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The Atlanta Braves (89-45) are set to play the 3rd game of a 4-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers (83-51) Saturday at Dodger Stadium. First pitch is scheduled for 9:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Braves vs. Dodgers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Braves lead 3-2
The Braves secured a 6-3 victory over the Dodgers Friday as OF Ronald Acuna hit his 31st home run and DH Marcell Ozuna hit his 32nd home run of the season. Atlanta is amid a 5-game winning streak and is 15 games ahead of the Philadelphia Phillies atop the NL East.
In Friday’s 3-run loss, 2B Kolten Wong provided the lone 3 runs for the Dodgers as he hit a 3-run homer as a pinch hitter in the 8th inning. Los Angeles is 7-3 in its last 10 games and is 13 1/2 games ahead of the Arizona Diamondbacks for 1st place in the NL West.
Braves at Dodgers projected starters
RHP Bryce Elder vs. RHP Emmet Sheehan
Elder (11-4, 3.50 ERA) makes his 27th start. He has a 1.21 WHIP, 3.0 BB/9 and 6.4 K/9 through 149 1/3 IP.
- Last start: Win, 6 IP, 4 ER, 8 H, 1 BB, 4 K in a 14-4 road win against the Colorado Rockies on August 28.
- Road stats: 5-3, 4.04 ERA (69 IP, 31 ER) in 12 starts.
- Career vs. Dodgers: 0-0, 1.50 ERA (6 IP, 1 ER) in 1 start.
Sheehan (3-1, 5.63 ERA) makes his 8th start and 9th appearance. He has a 1.28 WHIP, 4.2 BB/9 and 7.0 K/9 through 38 1/3 IP.
- The club announced Sheehan will either get the start or pitch bulk innings in relief
- Last start: No-decision, 4 IP, 2 ER, 2 H, 1 BB, 3 K Aug. 3 against Oakland Athletics
- Home stats: 1-0, 3.28 ERA, 0.85 WHIP in 5 games, 4 starts
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Braves at Dodgers odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:15 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Braves -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | Dodgers -110 (bet $110 to win $100)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Braves -1.5 (+145) | Dodgers +1.5 (-175)
- Over/Under (O/U): 10 (O: -105 | U: -115)
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Braves at Dodgers picks and predictions
Prediction
Braves 7, Dodgers 4
Moneyline
Regardless of whether Sheehan starts or they use an opener, I’ll side with the BRAVES (-110) on the road. Elder has been credited with a win in 3 straight starts, and the Braves have won 9 of their last 10 games.
Run line/Against the spread
BRAVES -1.5 (+145) has fantastic value as the Dodgers have yet to announce a starter for Saturday’s matchup. Atlanta has won by at least 2 runs in 8 of its last 9 wins.
Over/Under
OVER 10 (-105) is how I’d wager on the run total with the Braves boasting the best lineup in baseball and the Dodgers not being far behind. Elder has been formidable in Atlanta’s rotation, but he doesn’t force many swings and misses, which could lead to Los Angeles producing a few runs at home.
The Over is 4-1 in the first 5 meetings this season.
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