Merrill Kelly allowed one hit in seven dominant innings, outpitching eight-time All-Star Chris Sale, and the Arizona Diamondbacks held off the scuffling Atlanta Braves 2-1 on Wednesday night for their third straight victory.

Merrill Kelly was just too much for Atlanta’s lineup to deal with in this one. Kelly pitched seven shutout innings as Chris Sale’s strong start went down in vain. The Atlanta Braves had their chances (especially late) but they were unable to capitalize and ended up falling to the Diamondbacks in an uninspiring 2-1 defeat.

The Arizona Diamondbacks (30-31) and Atlanta Braves (27-33) wrap up their 3-game series Thursday. First pitch from Truist Park is set for 12:15 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Diamondbacks vs. Braves odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

The Braves rank 13th in baseball with 63 home runs. They average 1.1 per game. The Diamondbacks have hit 84 homers this season, which ranks fourth in the league. Get ready for the Braves vs. Diamondbacks with what you need to know ahead of Thursday's game, including viewing options.

The Atlanta Braves play against the Arizona Diamondbacks in an MLB game tonight. Fans can watch this game for free online.