. Expect Luis Robert Jr. to be a contributor towards New York’s 3.5-run team total with -135 odds to go over.

  • Best Prop: Luis Robert Jr. Over 1.5 Total Hits, Runs, and RBI (+110)

While legal CA sportsbooks favor Luis Robert Jr. to go under 1.5 total hits, runs, and RBI at -150 odds, he has great value against left-hander Robbie Ray. Robert Jr. is off to a solid start to 2026, posting a .316 batting average and a 1.000 slugging percentage against lefties.

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Zachary Kelley

Zach graduated from Florida State University with a degree in Writing, Editing, and Media. Zach is interested in the legalization aspect of sports betting and enjoys participating in DFS. He has a passion for sports writing and most enjoys writing about football and baseball both professional and collegiate.