In this article we will formulate a Braves vs Dodgers prediction for this MLB game on Tuesday, October 6th at Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB playoff matchup.
Atlanta Braves Betting Preview
The Atlanta Braves are tied 1-1 in this series after they split the first two games by scores of 3-5 and 3-2. In game two, Atlanta blew a 1-0 lead in the fourth inning, but they scored in the fifth and seventh innings to get the narrow win. The Braves recorded six hits in the game and they were led by Harris II, who went 3-5 with one RBI. Kerr opened the game, while Lee got the win and Iglesias picked up the one out save. Prior to this series, Atlanta defeated the Phillies in three games in the wild card round and lost two out of three against the Marlins to end the season.
This season, Atlanta had a 3.63 ERA with a 1.24 WHIP and a .234 opponent batting average, while they scored 742 runs with a .246 batting average and a .309 on base percentage. Matt Olson led the Braves with 41 home runs and 93 RBIs, while Drake Baldwin added 25 home runs and 79 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Atlanta is Chris Sale, who is 0-0 with a 3.52 ERA and a 0.78 WHIP over 7.2 innings pitched this postseason.
Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Dodgers are tied 1-1 in this series after they lost game two by a score of 2-3 on Sunday. Los Angeles cut the deficit to 3-2 in the ninth inning, but couldn’t find the tying run in the loss. The Dodgers recorded six hits in the game and they were led by Freeman, who went 2-4 with one home run and one RBI. Snell allowed three hits and one earned run over 3.2 innings, while Bubic picked up the loss in relief. Prior to this series, Los Angeles had a bye in the wild card round and swept the Giants in three games to end the regular season.
This season, Los Angeles had a 3.55 ERA with a 1.14 WHIP and a .218 opponent batting average, while they scored 801 runs with a .257 batting average and a .338 on base percentage. Andy Pages led the Dodgers with 23 home runs and 85 RBIs, while Shohei Ohtani added 30 home runs and 81 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Los Angeles is Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who was 14-9 with a 2.53 ERA and a 0.87 WHIP over 185.0 innings pitched this season.
Why the Atlanta Braves will win
- The Braves have won five of their last six games as underdogs against the Dodgers.
- The Dodgers have lost five of their last six games as road favorites against NL East opponents.
- The Braves have covered the run line in each of their last 10 games as home underdogs.
- The Dodgers have failed to cover the run line in each of their last six Tuesday games as favorites against NL East opponents.
- The Braves have led after 5 innings in each of their last four night games against NL West opponents.
- The Dodgers have lost the first inning in each of their last five road games against NL East opponents that held a winning record.
- The Dodgers have trailed after 3 innings in five of their last six road games against NL East opponents that held a winning record.
Why the Los Angeles Dodgers will win
- The Braves have lost each of their last seven games against NL opponents following a win.
- The Dodgers have won each of their last six night playoff games following a loss.
- The Dodgers have covered the run line in each of their last seven night playoff games following a loss.
- The Braves have failed to cover the run line in each of their last four games against NL West opponents following a win.
- The Dodgers have led after 3 innings in each of their last four night games against NL East opponents.
- The Braves have trailed after 5 innings in six of their last seven night playoff games.
Total Runs Facts
- Eight of the Dodgers’ last nine games have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- Each of the Braves’ last four night games as underdogs have gone OVER the total runs line.
- There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in nine of the Braves’ last 10 home games against NL opponents.
- There has been no run scored during the first inning in seven of the Dodgers’ last eight games.
Atlanta Braves Player Prop Facts
- Michael Harris has hit a home run in each of the Braves’ last two night playoff games.
- Chris Sale has recorded nine or more strikeouts in each of his last four appearances against NL West opponents.
- Drake Baldwin has recorded at least one hit in each of the Braves’ last 12 home games against NL West opponents.
- Chris Sale ranks 3rd amongst qualified players for Earned Run Average (2.16) this season.
Los Angeles Dodgers Player Prop Facts
- Max Muncy has hit a home run in each of the Dodgers’ last three playoff games.
- Yoshinobu Yamamoto has recorded a win in each of his last four playoff appearances.
- Yoshinobu Yamamoto has recorded seven or more strikeouts in six of his last seven appearances.
- Will Smith has recorded at least one hit in each of the Dodgers’ last nine night playoff games.
- Yoshinobu Yamamoto ranks 5th amongst qualified players for Earned Run Average (2.53) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Braves rank 29th in the league for triples this season (13).
- The Braves rank 28th in the league for on-base percentage this season (.309).
- The Dodgers rank 1st in the league for opponent batting average this season (.218).
- The Dodgers rank 1st in the league for hits allowed this season (1159).
Braves vs Dodgers Prediction
Atlanta was able to steal game two in this series on Sunday and they will look to take the lead here. The Braves were 52-29 at home this year, while the Dodgers were 49-32 on the road. Los Angeles has the most talent in the league, but they are locked in a battle here. The Dodgers are starting Yamamoto, who has allowed two earned runs or fewer in four of his last five starts, while Sale has allowed 0, 3, 1, and 3 earned runs in his last four outings. Take the over here.