In this article, we will formulate a Braves vs Dodgers prediction for this MLB game on Sunday, May 4, 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 (23-10, 8-7 Away) are hoping to match their longest winning streak of the year, which occurred at the start of the season when they connected eight victories. The Dodgers are now on a seven-game winning run after winning a series against the Pirates, sweeping the Marlins, and winning the opening two games of this series in Atlanta. In the latest 10-3 win, Freddie Freeman led the team with four RBI, while Roki Sasaki got the win after allowing three runs on six hits with four strikeouts and two walks over 5.0 innings of work.
This season, the Dodgers average 5.28 runs per game (4th in the MLB) on a .255/.334/.457 slash line. Regarding pitching, the Dodgers’ staff has a 3.77 ERA (13th) and 1.26 WHIP (13th). Teoscar Hernandez leads the Dodgers with a .306 batting average, nine home runs, and 33 RBI this season.
The projected starting pitcher for the Dodgers is Dustin May, who is 1-1 in five starts this season, with a 3.95 ERA and 1.24 WHIP in 27.1 innings.
Atlanta Braves Betting Preview
The Atlanta Braves (14-18, 8-5 Home) will lose a series for the first time in 20 days after winning over the Twins, Cardinals, Diamondbacks, and Rockies. The Braves are now on a three-game losing skid; they fell to the Dodgers in the opening two games of the current series. Spencer Schwellenbach took the loss in the latest game after allowing six runs on eight hits with four strikeouts and a walk in 3.2 innings.
This year, the Braves average 4.13 runs per game (16th in the MLB) on a .240/.315/.391 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Braves’ staff has a 4.14 ERA (18th) and 1.27 WHIP (17th). Austin Riley leads the Braves with a .286 batting average, six home runs, and 20 RBI this season.
Bryce Elder will take the mound for the Braves on Sunday. The 25-year-old right-hander has a 1-1 record in five starts this year with a 5.33 ERA and 1.41 WHIP in 27.0 innings.
Total Runs Facts
- Each of the Dodgers’ last six night games after playing the previous day have gone OVER the total runs line.
- Four of the Braves’ last five home games against NL West opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Braves’ last four night games at Truist Park.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Dodgers’ last four night games at Truist Park.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Braves rank 22nd in the league for home runs allowed this season (41).
- The Braves rank 21st in the league for ERA this season (4.30).
- The Dodgers rank 3rd in the league for runs scored this season (179).
- 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 seven, while the Dodgers won each of the five H2H duels this season. Eight of Los Angeles’s last ten games went Over, and I am going with another Over on Sunday. Bryce Elder already faced the Dodgers this season, but didn’t last long as he allowed three runs in 4.0 innings. Dustin May had more success in his start against the Braves, but I think both pitchers will surrender 3+ runs in the opening five innings here. Back the Over.