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2024 MLB Handicapping – Atlanta Braves vs Los Angeles Dodgers
(20-10) Atlanta Braves vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (21-13)
Date: Saturday, May 4th
Time: 9:10 ET
Venue: Dodger Stadium Los Angeles, CA
Projected Starting Pitchers: Bryce Elder vs. Tyler Glasnow
MLB Moneyline Odds: Braves +144 | Dodgers -173 (Bet Now!)
Today’s MLB Run Line Betting Odds: Braves +1.5 | Dodgers -1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: 9
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It’s a beautiful night for baseball in Los Angeles, where the Dodgers are set to host the Braves at 9:10 PM ET. The Dodgers are the favorites in this one, with a money line of -173 compared to the Braves at +144. The over/under line is set at 9 runs, with the over paying out at -105 compared to the under at -116.
On the mound for the Braves is Bryce Elder, while the Dodgers will counter with Tyler Glasnow. The Dodgers are currently on a two-game winning streak and sit atop the NL West, while the Braves are in second place in the NL East.
Atlanta wasted a good outing from Charlie Morton, as he went six innings and gave up just two hits and two earned runs as the Braves starter vs. the Dodgers. After scoring one run in the first inning, the Braves were held in check until they broke out for one run in the top of the 10th, picking up a 3-2 road win over the Dodgers.
Gavin Stone started for the Dodgers, giving up one earned run across six innings. He finished the game with five strikeouts but issued five walks. Michael Grove came out of the bullpen for the win.
At the plate, Austin Riley and Ronald Acuna Jr. each homered for the Braves. Riley went 2/5 with three RBIs, while Acuna Jr. scored twice and drove in a run while going 2/5.
Braves Stats
The Atlanta Braves have been one of the most potent offenses in baseball this season, leading the league in runs per game at 5.3. Their batting average of .263 is 2nd in the league, and their OPS of .757 is also 2nd.
They have been particularly good on the road, averaging 5.5 runs per game away from home. Marcell Ozuna has been their best hitter this season, with a .310 batting average, .391 on-base percentage, 9 home runs, and 32 RBI.
Ozzie Albies is currently on a 7-game hitting streak, while Austin Riley has a 3-game streak.
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Dodgers Stats
The Los Angeles Dodgers have been an offensive juggernaut this season, leading the league in several key offensive categories. Their batting average of .271 is the best in the league, and their OBP of .354 and OPS of .791 are also tops in the league. They are scoring 5.3 runs per game, which is 2nd in the league, and their 5.5 runs per game at home is the best in the league.
Their top hitters have been Mookie Betts, Shohei Ohtani, Will Smith, and Teoscar Hernández. Will Smith is currently on a 7-game hitting streak, and Andy Pages has been red-hot over his last 9 games, hitting .421 with 2 home runs.
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Bryce Elder will be making his 3rd start of the season for the Braves, and it will be on the road against the Dodgers. In his first start, he went 6 2/3 innings, giving up no runs and striking out 4. He followed that up with a no-decision vs. the Guardians, where he went 5 1/3 innings and gave up 2 earned runs.
Los Angeles is sending Tyler Glasnow to the mound today vs. the Braves, and he comes into the game with a record of 5-1 and an ERA of 2.72. So far, he has made five quality starts and is averaging 11.09 strikeouts per nine innings. In his last outing, Glasnow went six innings, giving up one earned run, and picking up the win. Looking back over his last three outings, he has gone at least six innings and has allowed one earned run or fewer in each of those starts. The right-hander has been particularly tough on the road, with an ERA of 1.7 compared to 4.2 at home.
Atlanta Braves vs. Los Angeles Dodgers MLB Baseball Betting Trends
- The Braves head into the game having gone 6-4 straight-up in their last ten games on the road.
- The Braves they are 5-5 vs. the runline in their previous ten games on the road.
- Conversely, the Dodgers are 7-3 over their last ten home games (straight-up).
- Furthermore, the Dodgers have a 6-4 mark vs. the runline across their last ten home games.
- Also, the Braves are 1-2 in their last three games as the favorite. On the other hand, they are 1-2 as the underdog (last 3).
- The Dodgers have a record of 2-1 across their last three games when favored. As the underdog, they are 3-0 in their last three games.
Atlanta Braves vs. Los Angeles Dodgers 4* Free MLB Betting Pick:
Our prediction for this Braves vs. Dodgers matchup is to take the Dodgers to win at home. However, with the money line payout being -173, we recommend taking the UNDER, as we have this game ending with a score of 3-2 in favor of the Dodgers.
Looking at the starting pitchers, Tyler Glasnow is projected to finish with six strikeouts, which is the third-best among starters today. As for Bryce Elder, he is only projected to finish with four K’s, which is the second-worst among starters.
Offensively, our projections have the Dodgers finishing with 10 hits and the Braves with nine. If you’re looking for a player prop, you could look at the Dodgers to go over their team strikeout total, as we have them finishing with 10 K’s.
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