Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Atlanta Braves 9/14/2024 Free Pick & MLB Betting Prediction




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2024 MLB Handicapping – Los Angeles Dodgers vs Atlanta Braves

(87-60) Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Atlanta Braves (80-67)
Date: Saturday, September 14th
Time: 7:20 ET
Venue: Truist Park Atlanta, GA
Projected Starting Pitchers: Jack Flaherty vs. Chris Sale
MLB Moneyline Odds: Dodgers +107 | Braves -127 (Bet Now!)
Today’s MLB Run Line Betting Odds: Dodgers +1.5 | Braves -1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: 7.5

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Dodgers vs. Braves Gameday

At 7:20 PM ET in Atlanta, GA, the Braves are hosting the Dodgers at Truist Park. The weather forecast is calling for light rain and a temperature of 72 degrees. The game is being televised on BSSE.

On the mound, the Dodgers are starting Jack Flaherty, while the Braves are countering with Chris Sale. The Braves are currently favored in this NL matchup, with a money line payout of -127 compared to the Dodgers’ +107. The over/under line is set at 7.5 runs.

About Last Night…

The most recent game of this Braves vs Dodgers series came right down to the end, as the Dodgers rallied late but still fell short with the Braves winning 6-2 at home. Heading into the game, the Braves were favored at -106 on the money line.

Atlanta got off to a fast start in the game, scoring four runs in the 2nd and adding two more in the 3rd. On the other side, the Dodgers got on the board with one run in the 4th and added their final run in the 8th.

Jorge Soler and Gio Urshela each homered for the Braves, while Marcell Ozuna went 3/4 with two RBIs. Whit Merrifield also had a two-hit game and scored twice for Atlanta.

Los Angeles will be on the road today for their matchup vs. the Braves, and they are 87-60 overall, leading the NL West by 4.5 games over the Padres. The Dodgers dropped the first game of this series vs. the Braves and are 24-19 in the division this year.

As the favorite, the Dodgers have gone 82-49 this year, and they are 5-11 as the underdog. Los Angeles has been really good at home, going 48-27, but they are just 39-33 on the road, and they have dropped two straight on the road. So far, their overall series record is 28-18-3.

Los Angeles is on the road against the Atlanta Braves today, and the over/under line is set at 7.5 runs. The Dodgers have played in 122 games with over/under lines higher than 7.5 runs this season, and their games have averaged a combined 9.2 runs per game. Their over/under record for the season is 79-65, and their over/under record when the line is set at 7.5 runs is 13-9.

Dodgers Gambling

When the Dodgers are on the road, they have a run line record of 35-37, and their average run margin is +0.6 runs per game. As the favorite, they are 66-65 against the run line, while as the underdog, they are 7-9.

Dodgers Stats

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been an offensive force this season, ranking 3rd in runs per game with 5.0, which is also their average on the road and at home. Their home run total of 205 is 3rd in the league, and their .254 batting average ranks 6th. The Dodgers have been patient at the plate, ranking 3rd in walks and boasting a .330 OBP and .769 OPS, which is 2nd in the league. Their ISO of .185 is 2nd in the league. Shohei Ohtani has been a standout hitter for the Dodgers, with a .290 batting average, 47 home runs, and 104 RBIs this season. Tommy Edman has been hot at the plate, hitting .308 over his last 10 games.

With an overall record of 80-67, the Braves are 3rd in the NL East, trailing the Phillies by eight games. So far, they have gone 24-22 in divisional matchups. The Braves picked up a game on the Mets in the NL East with their win yesterday and are now seven games ahead of them.

At home, the Braves are 41-31 this season, and they are above .500 on the road at 39-36. As the favorite, the Braves have gone 67-51 this season, and they are 13-16 as the underdog. Atlanta has an overall series record of 26-17-6 this year.

So far, the Braves have been good as the home favorite, putting together a record of 39-29. Atlanta has won six of their last ten games overall and have an overall record of 80-67.

The Braves have been involved in a lot of high-scoring games this season, with their games averaging 8.0 runs per game. Their over/under record is 53-89, and their games have had an average over/under line of 8 runs. When the line has been set at 7.5 runs, their over/under record is 12-19. Overall, 72.8% of their games have had higher over/under lines than 7.5 runs. Their games have gone under the total in their last two contests.

Braves Gambling

When the Braves win, they do so by an average of 3.6 runs per game. When they lose, they lose by an average of 3.2 runs per game. Their run line record is 70-77, and they are 30-42 against the run line at home. As the favorite, they are 52-66 against the run line, and as the underdog, they are 18-11.

Braves Stats

The Atlanta Braves have been a middle-of-the-pack offensive team this season, averaging 4.3 runs per game, which ranks 16th in the league. Their offense has been slightly better on the road, where they average 4.6 runs per game, compared to just 3.9 runs per game at home. The Braves have hit 188 home runs this season, which is 5th in the league. Their batting average of .241 is 14th in the league, and they rank 22nd in strikeouts per game. Marcell Ozuna has been their top hitter this season, batting .306 with 37 home runs and 98 RBI. Matt Olson has also been a key contributor, hitting .237 with 25 home runs and 82 RBI. Recent standout performers include Jarred Kelenic and Michael Harris II, who have both been swinging the bat well over their last few games.

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Dodgers Braves Pitching

Jack Flaherty has been pitching well for the Dodgers, as he has made 25 starts and has a record of 12-6. Flaherty’s ERA is 2.86, and he most recently faced the Guardians, where he picked up the win. In that outing, he went 7 1/3 innings and didn’t give up a run. Looking back over his last four starts, Flaherty has given up three earned runs twice and has allowed two homers in a game twice. His WHIP for the season is 1.01, and opponents are batting .213 off the right-hander this year.

Chris Sale gets the start for the Braves today and comes in with a record of 16-3 and an ERA of 2.38. So far, he has made 27 starts and 17 of them have been quality starts. Sale’s ERA at home is 2.85, and he is 9-0 at home compared to 7-3 on the road. In his last outing, Sale finished with a no-decision, going six innings and not giving up a run to the Blue Jays. Before that, he had won two straight starts. Sale’s WHIP for the season is an impressive 1.00, and he ranks first in the league in starter wins.

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:

Getting the Dodgers at +107 on the money line is a great value pick for today’s Dodgers vs. Braves matchup. Our predicted final score is 5-4 in favor of the Dodgers, giving us some wiggle room with the over/under line sitting at 7.5 runs.

Looking at today’s starting pitchers, Chris Sale is projected to finish with six strikeouts, compared to Jack Flaherty, who we have finishing with seven. However, Sale is projected to go deeper into the game, with Flaherty going five innings.

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— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) September 14, 2024

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