The Atlanta Braves (70-60) seek to even the series in the second game of their three-game set against the Los Angeles Dodgers (83-49) Tuesday. First pitch is set for 10:10 p.m. at Dodger Stadium. Let’s analyze the lines around the Braves vs. Dodgers odds with MLB picks and predictions.
Braves RHP Charlie Morton (12-5, 3.60 ERA) makes his 27th start of the season. He has a 1.10 WHIP, 2.9 BB/9 and 10.7 K/9 through 145 IP.
- Has allowed 2 or fewer earned runs in 14 of his 26 starts, although he allowed 4 earned runs over 5 innings his last time out.
- The Braves are 14-12 when he starts and have won his last six road turns.
Dodgers RHP Walker Buehler (13-2, 2.02 ERA) makes his 27 start. He has a 0.92 WHIP, 2.2 BB/9 and 9.5 K/9 through 169 IP.
- Has allowed 2 or fewer earned runs in 21 of his 26 starts, including each of his last nine outings. He has a 1.19 ERA in that nine-game span.
- The Dodgers have won five of his last six starts and are 18-8 when he is on the mound.
Braves at Dodgers odds, lines, picks and prediction
MLB odds courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 10:46 a.m. ET.
- Money line: Braves +160 (bet $100 to win $160) | Dodgers -200 (bet $200 to win $100)
- Against the spread/ATS: Braves +1.5 (-135) | Dodgers -1.5 (+110)
- Over/Under: 7.5 (O: -120 | U: -105)
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Prediction
Dodgers 4, Braves 2
Money line (ML)
The Braves had won 13 straight road games before dropping the series opener Monday night 5-3, leaving them with a 37-28 record on the road. They are 20-6 in their last 26 road games and have not lost two consecutive road games since July 5-6.
The Dodgers are 18-4 in their last 22 games overall, and no team has more than their 44 home wins. They have won Buehler’s last four starts.
Take the DODGERS (-200).
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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)
Despite being in first place in the NL East, the Braves are 61-69 ATS overall, although they are 39-26 ATS on the road. They have failed to cover the spread in six of their last eight games.
The Dodgers are 64-68 ATS overall and 32-35 ATS at Dodger Stadium. Their last five, and seven of their last nine, wins have been by at least 2 runs.
Take the DODGERS -1.5 (+110).
Over/Under (O/U)
Dodger Stadium has the third-lowest Over percentage in baseball at 41.9%.
Four of the Braves’ last five games have had totals of 8 or more runs. Six of Morton’s last 10 games have had totals of 8 or more runs.
Only four of the Dodgers’ last 14 have finished with 8 or more runs.
With two aces on the mound in a game that matters in the playoff race, take UNDER 7.5 (-105).
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