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2025 MLB Handicapping – Los Angeles Dodgers vs Atlanta Braves
(21-10) Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Atlanta Braves (14-16)
Date: Friday, May 2nd
Time: 7:15 ET
Venue: Truist Park Atlanta, GA
Projected Starting Pitchers: Yoshinobu Yamamoto vs. Grant Holmes
MLB Moneyline Odds: Dodgers -173 | Braves +148 (Bet Now!)
Today’s MLB Run Line Betting Odds: Dodgers -1.5 | Braves +1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: 9
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Dodgers vs. Braves Gameday
First pitch for Friday’s matchup between the Dodgers and Braves is set for 7:15 PM ET from Truist Park in Atlanta, GA. Los Angeles is currently on a five-game winning streak and has an overall record of 21-10, while the Braves are 3rd in the NL East with a record of 14-16.
The over/under line for this one is at 9 runs, and the Dodgers are the heavy favorite on the money line, with their odds sitting at -173 compared to the Braves at +148. Grant Holmes is starting for the Braves, and the Dodgers are going with Yoshinobu Yamamoto.
Los Angeles Dodgers
Heading into their last game vs. the Marlins, the Dodgers closed out the series with a 12-7 win. Leading up to the game, they were the heavy favorite at -327. Offensively, the Dodgers scored their 12 runs on 17 hits and only hit two home runs.
Tony Gonsolin got the start for the Dodgers, going six innings and giving up three earned runs on six hits. He only had one strikeout in the outing and got the win.
Los Angeles is currently on a five-game winning streak, and they are 21-10 overall this season. The Dodgers lead the NL West by 1.5 games over the Padres and have gone 3-0 against other teams in their division. At home, the Dodgers have been great this year, putting together a 15-3 record. On the road, they are just above .500 at 6-7.
So far, the Dodgers have yet to lose a game as the favorite this year, and they are 21-10 as the underdog. The team’s overall series record is 7-4 this year, and they have won two straight series. Los Angeles closed out their series vs. the Marlins with three straight wins, and they are doing this after going 6-4 over their last 10 games.
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Dodgers Stats
Teoscar Hernandez has been on a tear of late, going 17/40 in his last nine games, including four homers and 15 RBIs. He is also on a nine-game hitting streak. Hernandez’s nine homers are 2nd in the league and tops on the Dodgers. Tommy Edman is also a big power threat for the Dodgers, as he has gone deep eight times this season, which is 3rd in the league.
As a team, the Dodgers are 2nd in the league in home runs and are 3rd in scoring at 5.4 runs per contest. They have been even better at home, averaging 6.1 runs per game. Overall, they are batting .258, which is 4th in the league.
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Atlanta Braves
Heading into their last game vs. the Rockies, the Braves closed out the series with a 2-1 loss. Atlanta was the heavy favorite at -283 on the money line going into the game. Things started off well for the Braves, as they got on the board with a run in the 3rd inning but gave up the lead right away as the Rockies scored in the bottom of the 3rd.
Chris Sale put together a good start for the Braves, going seven innings and giving up just two earned runs, and striking out 10. However, he took the loss, as the Braves could only score one run and their bullpen gave up the lead in the 8th.
At 14-16, the Braves are 3rd in the NL East, six games behind the Mets for the division lead. So far, they have gone 3-2 in divisional matchups. The Braves have been good at home this year, putting together an 8-3 record, but they have struggled on the road, going 6-13.
As the home underdog, the Braves have been good this year, going 8-3, and they are 14-16 as the underdog overall. The team has yet to play a game as the favorite this year, and they have won four straight series.
Braves Stats
So far this season, the Braves are averaging 4.2 runs per game, which is 15th in the league. They have been a little better at home, averaging 5 runs per contest. As a team, they are batting .245, and their team on-base percentage is .320, which are both 12th in the league. The Braves have been hitting for some power this season, as their 35 home runs is 12th in the league.
Austin Riley is hitting .280 for the Braves this season, and his 20 RBIs are the best mark on the team and 9th in the league. Sean Murphy has also been a key power threat for the Braves, as his seven home runs is 4th in the league and the top mark on the team. Murphy is also on a four-game hitting streak and has gone 6/16 in his last four games.
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Dodgers Braves Pitching
Through six starts, Yoshinobu Yamamoto has a record of 3-2 and an ERA of 1.06. He has made three quality starts this year and is averaging 11.38 strikeouts per nine innings. Yamamoto’s last outing came on April 25th, where he took the loss, going five innings and giving up three runs (one earned) on five hits. Before that, he had won two straight starts. In his outing before last, he pitched seven scoreless innings and had 10 strikeouts. Yamamoto has been much better on the road, with a record of 2-1 and an ERA of 0.6 compared to 1-1 with a 1.8 ERA at home.
Grant Holmes gets the start for the Braves today and has made 5 starts this year. He has a record of 2-1 and an ERA of 4.50. So far, opponents are batting .186 off Holmes this year. In his 28 innings of work, Holmes has a total of 1 quality start. Looking back at his last outing, Holmes finished with a no-decision, giving up 3 earned runs in 5 2/3 innings of work. Before that, he had won two straight starts. The right-hander has been much better at home, coming in with an ERA of 0.79 compared to 5.51 on the road.
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Atlanta Braves MLB Baseball Betting Trends
- The Dodgers head into the game having gone 4-6 straight-up in their last ten games on the road.
- The Dodgers they are 3-7 vs. the runline in their previous ten games on the road.
- Conversely, the Braves are 5-5 over their last ten home games (straight-up).
- Furthermore, the Braves have a 5-5 mark vs. the runline across their last ten home games.
- Also, the Dodgers are 3-0 in their last three games as the favorite. On the other hand, they are 1-2 as the underdog (last 3).
- The Braves 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.
Dodgers vs. Braves Prediction: Over 9 Runs -109
Our predicted final score for this Dodgers and Braves matchup is 8-3 in favor of the Dodgers. However, we are recommending that you take the over, as the line is currently sitting at 9 runs. We have the Dodgers’ offense putting up 8 runs, and the Braves scoring 3.
If you’re looking for a moneyline pick, the Dodgers are the way to go, but with a payout of -173, we prefer the over. Looking at the starting pitchers, we have Yoshinobu Yamamoto finishing with seven strikeouts, and for the Braves, Grant Holmes finishing with seven.
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