The Atlanta Braves are set to host the Los Angeles Dodgers at SunTrust Park. The game gets underway 7:20 p.m. ET and Spectrum SportsNet LA will be showing this NL matchup.
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Atlanta Braves Odds
Oddsmakers are listing Los Angeles (-110) as the favorite over Atlanta (+100). Bettors can wager on the game’s total with odds sitting at -105 for over 10 runs and -115 for under 10. Bettors can also wager on the game’s spread with the most recent runline odds coming in at Dodgers -1.5 runs (+135) and Braves +1.5 runs (-155).
The Dodgers have gone 81-42 SU this year and are 61-61 against the spread (ATS). They’ve accumulated 19.3 units for moneyline bettors and 1.4 units ATS. Los Angeles has covered the spread five times in its last seven games and the total has gone under in four of those seven. The Braves, on the other hand, are 72-51 SU and 58-64 ATS. The team has gained 11.3 units for moneyline bettors while earning 5.5 units ATS. Atlanta has covered the spread four times in its last seven games and the over has cashed in four of those seven.
Braves games have had an over/under record of 62-52-8 in 2019. The Dodgers have an over/under record of 56-59-7.
Kenta Maeda is getting the nod for Los Angeles. The right-handed Maeda is 8-8 with a 4.12 ERA and 128 strikeouts. He has yet to face the Braves this year and did not record a start against them in 2018, either.
The Braves are putting the ball in the hands of righty Mike Soroka (10-2, 2.32 ERA), who has 103 strikeouts and 30 walks, along with a WHIP of 1.08. Soroka did not register a start against the Dodgers in 2018.
As a unit, Atlanta’s pitchers have given up 4.9 runs per game overall this season. The club’s starters have an ERA of 4.43, a WHIP of 1.38 and a strikeouts-per-nine of 8.2. The bullpen has a 4.45 ERA, 1.48 WHIP and 9.2 K/9.
The Atlanta offense has put up 5.4 runs per outing, including 6.6 per game over its last 10 games and 6.0 per game over its last five. The team’s hit .260/.352/.462 over its last five matchups and is 3-2 SU during that span.
The Braves’ batters have been led by outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. and first baseman Freddie Freeman. Acuna Jr. is hitting .298/.378/.544 with 35 home runs, 84 RBIs, 103 runs and 28 stolen bases, while Freeman is hitting .311 with 31 homers, 98 RBIs and 96 runs.
In the other dugout, Los Angeles’ pitchers have allowed 3.8 runs per game and its starters own a 2.91 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 9.26 K/9. The bullpen has an ERA of 4.20, along with a K-per-9 of 9.18.
Dodgers hitters have slashed .260/.344/.474 on their way to 5.5 runs scored per game this season, including 7.0 runs per game over the team’s last 10 games and 8.8 per game over the team’s last five contests (4-1 SU).
First baseman Cody Bellinger and third baseman Justin Turner continue to lead Los Angeles’ hitters. Bellinger is slashing .317/.416/.664 with 40 home runs, 93 RBIs and 96 runs scored, while Turner (.289/.372/.501) is up to 21 homers, 56 RBIs and 70 runs scored.
The Dodgers have gained 16.6 units and are 46-38 ATS when facing a right-handed starting pitcher this season. The over has hit in 38 of those games, compared to 39 that’ve gone under against righty starters. On the other hand, the Braves have netted 7.2 units and are 44-50 ATS when facing a right-handed starting pitcher. The over’s hit in 47 of those games, compared to 42 that’ve cashed the under.
Dodgers at Braves MLB Prediction
Predictions: SU Winner – Braves, ATS Winner – Braves, O/U – OVER
Betting Notes
- The over has cashed in four of Atlanta’s last seven games.
- The Dodgers have hit 24 home runs in their last 10 games, including 19 over their last five.
- The Dodgers have a total OPS of .818 this season and an OPS of .828 when facing right-handed pitchers. The Braves’ OPS stands at .803 overall and .803 against righties.
- Los Angeles has posted 25.6 Runs + Hits + Errors per game over its last 10 games and 30.4 over its last five.
