The Los Angeles Dodgers and Atlanta Braves meet Saturday in MLB action at Truist Park. Here’s a Braves vs Dodgers Prediction. This article will include a Braves vs Dodgers Pick.
Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Dodgers are 22-10 on the year and play the Marlins, Diamondbacks, and Athletics next. The Los Angeles Dodgers are batting .255 on the season, have a .334 OBP, and a .457 slugging percentage. The Los Angeles Dodgers pitching staff has a 3.77 ERA and a 1.26 WHIP. Teoscar Hernandez leads the Los Angeles Dodgers with 36 hits and 32 RBI, while Shohei Ohtani and Mookie Betts have combined for 62 hits and 30 RBI.
Roki Sasaki gets the ball for the Los Angeles Dodgers, and he is 0-1 with a 3.55 ERA and 20 strikeouts this season. This will be Sasaki’s first career game against the Atlanta Braves.
Atlanta Braves Betting Preview
The Atlanta Braves are 14-17 on the year and play the Reds, Pirates, and Nationals next. The Atlanta Braves are batting .240 on the season, have a .315 OBP, and a .391 slugging percentage. The Atlanta Braves pitching staff has a 4.14 ERA and a 1.27 WHIP. Austin Riley leads the Atlanta Braves with 36 hits and 20 RBI, while Ozzie Albies and Michael Harris II have combined for 56 hits and 32 RBI.
Spencer Schwellenbach gets the ball for the Atlanta Braves, and he is 1-2 with a 2.87 ERA and 33 strikeouts this season. This will be Schwellenbach’s second career game against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Why the Atlanta Braves will win
- The Braves have won each of their last four games against National League opponents following a home loss.
- The Dodgers have lost each of their last six Saturday games at Truist Park.
- The Braves have covered the run line in each of their last eight night games following a loss.
- The Dodgers have failed to cover the run line in seven of their last eight road games against NL East opponents.
- The Braves have led after 3 innings in four of their last five night games against NL West opponents that held a winning record.
- The Dodgers have trailed after 5 innings in six of their last seven road games against National League opponents.
Why the Los Angeles Dodgers will win
- The Dodgers have won each of their last six games.
- The Braves have lost 10 of their last 11 games against NL West opponents following a loss.
- The Dodgers have covered the run line in five of their last six games after playing the previous day.
- The Braves have failed to cover the run line in 12 of their last 14 night games against NL West opponents following a home loss.
- The Dodgers have led after 5 innings in each of their last five games against National League opponents that held a losing record.
- The Dodgers have won the first inning in three of their last four night games against National League opponents that held a losing record.
- The Dodgers have led after 3 innings in five of their last six games.
Atlanta Braves Player Prop Facts
- Austin Riley has recorded at least one Double in each of his last four home appearances against the Dodgers.
- Austin Riley has recorded at least one RBI in six of his last seven home appearances against NL opponents that held a winning record.
- Matt Olson has scored at least one run in each of the Braves’ last seven night games.
- Austin Riley has recorded at least one Single in eight of his last nine home appearances after playing the previous day.
- Ronald Acuna Jr. has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 14 appearances in night games against NL West teams that held a winning record.
- Ronald Acuna Jr. has hit a home run in four of his last seven appearances in night games against NL West teams that held a winning record.
- Marcell Ozuna ranks 3rd amongst qualified players for On Base Percentage (.439) this season.
Los Angeles Dodgers Player Prop Facts
- Mookie Betts has recorded at least one RBI in each of the Dodgers’ last five games against opponents that held a losing record.
- Mookie Betts has recorded at least one Single in each of the Dodgers’ last nine games against NL East opponents.
- Mookie Betts has scored at least one run in each of his 10 previous Saturday appearances against NL East teams that held a losing record.
- Andy Pages has hit a home run in four of the Dodgers’ last five road games against NL opponents.
- Freddie Freeman has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 14 appearances against opponents that held a losing record.
Braves vs Dodgers Prediction
The Braves have gotten their act together these last couple of weeks after starting the season with a 5-13 record. You can also argue that Schwellenbach is the more trustworthy pitcher over the rookie Sasaki, who is still trying to get comfortable. However, the Dodgers are still the most talented team in the league and are riding a six-game winning streak.
You’re not going to get the Dodgers at a pick ’em often price the rest of the season. If this winning stretch continues and the Dodgers play to their potential, you’re going to see LAD as massive favorites time and time again. I say take advantage of these soft prices while you still can. Give me the Dodgers.