Los Angeles Dodgers vs Atlanta Braves Preview
At 9:10 PM from Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, we have an NL matchup between the Braves and Dodgers. Heading into Saturday’s game, the Braves have a record of 20-10, while the Dodgers are 21-13. The over/under line is at 9 runs, and the Dodgers are the favorite at -173.
SNLA will be televising Saturday night’s game, and the Braves are starting Bryce Elder. As for the Dodgers, they are sending Tyler Glasnow to the mound.
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Los Angeles Dodgers Trends and Key Stats
- Over the course of their previous five away games, the Braves have recorded a 2-3 record, with a 1-4 performance on the runline.
- Conversely, the Dodgers have achieved a 3-2 (SU) record and 3-2 record in their last five home games.
- In their last ten games as the favorite, the Dodgers have a record of 8-2 straight-up, and have gone 7-3 against the runline.
- Over their previous ten games as the underdog, the Braves have a straight-up record of 5-5 and a 5-5 record vs. the runline.
Thanks to a late rally, the Dodgers picked up a 4-3 win over the Braves in the most recent game of this series. Heading into the game, the Dodgers were favored at -114 on the money line.
Atlanta had a 1-0 lead after the first inning and added two more runs in the 4th, but they wouldn’t score another run. As for the Dodgers, they got on the board with one run in the 3rd and didn’t score another run until putting up one in the 8th. Heading into the bottom of the 8th, the Dodgers were down 3-2.
Gavin Stone got the win for the Dodgers, going six innings and giving up just one run. He finished the game with five strikeouts but issued one walk. Jesse Chavez took the loss for the Braves out of the bullpen.
Los Angeles Dodgers vs Atlanta Braves Prediction
Heading into today’s road matchup vs. the Dodgers, the Braves are 20-10 overall, putting them a half-game behind the Phillies for the NL East lead. So far, they have gone 8-4 in divisional matchups. The Braves are playing the Dodgers as part of a series, and they have an overall series record of 7-2-1.
At home, the Braves have been strong this year, going 11-4. On the road, they are 9-6 this season. Atlanta has been really good as the favorite this year, going 20-9. However, they are 0-1 as the underdog, which includes being 0-1 as the road underdog. Looking at their recent performance, the Braves are 6-4 over their last 10 games.
The Braves are 15-15 against the run line this season, and they are 9-6 on the road. They have covered the run line in their last two road games and are 1-0 as an underdog. The average run margin in their wins is +3.6, while it is -2.6 in their losses.
The Braves have been on a 10-game under streak, and their games have averaged 7 runs per game. The Braves have an over/under record of 11-17 on the season, and their games have averaged 9.1 runs per game. When the over/under line is set at 9 runs, their record is 2-5-1. In the last 10 games, the over/under line has been set at 9 runs 33.3% of the time and under 40.0% of the time. Their games have averaged 9 runs per game on the season.
Bryce Elder is on the mound for the Braves today against the Dodgers. This is his first start on the road this season. In his first start of the year, he went 6 2/3 innings and didn’t allow a run. Then, in his last start, he went 5 1/3 innings and gave up 2 earned runs.
Marcell Ozuna has been one of the league’s top power hitters so far this season, as his nine home runs are the 2nd most in the league. He also leads the MLB with 32 RBIs. Ozuna comes into the game with a batting average of .310, which is the 2nd best mark on the team. Michael Harris II has also been a key contributor to the Braves lineup, as he is batting .287 and has three homers.
Currently, the Braves have the league’s top offense, averaging 5.3 runs per game. They also have the league’s top team batting average and on-base percentage. The Braves have been swinging the bats well of late, as Ozzie Albies is on a seven-game hitting streak and has gone 10/30 in his last seven games.
With an overall record of 21-13, the Dodgers lead the NL West by 4.5 games over the Padres. The Dodgers have won two straight games and are hosting the Braves today. So far, they have gone 7-4 in divisional games.
The Dodgers have an overall series record of 7-5 this season, and they have won three straight series. Los Angeles has been really good in night games this season, going 14-6. At home, the Dodgers are 10-8 this season and 11-5 on the road.
The Dodgers have been a solid run line bet this season, going 16-18 overall. They have been especially profitable on the road, going 10-6 against the run line. However, they have struggled at home, going just 6-12 against the run line. Overall, they have an average run differential of +1.5 runs per game, with an average run differential of +2.2 runs per game on the road.
The Dodgers have gone under the total in three straight games, and their games have averaged 7 combined runs per game over their last 10 games. The Dodgers have gone under the total in 70.6% of their games this season, and their games have averaged 9.2 combined runs per game this season. The Dodgers have gone under the total in 19 of their 34 games this season, and their games have had an average total of 9 runs per game this season.
Los Angeles starter Tyler Glasnow has been pitching well this season, as he comes into the game with a record of 5-1 and an ERA of 2.72. So far, he has made seven starts and has turned in five quality starts. Per nine innings, Glasnow is averaging 11.09 strikeouts, and his total of 53 strikeouts leads the league. In his most recent outing, he gave up just one earned run in six innings of work. Before that, he had given up at least two homers in three straight starts. At home, his ERA is 4.2 compared to 1.7 on the road.
Los Angeles comes into the game with the league’s top batting average at .271, and they are also the top scoring team in the league at 5.3 runs per game. The Dodgers have been even better at home, averaging 5.5 runs per contest. As a team, they are also the league’s top on-base percentage team, and they also lead the league in OPS.
Will Smith has been on a tear for the Dodgers, going 9/26 with three homers over his last six games. He also has seven RBIs in that stretch. Smith’s 25 RBIs are currently the best mark on the team, and he is also 2nd on the team with a batting average of .351. Mookie Betts and Shohei Ohtani are also near the top of the league in batting average, with Betts hitting .363 and Ohtani coming in at .336.
There are a few ways you can play this one, but we like the over, with the line sitting at 9 runs. We actually have this one ending with a combined 11 runs, giving you some room if the line moves.
Offensively, we have the Dodgers finishing with 10 hits and the Braves with nine. If you’re looking at player props, Tyler Glasnow is projected to finish with six K’s, which is the third-best among starters today.
Los Angeles Dodgers vs Atlanta Braves Betting Tips
- Take the Dodgers on the moneyline
- On the run line we like the Braves (+1.5)
- Projecting a combined 11 runs, we like the over
Los Angeles Dodgers Injury Report
| Player | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Ryan Brasier | Out | Calf |
| Clayton Kershaw | Out | Shoulder |
| Jason Heyward | Out | Back |
| Blake Treinen | Out | Lung |
| Walker Buehler | Out | Elbow |
| Dustin May | Out | Elbow |
| Brusdar Graterol | Out | Shoulder |
| Tony Gonsolin | Out | Arm |
| Connor Brogdon | Out | Foot |
| Bobby Miller | Out | Shoulder |
| Kyle Hurt | Out | Shoulder |
| Emmet Sheehan | Out | Forearm |
Atlanta Braves Injury Report
| Player | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Angel Perdomo | Out | Elbow |
| Sean Murphy | Out | Oblique |
| Spencer Strider | Out | Elbow |
