Dodgers vs Braves Prediction 10/4/26 MLB Picks Today

In this article we will formulate a Dodgers vs Braves prediction for this MLB game on Sunday, October 4th at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB playoff matchup. 

Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Preview

The Los Angeles Dodgers are up 1-0 in this series after they won game one by a score of 5-3 on Saturday. Los Angeles scored two runs in the fourth inning and three in the sixth to secure the game one win. The Dodgers recorded eight hits in the game and they were led by Tucker, who went 2-4 with one home run and two RBIs. Skubal allowed two hits and one earned run over 6.0 innings for the win, while Phillips picked up the save. 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 Blake Snell, who went 4-1 with a 1.90 ERA and a 1.10 WHIP over 42.2 innings pitched this season. 

Atlanta Braves Betting Preview

The Atlanta Braves are down 0-1 in this series after they lost game one by a score of 3-5 yesterday. Atlanta cut the deficit to 2-1 in the sixth inning, but didn’t score again until the ninth in the loss. The Braves recorded four hits in the game and they were led by Albies, who went 1-3 with one home run and two RBIs. Dodd opened the game, while Mederos allowed two earned runs in relief for the loss. 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 TBD. 

Why the Los Angeles Dodgers will win

• The Braves have lost each of their last eight day games against NL West opponents following a road loss.
• The Dodgers have won each of their last five home games against NL East opponents.
• The home team has covered the run line in each of the Braves’ last five games.
• The Braves have failed to cover the run line in seven of their last eight day games against NL West opponents following a road loss.
• The Dodgers have led after 3 innings in four of their last five home games against NL East opponents.
• The Braves have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last seven road playoff games.

Why the Atlanta Braves will win

• The Braves have won four of their last five games as underdogs against the Dodgers.
• The Dodgers have lost three of their last four playoff games as favorites against the Braves following a win.
• The Braves have covered the run line in each of their last six playoff games as underdogs following a loss.
• The Dodgers have failed to cover the run line in each of their last four playoff games with Blake Snell as the starting pitcher.
• The Dodgers have lost the first inning in five of their last six games against NL East opponents that held a winning record.
• The Dodgers have trailed after 3 innings in five of their last six day games against opponents that held a winning record.
• The Dodgers have trailed after 5 innings in five of their last six day games against opponents that held a winning record.

Total Runs Facts

• Seven of the Dodgers’ last eight games have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• Each of the Braves’ last five road games against NL West opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• There has been no run scored during the first inning in each of the Dodgers’ last seven games.
• There has been no run scored during the first inning in each of the Braves’ last six day games against NL West opponents.

Los Angeles Dodgers Player Prop Facts

• Max Muncy has hit a home run in four of the Dodgers’ last five home games against NL East opponents that held a winning record.
• Blake Snell has recorded a win in five of his last six home appearances against NL opponents.
• Blake Snell has recorded seven or more strikeouts in seven of his last eight appearances against NL East opponents that held a winning record.
• Mookie Betts has recorded at least one hit in each of the Dodgers’ last eight playoff games as favorites against NL East opponents.

Atlanta Braves Player Prop Facts

• Ozzie Albies has hit a home run in each of the Braves’ last two games.
• Drake Baldwin has recorded at least one hit in each of the Braves’ last 13 games against NL West opponents.
• Matt Olson ranks T6th in the league in Home Runs (41) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• 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).
• 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).

Dodgers vs Braves Prediction 

Los Angeles was able to open this series with a win on Saturday afternoon and they will look for a 2-0 series lead here. The Dodgers were 51-30 at home this year, while the Braves were 42-39 on the road. Atlanta used an opener in game one and it sounds like they may do the same here, as they have yet to name a starter. LA is going with Snell, who has allowed one earned run or fewer in five straight starts. Take the Dodgers to get another win here, but I may change my opinion once a starter is named for Atlanta.