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2025 MLB Handicapping – Los Angeles Dodgers vs Atlanta Braves
(22-10) Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Atlanta Braves (14-17)
Date: Saturday, May 3rd
Time: 7:15 ET
Venue: Truist Park Atlanta, GA
Projected Starting Pitchers: Roki Sasaki vs. Spencer Schwellenbach
MLB Moneyline Odds: Dodgers -104 | Braves -113 (Bet Now!)
Today’s MLB Run Line Betting Odds: Dodgers -1.5 | Braves +1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: 8.5
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Dodgers vs. Braves Gameday
There does appear to be a chance of rain in Atlanta on Saturday, with the forecasted temperature being 59 degrees. This NL matchup has a first pitch of 7:15 PM ET from Truist Park in Atlanta, and the Dodgers are favored on the money line (-104).
Los Angeles comes in with a record of 22-10 and they have won six straight, while the Braves are 14-17 and have lost two in a row. Spencer Schwellenbach will be on the mound for the Braves, and the Dodgers are starting Roki Sasaki. Atlanta is 3rd in the NL East, while the Dodgers are 1st in the NL West. FOX has the TV coverage for this one.
Los Angeles picked up a 2-1 road win over the Braves in the most recent game of this series. The Dodgers had a one-run lead heading into the 7th inning, and the Braves could only muster one run in the 7th. As for the Dodgers, they scored the game’s first run in the 1st inning but didn’t score another run until putting up the game-winning run in the top of the 6th.
Mookie Betts was the only Dodgers hitter to have more than one hit, as he went 2/4 with a home run. Matt Olson also hit a home run for the Braves, going 1/3.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched well for the Dodgers in this one, going six innings and striking out six without giving up a run. He picked up a win in the game, while Evan Phillips got the save. Grant Holmes had a solid outing for the Braves, taking the loss.
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With an overall record of 22-10, the Dodgers lead the NL West by 1.5 games over the Padres. Los Angeles has won six straight games, and they are 3-0 against other teams in the NL West this year. The Dodgers have been really tough to beat at home, going 15-3, and they are 7-7 on the road.
So far, the Dodgers have yet to lose a game as the favorite this year, and they are 22-10 as the underdog. Los Angeles’ overall series record is 7-4 this year, and they have won two straight series. Currently, they have a 1-0 series lead over the Braves.
Dodgers Stats
Teoscar Hernandez and Tommy Edman have been a great 1-2 punch for the Dodgers offense this season, with Hernandez leading the team in home runs and RBIs, while Edman is 2nd on the team in homers and 7th in the league in RBIs. Hernandez has been especially hot of late, hitting .412 with four homers over his last eight games. Andy Pages has also been hot, going 16/32 in his last eight games with three homers.
Overall, the Dodgers offense is 2nd in the league in home runs and 4th in runs scored, averaging 5.3 runs per game. They have been even better at home, averaging 6.1 runs per contest. As a team, they are the league’s top run-producing team and have the league’s 3rd best on-base percentage, slugging percentage, and OPS.
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With an overall record of 14-17, the Braves are 3rd in the NL East, seven games behind the Mets for the division lead. The Braves have dropped two straight games, with both coming after taking the final game of their series vs. the Phillies. So far, they have gone 3-2 in divisional matchups.
At home, the Braves have been good this year, going 8-4, but they are just 6-13 on the road. This season, the Braves have yet to play a game as the favorite. As for their overall series record, the Braves have gone 5-4-1 and have won four straight series.
Braves Stats
So far this season, the Braves are averaging 4.1 runs per game, which is 16th in the league and just below the league average. At home, they have been a little better, averaging 4.7 runs per contest. As a team, the Braves are batting .240, which is right around the league average. One area where they have been strong is in avoiding strikeouts, as they are 13th in the league in this category.
Over the team’s last eight games, Eli White has been swinging a hot bat, going 10/31 with two homers and seven RBIs. Austin Riley is also having a good season for the Braves, as he is batting .279 with six homers and 20 RBIs. Sean Murphy has also been a good power threat for the Braves, as his seven homers is 5th in the league and is also the top mark on the team.
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Dodgers Braves Pitching
Through six starts, Roki Sasaki has a record of 0-1 and an ERA of 3.55 for the Dodgers. He has made one quality start this year and is coming off an outing in which he gave up three earned runs in 5 2/3 innings of work. In that start vs. the Pirates, Sasaki gave up one homer. Looking back at his last three outings, he has given up a homer in each of those starts. Sasaki’s WHIP for the season is currently 1.42. Opponents are batting .198 off the right-hander this season.
Through six starts, Spencer Schwellenbach has a record of 1-2 and an ERA of 2.87 for the Braves. He has made five quality starts this year and is coming off a rough outing against the Diamondbacks, where he gave up three earned runs in six innings of work. In that outing, he gave up one homer. Schwellenbach has given up a homer in three of his last four outings. Opponents are batting .221 off the right-hander this year. Looking back, he has allowed at least two earned runs in three straight starts.
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 2-8 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 2-1 in their last three games.
Dodgers vs. Braves Prediction: Braves ML -113
Our prediction for today’s Dodgers vs. Braves matchup is to take the Braves on the money line at -113. We have the Braves winning this one by a final score of 8-4.
If you’re looking for a parlay, we would look to pair the Braves with an OVER pick, as the line is sitting at 8.5 runs.
Looking at the starting pitchers, Spencer Schwellenbach has a better chance of picking up a win compared to Roki Sasaki. However, we don’t see Schwellenbach as a great option in terms of strikeouts, as he is projected to finish with five K’s.
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MLB Betting Tweet Of The Day
Grant Holmes strikes out Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman to start the game for the @Braves 😤 pic.twitter.com/k8bz8n9TjG
— MLB (@MLB) May 2, 2025
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