The Los Angeles Dodgers (31-19) finish out a 3-game series against the Atlanta Braves (29-19) on Wednesday at Truist Park. First pitch is scheduled for 7:20 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Dodgers vs. Braves odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Dodgers lead 2-0
The Dodgers cruised to an 8-1 victory over the Braves Tuesday. Los Angeles has won 2 games in a row and is 1.5 games ahead of the Arizona Diamondbacks for 1st place in the NL West.
OF Ronald Acuna secured his 20th stolen base (2nd most in the majors behind Oakland Athletics OF Esteury Ruiz) in Tuesday’s 7-run loss. Atlanta is 1-3 in its last 4 games, but it remains in 1st place in the NL East with a 4.5-game cushion over the New York Mets.
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Dodgers at Braves projected starters
RHP Tony Gonsolin vs. RHP Bryce Elder
Gonsolin (2-1, 1.13 ERA) makes his 6th start. He has a 0.92 WHIP, 3.4 BB/9 and 7.1 K/9 through 24 IP.
- Hasn’t allowed an ER in any start except on May 1 vs. the Philadelphia Phillies where he allowed 3 ER in 4 2/3 IP
- Has given up 3 or fewer hits in 4 of his first 5 turns
Elder (3-0, 2.06 ERA) makes his 10th start. He has a 1.15 WHIP, 2.6 BB/9 and 7.7 K/9 through 52 1/3 IP.
- The Braves have tallied a 7-2 record in Elder starts this season
- His 3 total HRs allowed all came on Apr. 26 vs. the Miami Marlins
Dodgers at Braves odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:40 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Dodgers +100 (bet $100 to win $100) | Braves -120 (bet $120 to win $100)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Dodgers +1.5 (-190) | Braves -1.5 (+155)
- Over/Under (O/U): 9.5 (O: +100 | U: -120)
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Dodgers at Braves picks and predictions
Prediction
Dodgers 4, Braves 3
Moneyline
Even though it’s hard to see the Braves get swept at home, the DODGERS (+100) have been the better team recently. Los Angeles is 4-1 in the last 5 road meetings in Atlanta and 5-1 in the last 6 meetings overall.
Run line/Against the spread
PASS.
While I like the Dodgers to win the game outright, getting the run of insurance isn’t worth the -190 odds.
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Over/Under
BET UNDER 9.5 (-120).
Both of these teams are certainly capable of scoring plenty of runs in any game they are involved in. That being said, Gonsolin and Elder have been fantastic at limiting runs to begin the season.
The Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings between these clubs in Atlanta and 5-2 in their last 7 meetings overall.
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