In this article, we will formulate a Braves vs Dodgers prediction for this MLB game on Friday, May 2, at Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Dodgers (21-10, 6-7 Away) responded excellently to a three-game losing skid with five consecutive victories. They beat the Pirates in two of three games and then swept the Miami Marlins at home. In the recent 12-7 win, Mookie Betts led the offense with four RBI, while Tony Gonsolin got the win after allowing three runs on six hits with nine strikeouts and no walks over 6.0 innings of work.
This season, the Dodgers average 5.39 runs per game (3rd in the MLB) on a .258/.337/.462 slash line. Regarding pitching, the Dodgers’ staff has a 3.86 ERA (13th) and 1.28 WHIP (16th). Teoscar Hernandez leads the Dodgers with a .310 batting average, nine home runs, and 32 RBI this season.
The projected starting pitcher for the Dodgers is Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who is 3-2 in six starts this season, with a 1.06 ERA and 1.00 WHIP in 34.0 innings.
Atlanta Braves Betting Preview
The Atlanta Braves (14-16, 8-3 Home) are in fine form at the moment after winning nine of the previous 12 games. During this span, the Braves swept the Twins and beat the Cardinals, Diamondbacks, and Rockies. Atlanta couldn’t get the sweep of the Rox in Denver after winning the opening two games; Colorado won Game 3 2-1. Chris Sale took the loss after allowing two runs on five hits with ten strikeouts and no walks in 7.0 innings.
This year, the Braves average 4.23 runs per game (16th in the MLB) on a .245/.320/.396 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Braves’ staff has a 4.22 ERA (17th) and 1.29 WHIP (17th). Austin Riley leads the Braves with a .280 batting average, six home runs, and 20 RBI this season.
Grant Holmes will take the mound for the Braves on Friday. The 29-year-old right-hander has a 2-1 record in five starts this year with a 4.50 ERA and 1.25 WHIP in 28.0 innings.
Why the Dodgers will beat the Braves
- The Dodgers have won nine of their last 10 games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Braves have lost eight of their last nine games against NL West opponents following a road loss.
- The Dodgers have covered the run line in four of their last five games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Braves have failed to cover the run line in 20 of their last 26 home games against NL West opponents that held a winning record.
- The Braves have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last three games as underdogs.
- The Braves have trailed after 3 innings in three of their last four games against National League opponents.
Total Runs Facts
- Each of the Dodgers’ last seven games as favorites against NL East opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
- Each of the Braves’ last three home games against NL West opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in seven of the Braves’ last eight games as underdogs against NL West opponents.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in seven of the Dodgers’ last eight games as favorites against National League opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Braves rank T23rd in the league for steals this season (19).
- The Braves rank 23rd in the league for strikeouts this season (245).
- The Dodgers rank 3rd in the league for runs scored this season (167).
- The Dodgers rank T3rd in the league for triples this season (6).
Braves vs Dodgers Prediction
The Dodgers won eight of the previous ten H2H encounters, including the last five. They met three times this season, and the Dodgers swept that series in Los Angeles. Yoshinobu Yamamoto has been on fire this season. He allowed just one run in his last four starts, and I am backing him to continue with a commanding display here. Yamamoto allowed a .133 BA in 15 at-bats against the Braves. Grant Holmes, on the other hand, allowed a .350 BA in 20 at-bats against the Dodgers. He posted a 9.00 ERA in 4.0 innings in his previous start against the Dodgers. I am backing the visitors in this one.