The Los Angeles Dodgers (87-60) travel to face off against the Atlanta Braves (80-67) on Saturday, September 14th. This game will be played at Truist Park in Atlanta and televised on BSSE. The Braves are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Dodgers are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Braves. First pitch is set for 6:20 CT.
Dodgers vs. Braves Betting Prediction
- Money Line Prediction: Dodgers (+107)
- Over/Under Prediction: Over 7.5 Runs
- The Dodgers have scored 6 or more runs in 8 of their last 15 games.
- The Dodgers have won 4 of their last 5 road games.
- The Dodgers have a league rank of 2nd, while the Braves are ranked 7th.
- The Dodgers have a better away record (39-33) compared to the Braves’ home record (41-31).
- The Dodgers have won 3 of their last 4 head-to-head games against the Braves.
Dodgers vs Braves
The most recent game o 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 3rd and added their final run in the 4th.
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 is 87-60 overall and leads the NL West by 4.5 games over the Padres. The Dodgers are 24-19 in the division and have an overall series record of 28-18-3. Their average run line record on the road is 35-37, with an average run margin of +0.6.
This season, Dodgers games have averaged 9.2 runs, resulting in an over/under record of 79-65. The O/U line for today is 7.5 runs, lower than usual, as 83.0% of their games have had higher totals. In games with a 7.5 run line, the Dodgers are 13-9.
Jack Flaherty Gets The Start For The Dodgers
Jack Flaherty has been pitching well for the Dodgers, as he has won his last three starts. Most recently, he faced off against the Guardians and didn’t give up a run in 7 1/3 innings of work. Looking at his overall numbers, Flaherty has made 25 starts, and his record for the season is 12-6. The right-hander’s ERA is 2.86, and he has a WHIP of 1.01. Opposing batters are hitting .213 off Flaherty this season. Out of his 25 starts, Flaherty has turned in 14 quality starts and is averaging 10.95 strikeouts per nine innings.
Dodgers Offense Breakdown
Shohei Ohtani has been a huge part of the Dodgers’ offense this season, as he is 2nd in the league with 47 home runs and is also 3rd in the league with 104 RBIs. Ohtani is batting .290 for the season and has a team-high 104 RBIs. Teoscar Hernandez is also a big power threat in the lineup, as he has 28 homers this season, which is 2nd on the team and 14th in the league. Collectively, the Dodgers are 3rd in the league in home runs and are batting a collective .254, which is 6th in the MLB.
Currently, Tommy Edman and Miguel Rojas are both on six-game hitting streaks for the Dodgers. Edman has been on fire of late, going 10/27 in his last seven games with four homers and nine RBIs. Overall, he is batting .270 for the season.
Atlanta has been a better bet on the road this season, with a run line record of 40-35, compared to 30-42 at home. As underdogs, they have an 18-11 run line record, but as favorites, they are 52-66. The Braves have an overall series record of 26-17-6 and have won six of their last ten games.
The over has hit in 72.8% of Braves games this season, with an average total of 8 runs. Their games with a total of 7.5 runs have gone over 12 times and under 19 times. Atlanta’s overall record is 80-67, and they are eight games behind the Phillies in the NL East.
Chris Sale Gets The Start For The Braves
Chris Sale gets the start for the Braves today vs. the Dodgers and comes into the game with a record of 16-3 and an ERA of 2.38. So far this season, he has made 27 starts, and opponents are batting .209 off the left-hander. Sale has made 17 quality starts this year and is averaging 11.5 strikeouts per nine innings. In his last outing, he finished with a no-decision, going six innings and not giving up a run vs. the Blue Jays. Before that, he had won two straight starts.
Braves Offense Breakdown
Marcell Ozuna has been a big run producer for the Braves this season, as his 98 RBIs are 8th in the league, and he is also 5th in the league with 37 home runs. Ozuna is batting .306 for the season and has an on-base percentage of .379. Matt Olson is also a power threat in the lineup, as he is 2nd on the team with 25 homers but is batting just .237 this season.
Currently, the Braves have four players on a hitting streak of at least three games. This includes Michael Harris II and Ronald Acuña Jr., who are both on four-game hitting streaks. Harris II has two homers in his last nine games, but he is batting just .238 over that stretch.
Dodgers vs Braves Prediction
We are predicting a 5-4 win for the Dodgers in this one, and with them being the underdogs on the money line, that is the way we recommend playing this one. You can get the Dodgers at +107, and we have the Braves lineup to finish with fewer runs and hits than the Dodgers.
Looking at the starting pitchers, we have Chris Sale finishing with six strikeouts and Jack Flaherty with seven. Sale has the better chance of picking up a win, but we have him finishing with a higher ERA than Flaherty.
As for the Braves, they are projected to finish with eight hits compared to the Dodgers with eight. However, the Braves are projected to finish with four runs, which is the second-lowest in the league today.
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Last updated:September 14, 2024 Braves, Dodgers