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The Atlanta Braves (20-11) and Los Angeles Dodgers (22-13) wrap up a 3-game series Sunday at Dodger Stadium. First pitch is scheduled for 4:10 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: Dodgers lead 2-0
The Braves have had a difficult time on the 6-game road trip, winning just once in the past 5 games. The offense has fallen asleep, going for just 13 runs, or 2.6 runs per game (RPG), in the first 5 games of the trip. The Under is on a 9-1-1 run for the Braves.
The Dodgers lead the majors with 5.49 runs scored per game, a .275 batting average and .807 OPS. Los Angeles rolled up an 11-2 win against the Braves Saturday, the 4th time the Dodgers have scored double-digit runs in the past 12 games. The Under is 5-2 in the past 7 games since April 27.
Braves at Dodgers projected starters
LHP Max Fried vs. LHP James Paxton
Fried (2-0, 4.02 ERA) makes his 7th start. He has a 1.18 WHIP, 3.2 BB/9 and 7.2 K/9 in 31 1/3 innings.
- Last start: No-decision, 6 IP, 0 ER, 0 H, 2 BB, 7 K (100 pitches) in 2-1 road loss vs. Seattle Mariners last Monday
- 2024 road splits: 1-0, 3.50 ERA (18 IP, 7 ER), 1 HR, 10 BB, 14 K, .203 opponents’ batting average (OBA) and 1.28 WHIP in 4 starts
Paxton (3-0, 3.51 ERA) makes his 6th start. He has a 1.68 WHIP, 7.7 BB/9 and 5.3 K/9 in 25 2/3 innings.
- Last start: Win, 5 IP, 4 ER, 6 H, 5 BB, 4 K in 8-4 road victory vs. Arizona Diamondbacks last Monday
- 2024 home splits: 1-0, 2.70 ERA (10 IP, 3 ER), 7 H, 13 BB, 6 K with .212 OBA and 2.00 WHIP in 2 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 11:05 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Braves -135 (bet $135 to win $100) | Dodgers +115 (bet $100 to win $115)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Braves -1.5 (+125) | Dodgers +1.5 (-155)
- Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)
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Braves at Dodgers picks and predictions
Prediction
Braves 5, Dodgers 2
Moneyline
The BRAVES (-135) are a strong play behind the southpaw Fried, who has started to pitch more to his capabilities after a sluggish start to the season. He twirled 6 scoreless and hitless innings last time out in Seattle.
The starting pitching advantage is squarely in favor of the visitors, as Paxton has been well supported, but he has been too erratic, with plenty of walks issued.
Run line/Against the spread
The BRAVES -1.5 (+125) are worth a roll of the dice for less conservative bettors rather than bet the moneyline. In 6 of the team’s past 8 victories dating back to April 19, Atlanta has won by 2 or more runs.
If you like Atlanta to win, you should like it to cash on the run line behind the resurgent southpaw Fried.
Over/Under
UNDER 8.5 (-115) is worth playing with Fried on the hill, although the play also comes with risk with the walk-happy Paxton working on the other side.
Still, the Under is 5-2 in the past 7 games for the Dodgers, and the total is 2-2 in the past 4 starts by the lefty Paxton.
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