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2024 MLB Handicapping – Los Angeles Dodgers vs Atlanta Braves
(87-59) Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Atlanta Braves (79-67)
Date: Friday, September 13th
Time: 7:20 ET
Venue: Truist Park Atlanta, GA
Projected Starting Pitchers: Landon Knack vs. Spencer Schwellenbach
MLB Moneyline Odds: Dodgers -109 | Braves -110 (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
At 7:20 PM ET in Atlanta, GA, the Braves will host the Dodgers at Truist Park. The weather forecast is calling for light rain with a temperature of 77 degrees. The Dodgers are the slight favorites in this NL matchup, with a money line payout of -109 compared to the Braves’ -110.
On the mound for the Dodgers is Landon Knack, while the Braves will counter with Spencer Schwellenbach. The over/under line is set at 8.5 runs, with the over paying out at -111 compared to the under at -109.
Los Angeles Dodgers
Los Angeles heads into today’s game in 1st place in the NL West, leading the Diamondbacks by five games. The Dodgers are 87-59 overall and have gone 24-19 against other teams in the NL West. Los Angeles will be looking to pick up a win today, as they dropped two of three in their most recent series vs. the Cubs.
At home, the Dodgers have gone 48-27 this season, and they are just above .500 at 39-32 on the road. As the favorite, the Dodgers are 82-48 this season and 35-21 as the favorite on the road. So far, they have been the underdog 16 times, going just 5-11 in those games. Los Angeles’ overall series record is 28-18-3 this year, and they are 5-5 in their last 10 games overall.
The Dodgers’s offense was hot right out of the gates in their most recent game vs. the Cubs, closing out their series with a 10-8 win. After allowing two runs to the Cubs in the top of the first, the Dodgers responded with five runs of their own. Los Angeles went on to add another five runs in the 3rd inning.
Starting for the Dodgers was Bobby Miller, who picked up the win. He only lasted 4 1/3 innings, giving up six earned runs on five hits. Tommy Edman had a big game at thejson, going 2/5 with two homers and four RBIs.
Dodgers Gambling
The Dodgers are on the road against the Braves today, and the over/under line is set at 8.5 runs. Their combined run average this season is 9.2 runs per game, and their over/under record is 79-64. When the over/under line is set at 8.5 runs, their record is 32-24. Overall, 46 of their games have had higher over/under lines than 8.5 runs, accounting for 31.5% of their games. Their over streak is currently at three games.
When the Dodgers win, they do so by an average of 3.6 runs per game, which is a big reason why they are 73-73 against the run line. They have been favored in 130 games and have gone 66-64 against the run line in those games. They have been the underdog 16 times and have gone 7-9 against the run line in those games.
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Dodgers Stats
The Los Angeles Dodgers have been one of the top offensive teams in the MLB this season. Their offense ranks 3rd in runs per game, and their home runs total of 204 is 3rd in the league. They also have a strong batting average of .254, which is 6th in the league. Their OPS of .771 is 2nd in the league, showing just how potent their offense has been. Shohei Ohtani has been the team’s top hitter this season, with a .292 batting average, 47 home runs, and 104 RBIs. Tommy Edman is on a 5-game hitting streak, where he has hit .450 with 4 home runs and 8 RBIs.
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Atlanta Braves
With an overall record of 79-67, the Braves are 3rd in the NL East, trailing the Phillies by nine games. Atlanta is 24-22 against other teams in the NL East. The Braves will host the Dodgers today with an overall series record of 26-17-6, and they are 5-5 in their last 10 games.
At home, the Braves are 40-31 this season while going 39-36 on the road. As the underdog, Atlanta is 12-16 this year, which includes having lost two straight as the underdog. When favored, the Braves are 67-51 this season.
The Braves will be looking to get back on track after closing out their series vs. the Nationals with a 5-1 loss. Atlanta was the heavy favorite going into the game but fell behind early, as the Nationals scored two runs in the 3rd. The Braves could only scratch across one run, and it came in the 6th inning.
Max Fried had a rough outing, giving up four earned runs on 11 hits and issuing three walks. The Braves also wasted a big game from Jorge Soler, who went 2/3 with a double and a run scored.
Braves Gambling
When the Braves play at home, the over/under line is set at 8.5 runs. Their games have averaged 8.0 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 53-88. The average over/under line for their games is 8 runs, and when the line is set at 8.5 runs, their over/under record is 13-24. So far this season, 44 of their games have had over/under lines set at 8.5 runs, accounting for 30.1% of their games. The majority of their games, 65, have had lower over/under lines than 8.5 runs, making up 44.5% of their games.
When betting the run line on the Braves, it’s been more profitable to take them on the road, where they have a 40-35 run line record compared to 29-42 at home. They have a positive run differential on the road, averaging 1.0 more runs per game than their opponents, while they’re actually being outscored by 0.1 runs per game at home. They’ve been the favorite in the run line in 118 of their games, going 52-66 in those contests.
Braves Stats
The Atlanta Braves have been an average offensive team this season, ranking 18th in runs per game at 4.3. Their home offense has been particularly weak, as they rank 26th in runs per game at home with 3.9. However, their power has been a strength, as they rank 5th in total home runs. Marcell Ozuna has been the team’s best hitter this season, leading the team in batting average, on-base percentage, home runs, and RBIs. Matt Olson has also been a key contributor, ranking 2nd on the team in RBIs. As for recent performances, Jarred Kelenic and Michael Harris II have been solid at the plate, with Matt Olson and Ronald Acuña Jr. currently on hitting streaks.
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Dodgers Braves Pitching
Right-hander Landon Knack is getting the start for the Dodgers today as he faces the Braves on the road. He has made nine starts this season and has a record of 2-3 with a 3.00 ERA. Looking at his overall numbers, Knack has a WHIP of .96 and opponents are batting .191 this season. In his last outing, he took the loss, going six innings and giving up two earned runs on three hits. Before that, he had a quality start and picked up the win. Knack has allowed a home run in each of his last three outings.
Spencer Schwellenbach gets the start for the Braves today and will be looking to bounce back from a rough outing vs. the Blue Jays, where he took the loss. Against the Blue Jays, he gave up six runs (three earned) in five innings of work. Looking back over his last three outings, Schwellenbach has finished with a no-decision in each one. He has made 17 starts this season and has a record of 5-7 with a 3.78 ERA. Opposing batters are hitting .237 off the right-hander this season. One positive note for Schwellenbach is that he has turned in eight quality starts this year.
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Atlanta Braves MLB Baseball Betting Trends
- The Dodgers head into the game having gone 6-4 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 6-4 over their last ten home games (straight-up).
- Furthermore, the Braves have a 8-2 mark vs. the runline across their last ten home games.
- Also, the Dodgers are 1-2 in their last three games as the favorite. On the other hand, they are 2-1 as the underdog (last 3).
- The Braves have a record of 1-2 across their last three games when favored. As the underdog, they are 1-2 in their last three games.
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Atlanta Braves 4* Free MLB Betting Pick:
Our prediction for today’s Dodgers vs. Braves game is to take the Dodgers on the money line at -109. We have the Dodgers winning this one by a score of 7-4.
If you’re looking for a parlay, you could also look to take the over, as the line is sitting at 8.5 runs, and we have this one going over.
Looking at some potential player props, a couple of starters that you could look to take are Spencer Schwellenbach and Landon Knack. Schwellenbach is projected to finish with five strikeouts, while Knack is at four.
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