The Los Angeles Dodgers (87-59) travel to face off against the Atlanta Braves (79-67) on Friday, September 13th. This game will be played at Truist Park in Atlanta and televised on APLTV. The Dodgers are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Braves are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Nationals. First pitch is set for 6:20 CT.

Dodgers vs. Braves Betting Prediction

• Money Line Prediction: Dodgers (-109)
• Over/Under Prediction: Over 8.5 Runs

• The Dodgers have scored 6 or more runs in 8 of their last 15 games.
• The Dodgers have won 4 out of their last 6 road games.
• The Dodgers have a better overall record (87-59) compared to the Braves (79-67).
• The Dodgers have a higher league rank (2nd) compared to the Braves (7th).
• The Dodgers have won 5 out of their last 7 head-to-head games against the Braves.

Dodgers vs Braves

The Dodgers Are Coming Off A Win

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 2nd 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 the plate, going 2/5 with two homers and four RBIs.

Los Angeles has an over/under record of 32-24 when the total is 8.5 runs, and the over has hit in three consecutive games for the Dodgers. Heading into today’s game, the Dodgers lead the NL West by five games over the Diamondbacks with an overall record of 87-59.

As favorites, the Dodgers are 82-48 straight up, but they have a 35-36 run line record on the road. Their average run differential on the road is 0.7 runs per game, contributing to a 73-73 run line record overall.

Landon Knack Gets The Start For The Dodgers

Right-hander Landon Knack is getting the start for the Dodgers today as he faces the Braves on the road. Through 11 appearances and nine starts, Knack has a record of 2-3 and an ERA of 3.00. Looking at his overall numbers, Knack has a WHIP of .96 and has given up a total of 10 home runs. In his last outing, he took the loss, going six innings and giving up two earned runs on three hits. Before that, he had won two straight decisions. Knack has made two quality starts this year.

Dodgers Offense Breakdown

Los Angeles comes into today’s game as one of the best offensive teams in the league, as they are 3rd in runs scored and have the 3rd best team slugging percentage in the MLB. The Dodgers are also 3rd in home runs this season and have the 6th best team batting average in the league. As a team, they are averaging 5 runs per game both at home and on the road.

Shohei Ohtani has been a force in the middle of the Dodgers lineup this season, as he is 2nd in the league with 47 homers and is 3rd in the league with 104 RBIs. Teoscar Hernandez has also been a big power threat for the Dodgers, as he is 2nd on the team with 28 homers. Tommy Edman has been hot of late, going 9/20 in his last five games with four homers.

The Braves Took The Last Game Of This Series

The Braves will be looking to get back on track after closing out their series vs. the Nationals with a 5-1 loss. This was especially tough, as they held a lead of -173 going into the game. Things started off well for the Braves, as they got on the board with a run in the 1st inning but gave up the lead right away as the Nationals scored two runs in the bottom of the first.

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. The Braves really could have used a home run from Soler, as they only scored one run. It was also a bit surprising to see the Braves not start Adam Duvall, who has 34 home runs on the season.

Atlanta’s overall series record this season is 26-17-6, and their straight-up record is 79-67. They are currently 3rd in the NL East, nine games behind the Phillies. The Braves have a 24-22 record in divisional games and are 5-5 in their last 10 games, coming off a series split with the Nationals.

As favorites, the Braves have a 67-51 straight-up record, but they have struggled against the run line in that role. Their over/under record for games with an 8.5 run total is 13-24, contributing to an overall O/U record of 53-88 this season. The average run total in Braves games is 8.0 runs.

Spencer Schwellenbach Gets The Start For The Braves

Right-hander Spencer Schwellenbach gets the start for the Braves today as he faces the Dodgers at home. He has made 17 starts this season and has a record of 5-7 with a 3.78 ERA. Schwellenbach’s WHIP for the season is 1.12, and opponents are batting .237 off him this year. In his last outing, he took the loss, giving up three earned runs in five innings of work. Before that, he had put together three straight solid outings, going at least 5 2/3 innings and giving up two earned runs or fewer in each start. Schwellenbach has allowed a homer in each of his last three outings.

Braves Offense Breakdown

Marcell Ozuna has been the Braves’ top hitter this season, batting .303 with 37 home runs and 98 RBIs. His home run and RBI totals are both the best in the league. Matt Olson has also been a key power threat for the Braves, as he has gone deep 25 times this season, which is 2nd on the team and 15th in the MLB. Olson has also gone 8/22 in his last six games.

Overall, the Braves are 5th in home runs this season and are averaging 4.3 runs per game. However, they have been better on the road (4.6 RPG) than at home (3.9 RPG). As a team, they are batting just .240 and are 23rd in strikeouts.

Dodgers vs Braves Prediction

Our predicted final score for this one is 5-4 in favor of the Dodgers, and with them at -109 on the money line, they are our recommended pick. We do have the Dodgers finishing with more hits than the Braves, and you could look to take the over on the line of 8.5 runs.

Looking at the starting pitchers, we have Landon Knack finishing with four strikeouts compared to Spencer Schwellenbach with five. Schwellenbach is projected to go one inning longer than Knack, and if you are looking for a strikeout prop, there are plenty of starters that we have ranked higher than these two.

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