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Los Angeles Dodgers at Detroit Tigers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Los Angeles Dodgers at Detroit Tigers odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Los Angeles Dodgers (56-39) and Detroit Tigers (45-50) play the 2nd game of a 3-game series Saturday. First pitch from Comerica Park is slated for 1:10 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Dodgers vs. Tigers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Dodgers lead 1-0

The 700-million-dollar man DH Shohei Ohtani hit a go-ahead RBI double in the 9th inning to help the Dodgers win 4-3 over the Tigers Friday night. Los Angeles fell behind 3-0 early, but it began to battle back after a solo shot from 1B Freddie Freeman in the 4th inning. The win snapped a 4-game losing streak for the Dodgers.

The Tigers got another stellar performance from All-Star LHP Tarik Skubal (6 IP, 2 ER, 2 H, 1 HR, 1 BB, 8 K), but the bullpen could not finish for him. Detroit got out to an early lead on a 2-run double from CF Riley Greene in the 1st inning. Despite the loss, the Tigers have won 6 of their last 8 games.

Dodgers at Tigers projected starters

LHP Justin Wrobleski vs. RHP Keider Montero

Wrobleski (0-1, 7.20 ERA) makes his 2nd start. He allowed 4 ER on 5 hits and 2 walks with 4 K’s in 5 innings in his MLB debut, a 9-2 home loss to the Milwaukee Brewers Sunday.

Generally considered top LHP prospect in organization
2024 stats with Triple-A Oklahoma City: 1-0, 4.35 ERA (10 1/3 IP, 5 ER), 1.36 WHIP, 14.8 K/9 in 2 starts

Montero (1-2, 4.64 ERA) makes his 4th start and 5th appearance. He has a 1.17 WHIP, 2.5 BB/9 and 8.0 K/9 in 21 1/3 IP.

Last start: No-decision, 6 1/3 IP, 0 R, 3 H, 1 BB, 4 K in 1-0 home victory against Cleveland Guardians Monday
2024 road splits: 0-2, 5.40 ERA (15 IP, 9 ER), 1.20 WHIP, 9.0 K/9 in 3 games
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Dodgers at Tigers odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:48 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Dodgers -135 (bet $135 to win $100) | Tigers +110 (bet $100 to win $110)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Dodgers -1.5 (+125) | Tigers +1.5 (-150)
Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Dodgers at Tigers picks and predictions

Prediction

Dodgers 7, Tigers 5

Moneyline.

PASS.

This game is incredibly tough to handicap with 2 very inexperienced pitchers on the mound. I’m only picking the Dodgers (-135) to win the game because they are the more talented team offensively, but they aren’t playing well. They also hit 24 points lower against righties than lefties. I’ll stay away from this bet.

Run line/Against the spread

AVOID.

My lean is Los Angeles but not enough to recommend you take this bet.

I liked the Tigers to win Friday, and they should have won, but their bullpen couldn’t hold the Dodgers in the 8th or 9th. This Dodgers lineup is tough to hold down for 9 innings, especially for a kid making only the 4th start of his career. Wrobleski was roughed up in his MLB debut, and we will have to see how he bounces back.

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Over/Under

BET OVER 9 (-115).

I don’t see how this game is not a shootout Saturday afternoon. I’ve already spoken at length about how we’ve got 2 young pitchers on the mound and these offenses should be licking their chops. This is the toughest lineup that Montero has faced in his young career, and Wrobleski gave up 2 homers in his 1st outing.

While the trends don’t scream to take the Over, Detroit has gone Over in 3 of its last 4 games.

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Los Angeles Dodgers at Detroit Tigers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Los Angeles Dodgers at Detroit Tigers odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Los Angeles Dodgers (55-39) and Detroit Tigers (45-49) begin a 3-game series Friday. First pitch from Comerica Park is slated for 6:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Dodgers vs. Tigers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting; Dodgers won 2 of 3 last year

The Dodgers limp into Detroit after being swept by the Phillies in Philadelphia. They were outscored 19-5 over the 3-game series with their 700 million dollar man DH Shohei Ohtani bringing home 1 run. Los Angeles has lost 4 straight as they head into their last series before the All-Star break.

The Tigers have won 6 of their last 7 games including taking 3 of 4 from the AL Central leading Guardians. They smoked Cleveland 10-1 on Thursday behind 6 strong innings from RHP Jack Flaherty. LF Riley Greene and 3B Gio Urshela each drove in 3 runs. Detroit has averaged over 5 runs per game over this last 7 game span.

Dodgers at Tigers projected starters

LHP James Paxton vs. LHP Tarik Skubal

Paxton (7-2, 4.24 ERA) makes his 17th start. He has a 1.40 WHIP, 4.5 BB/9 and 6.2 K/9 in 80 2/3 IP.

Last start: No-decision, 5 IP, 2 ER, 4 H, 2 BB, 3 K in 5-3 home win against Milwaukee Brewers Saturday
2024 road splits: 4-2, 5.36 ERA (47 IP, 28 ER (29 R), 1.47 WHIP, 7.7 K/9 in 10 starts
Career vs. Tigers: 3-1, 3.13 ERA in 7 starts; last start vs. Tigers was in 2018 with the Seattle Mariners

Skubal (10-3, 2.37 ERA) makes his 19h start. He has a 0.90 WHIP, 1.6 BB/9 and 10.8 K/9 in 110 IP.

Last start: Win, 7 IP, 1 ER, 3 H, 0 BB, 13 K in 5-1 victory at the Cincinnati Reds Sunday
2024 road splits: 6-0, 1.74 ERA (51 1/3 IP, 10 ER (12 R), 0.87 WHIP, 10.1 K/9 in 8 starts
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Dodgers at Tigers odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:21 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Dodgers +112 (bet $100 to win $112) | Tigers -132 (bet $132 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Dodgers +1.5 (-192) | Tigers -1.5 (+158)
Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -122 | U: +100)

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Dodgers at Tigers picks and predictions

Prediction

Tigers 5, Dodgers 2

Moneyline.

PASS.

It is hard to believe the Tigers (-132) are a favorite against the Dodgers, but that’s reality. Los Angeles is struggling and I like the Tigers to win this game on Friday evening, but I’ll look to the run line to make my wager.

Run line/Against the spread

BET TIGERS -1.5 (+158).

Skubal has been fantastic, especially at home this season. He’s undefeated at Comerica in 8 starts and hasn’t allowed more than 1 ER at home since May 11. Los Angeles has to be happy with what they’ve got from Paxton this season, but he was beat up for 9 ER in his last road start in San Francisco.

The Dodgers look like they want and need a break, just playing out the string to the All-Star break. I’ll bet on the team that’s more hungry for a win.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 9.5 (+100).

The trends tell me to bet the Over in this game and that’s why the odds are the way they are, but I’m jumping on the Under.

I just went into detail about how good Skubal has been especially at home and the Under has hit in 4 of his last 5 starts. That’s because he doesn’t allow a lot of runs and the Tigers are in the bottom 3rd of the league in runs scored per game (4.14).

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Los Angeles Dodgers at Toronto Blue Jays odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Los Angeles Dodgers at Toronto Blue Jays odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Los Angeles Dodgers (16-11) and Toronto Blue Jays (13-13) begin a 3-game series Friday. First pitch from Rogers Centre is slated for 7:07 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Dodgers vs. Blue Jays odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting; Blue Jays won 2 of 3 in 2023

The Dodgers completed their sweep of the Nationals Thursday, winning 2-1 in Washington. RHP Yoshinobu Yamamoto struck out 7 and allowed just 4 hits and a walk over 6 scoreless innings. Los Angeles received a solo shot from RF Teoscar Hernandez and an RBI double from 1B Freddie Freeman to earn their 4th consecutive victory.

After a 3½-plus hour rain delay the Blue Jays and Royals game was called after the 5th inning, giving Kansas City a 2-1 victory. It was Toronto’s 3rd loss in a row after winning the opener in K.C. and they finished their 7-game road trip 3-4. They only managed 10 runs over the 4-game series at Kansas City. With a 4.14 team ERA, the Blue Jays are in the bottom 3rd of the MLB at 22nd.

Dodgers at Blue Jays projected starters

RHP Gavin Stone vs. RHP Chris Bassitt

Stone (1-1, 6.00 ERA) makes his 5th start of the season. He has a 1.78 WHIP, 5.0 BB/9 and 8.0 K/9 in 18 innings.

Last start: No-decision, 3 1/3 IP, 2 ER, 4 H, 5 BB, 1 K in 6-4 home loss to New York Mets Saturday
Never faced Blue Jays before — made debut in May 2023

Bassitt (2-3, 3.90 ERA) makes his 6th start of 2024. He has a 1.59 WHIP, 4.6 BB/9 and 8.5 K/9 in 27 2/3 innings.

Last start: Loss, 5 1/3 IP, 2 ER (4 R), 6 H, 3 BB, 4 K in 6-3 setback at San Diego Padres Sunday
Career vs Dodgers: 1-2, 4.30 ERA (23 IP, 11 ER) in 4 starts

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Dodgers at Blue Jays odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:36 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Dodgers -130 (bet $130 to win $100) | Blue Jays +105 (bet $100 to win $105)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Dodgers -1.5 (+125) | Blue Jays +1.5 (-155)
Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Dodgers at Blue Jays picks and predictions

Prediction

Dodgers 6, Blue Jays 2

Moneyline.

PASS.

The Dodgers (-130) keep the ball rolling north of the border Friday evening, but I’m going to AVOID the moneyline and focus on the run line for this game.

Run line/Against the spread

BET DODGERS -1.5 (+125).

There are a lot of reasons to love the Dodgers in this game. You have to give Los Angeles an edge whenever they face a righty, batting .270 as a team. DH Shohei Ohtani loves beating up on right-handed pitching, hitting .415 with a slugging percentage of .846, including 5 of his 6 home runs.

Toronto is basically the opposite, they hit remarkably better against lefties (.251). They have just a .226 average with a record of 10-12 when facing a right hander. The Blue Jays have also not scored more than 5 runs in a game in their last 17 games.

Here are 2 teams playing at completely different speeds right now, Los Angeles winners of 4 straight while the Blue Jays have lost 3 in a row.

Over/Under

PASS.

My gut tells me to take the Under 9 (-115) because I don’t see the Blue Jays holding up their end of the bargain against the righty Stone. Ohtani and Co. will get theirs, but I don’t know if they’ll get to 7-8 runs to carry the load on this total bet.

I’m not confident enough either way to recommend a O/U wager, so I’ll STAY AWAY.

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Los Angeles Dodgers at Minnesota Twins odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Los Angeles Dodgers at Minnesota Twins odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Los Angeles Dodgers (9-4) and Minnesota Twins (3-5) play the middle game of their 3-game series Tuesday. First pitch from Target Field is slated for 7:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Dodgers vs. Twins odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Dodgers lead 1-0

The Dodgers evened their record at 2-2 on their 6-game Midwest road trip with a 4-2 victory over the Twins on Monday. DH Shohei Ohtani went 3 for 5 with a solo blast, 2 doubles and 2 runs scored. Los Angeles also got a HR from CF James Outman, his 1st of the season.

Minnesota wasted a terrific start from RHP Bailey Ober, who allowed 1 ER and struck out 8 in 5 IP, but got a no-decision. The only offense the Twins could muster in their 3rd straight loss was a 2-run long ball from LF Manuel Margot in the 3rd inning off Dodgers starter LHP James Paxton.

Dodgers at Twins projected starters

RHP Tyler Glasnow vs. RHP Louie Varland

Glasnow (2-0, 3.18 ERA) makes his 3rd start. He has a 0.88 WHIP, 3.7 BB/9 and 7.9 K/9 in 17 IP.

2023 road stats: 6-4, 3.84 ERA (63 1/3 IP, 27 ER) in 11 starts as a member of the Tampa Bay Rays
Last start vs. San Francisco Giants: Win, 6 IP, 3 ER, 4 H, 2 BB, 7 K in a 5-4 home win Wednesday
Only start vs. Twins: Win, 6 IP, 4 ER, 6 H, 2 BB, 8 K in a 7-4 road victory on Sept. 11, 2023 with the Rays

Varland (0-1, 6.75 ERA) makes his 2nd start. He has a 2.00 WHIP, 4.5 BB/9 and 9 K/9 in 4 IP.

2023 home stats: 2-2, 4.55 ERA (29 2/3 IP, 15 ER) in 4 starts and 5 relief appearances
Has never faced the Dodgers as a starter

Dodgers at Twins odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:05 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Dodgers -175 (bet $175 to win $100) | Twins +145 (bet $100 to win $145)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Dodgers -1.5 (+100) | Twins +1.5 (-120)
Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -105 | U: -125)

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Dodgers at Twins picks and predictions

Prediction

Dodgers 8, Twins 3

Moneyline

PASS.

Glasnow is going to shut down this Twins lineup and help the Dodgers (-175) get the victory, but I’ll keep my wager to the run line for this game.

Run line/Against the spread

BET DODGERS -1.5 (+100).

Los Angeles has owned right-handed pitching this season, batting .286 with 9 HRs. Ohtani’s homer on Monday night was the 3rd in his last 5 games and he has a 1.104 on-base plus slugging (OPS) against righties.

The Dodgers should continue to do work against RHP Varland, who threw 89 pitches in 4 innings in his 1st outing. He struggled to find his groove against the Milwaukee Brewers and this experienced Los Angeles lineup will make him earn every strike on Tuesday night.

Over/Under

BET OVER 8.5 (-105).

This Dodgers offense is going to go off on the Twins and Varland on Tuesday night. I already told you about the Dodgers abilities against right-handed pitchers. Los Angeles may get over this number by themselves.

Glasnow is allowing 2 runs per start on the season which should help this game easily go over the total.

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Los Angeles Dodgers at Chicago Cubs odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Los Angeles Dodgers at Chicago Cubs odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Los Angeles Dodgers (8-3) and Chicago Cubs (5-3) conclude a 3-game series Sunday. First pitch from Wrigley Field is slated for 2:20 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Red Sox vs. Angels odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Tied 1-1

The Dodgers evened up the series Saturday afternoon with a 4-1 victory over the Cubs. RHP Yoshinobu Yamamoto got his 1st career major league win, holding Chicago scoreless over 5 innings and punching out 8 batters. Dodgers 3B Max Muncy sealed the victory with a 2-RBI single in the top of the 5th. They are in the midst of a 6-game midwest road trip with the Minnesota Twins on the horizon.

Chicago had its 5-game winning streak snapped Saturday. It could only muster 1 run on an RBI groundout in the bottom of the 9th from pinch-hitting 2B Miles Mastrobuoni. The Cubs had been averaging nearly 9 runs per game over their win streak. After Sunday, they head off on a 9-game west coast road trip starting in San Diego.

Dodgers at Cubs projected starters

RHP Gavin Stone vs. LHP Shota Imanaga

Stone (0-0, 5.40 ERA) makes his 2nd start. He allowed 3 ER on 7 H and 1 BB with 6 K in 5 IP in his debut vs. the St. Louis Cardinals last Sunday.

2023 road stats: 1-0, 9.39 ERA (15 1/3 IP, 16 ER) in 2 starts and 2 relief appearances
Has never faced the Cubs

Imanaga (1-0, 0.00 ERA) makes his 2nd career start. He allowed 2 H and 0 BB with 9 K in 6 scoreless innings in his MLB debut vs. the Colorado Rockies Monday.

Signed a 4-year, $53 million contract with Chicago in January
Previously played for the Yokohama DeNA BayStars of the Japan Central League

Dodgers at Cubs odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 11:55 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Dodgers -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | Cubs -105 (bet $105 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Dodgers -1.5 (+145) | Cubs +1.5 (-180)
Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Dodgers at Cubs picks and predictions

Prediction

Dodgers 5, Cubs 2

Moneyline

BET DODGERS (-115).

The Dodgers will close out this series with a victory Sunday afternoon at Wrigley. As good as Imanaga looked in his debut, he shut down 1 of the worst lineups in the major leagues. He will now face possibly the best lineup in his 2nd start. This will be his real welcome to the big leagues. Los Angeles is also 3-0 and batting .281 against left-handers this season.

Run line/Against the spread

PASS.

I’m going to keep my wager to the moneyline, as I’d rather not play around with the run line in this matchup.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 8.5 (-115).

After scoring 16 runs in the series opener, there were just 5 total in the 2nd game. While I like the Dodgers to get to Imanaga, I don’t think it’s a blowout. I see them getting 3 earned runs on the starter and likely another 2 against the bullpen.

The Cubs are batting more than 30 points lower against righties than lefties this season. They won’t be able to get much going against Stone Sunday afternoon.

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San Diego Padres at Los Angeles Dodgers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s San Diego Padres at Los Angeles Dodgers odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The San Diego Padres (68-78) wrap up a 3-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers (88-56) on Wednesday at Dodger Stadium. First pitch is scheduled for 10:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Padres vs. Dodgers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Dodgers lead 9-3

The Padres were defeated 11-2 by the Dodgers on Tuesday as OF Fernando Tatis Jr. hit his 24th homer of the season. San Diego has lost 5 of its last 8 games and is 8 games back of the final NL Wild Card.

Dodgers 1B Freddie Freeman hit his 26th home run of the season and tallied 4 hits in Tuesday’s lopsided win. Los Angeles is 4-2 in its last 6 games and is 13 games ahead of the Arizona Diamondbacks atop the NL West.

Padres at Dodgers projected starters

LHP Blake Snell vs. RHP Ryan Pepiot

Snell (13-9, 2.52 ERA) makes his 30th start. He has a 1.26 WHIP, 5.1 BB/9 and 11.7 K/9 through 161 IP.

Last start: Win, 6 IP, 2 ER, 5 H, 3 BB, 8 K in 11-2 road win vs. Houston Astros Friday
2023 road stats: 4-4, 2.29 ERA (78 2/3 IP, 20 ER) in 14 starts
Career vs. Dodgers: 1-2, 2.86 ERA (56 2/3 IP, 18 ER) in 12 starts

Pepiot (2-0, 0.86 ERA) makes his 3rd start. He has a 0.52 WHIP, 0.9 BB/9 and 7.3 K/9 through 21 IP.

Last start: Win, 7 IP, 0 ER, 1 H, 0 BB, 3 K in 10-0 road win vs. Miami Marlins Thursday
2023 home stats: 1-0, 0.90 ERA (10 IP, 1 ER) in 1 start and 1 relief appearance
First career start vs. the Padres

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Padres 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 9:46 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Padres +110 (bet $100 to win $110) | Dodgers -130 (bet $130 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Padres +1.5 (-175) | Dodgers -1.5 (+145)
Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Padres at Dodgers picks and predictions

Prediction

Dodgers 6, Padres 3

Moneyline

I’ll take the DODGERS (-130) at home Wednesday despite that they’re facing Snell. The Dodgers are a perfect 4-0 in the Pepiot’s 4 appearances and have won 9 of 12 meetings vs. the Padres this season.

Run line/Against the spread

DODGERS -1.5 (+145) is how I’d wager on the spread with L.A. playing at home. The Dodgers have beat the Padres by at least 2 runs in 8 of their 9 wins against them this season.

Over/Under

While Snell and Pepiot have been great on the mound, OVER 8.5 (-120) is the lean in this game. The Dodgers boast the 6th-best ISO (.204), wOBA (.367), and wRC+ (133) against left-handed pitching since the beginning of August.

The Over is also 6-0 in the last 6 meetings overall.

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Atlanta Braves at Los Angeles Dodgers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Atlanta Braves at Los Angeles Dodgers odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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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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Los Angeles Dodgers at Boston Red Sox odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Los Angeles Dodgers at Boston Red Sox odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Los Angeles Dodgers (79-48) will play the 2nd game of a 3-game series against the Boston Red Sox (68-61) on Saturday at Fenway Park. First pitch is scheduled for 4:10 p.m. ET (MLB.TV Free Game of the Day). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Dodgers vs. Red Sox odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Dodgers lead 1-0

In Friday’s 7-4 win against the Red Sox, the Dodgers came back from being down 3-0 as 1B Freddie Freeman tallied 4 hits. Los Angeles has won 3 consecutive outings and is 12 games ahead of the Arizona Diamondbacks for 1st place in the NL West.

While the Red Sox fell to the Dodgers on Friday, RF Alex Verdugo, 3B Rafael Devers, 1B Triston Casas, SS Trevor Story, and C Reese McGuire all produced multi-hit outings. Boston is currently 3½ games behind the Houston Astros for the final AL Wild Card spot.

Dodgers at Red Sox projected starters

LHP Julio Urias vs. LHP James Paxton

Urias (11-6, 4.15 ERA) makes his 20th start. He has a 1.09 WHIP, 1.8 BB/9 and 8.8 K/9 in 106 1/3 innings.

Last start: Win, 7 IP, 1 ER, 5 H, 0 BB, 5 K in 3-1 home victory vs. Miami Marlins last Saturday
2023 road stats: 3-5, 6.80 ERA (43 2/3 IP, 33 ER) in 9 starts
Career vs. Red Sox (regular season): 0-0, 0.00 ERA (2 IP, 0 ER) in 1 relief appearance

Paxton (7-4, 3.79 ERA) makes his 18th start. He has a 1.22 WHIP, 2.6 BB/9 and 9.7 K/9 in 90 1/3 innings.

Last start: Loss, 4 IP, 7 R (6 ER), 9 H, 3 BB, 4 K in 9-4 loss at Astros Monday
2023 home stats: 3-1, 2.58 ERA (38 1/3 IP, 11 ER) in 7 starts
Career vs. Dodgers: 1-0, 4.85 ERA (13 IP, 7 ER) in 2 starts

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Dodgers at Red Sox odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:35 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Dodgers -135 (bet $135 to win $100) | Red Sox +110 (bet $100 to win $110)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Dodgers -1.5 (+125) | Red Sox +1.5 (-150)
Over/Under (O/U): 9.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Dodgers at Red Sox picks and predictions

Prediction

Dodgers 6, Red Sox 4

Moneyline

After a come-from-behind victory on Friday, I’ll side with the DODGERS (-135) in Saturday’s matchup. Urias has pitched better in recent starts, and Paxton is coming off a start where he surrendered 6 earned runs.

Run line/Against the spread

DODGERS -1.5 (+125) is worth taking in this contest as Los Angeles has been winning games by multiple runs recently. In 7 of the team’s last 8 victories, the Dodgers have won by at least 2 runs.

Over/Under

Even with Urias allowing 1 earned run or fewer in 3 of his last 5 starts, I’ll back the OVER 9.5 (-115) in this game. The Over hit in Friday’s showdown and the Dodgers have performed well against left-handed pitchers recently.

Since the start of July, the Dodgers boast the 8th-best ISO (.201), the 7th-best wOBA (.361), and the 6th-best wRC+ (130) against southpaws.

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Miami Marlins at Los Angeles Dodgers Game 2 odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Miami Marlins at Los Angeles Dodgers Game 2 odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Miami Marlins (64-59) close out a 3-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers (74-47) Saturday at Dodger Stadium. First pitch for Game 2 is scheduled for 9:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Marlins vs. Dodgers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

(Stats and records don’t include the first game of Saturday’s doubleheader)

Season series: Marlins lead 1-0

The Marlins secured an 11-3 victory over the Dodgers on Friday to snap a 2-game losing skid. Miami got home runs from OF Jorge Soler (2), 3B Jake Burger, C Jacob Stallings and OF Jazz Chisholm Jr in Friday’s win.

Solo home runs by 2B Mookie Betts, 3B Max Muncy and OF James Outman supplied the Dodgers’ 3 runs in the loss. Los Angeles had an 11-game win streak snapped Friday, but it remains 10 1/2 games ahead of the San Francisco Giants atop the NL West.

Marlins at Dodgers projected starters

LHP Braxton Garrett vs. LHP Julio Urias

Garrett (7-3, 3.91 ERA) makes his 24th start and 25th appearance. He has a 1.19 WHIP, 1.5 BB/9 and 9.3 K/9 through 122 IP.

Last start: Win, 5 IP, 0 ER, 4 H, 2 BB, 1 K in 5-1 home victory vs. Houston Astros Monday
2023 road stats: 4-1, 2.68 ERA (57 IP, 17 ER) over 11 starts
Career vs. Dodgers: 0-0, 9.00 ERA (3 IP, 3 ER) in 1 relief appearance in 2021

Urias (10-6, 4.35 ERA) makes his 19th start. He has a 1.12 WHIP, 1.9 BB/9 and 9.0 K/9 through 99 1/3 IP.

Last start: Win, 7 IP, 3 ER, 4 H, 0 BB, 12 K in 8-3 win vs. Colorado Rockies Sunday
2023 home stats: 7-1, 2.43 ERA (55 2/3 IP, 15 ER) in 9 starts
Career vs. Marlins: 2-1, 4.70 ERA (15 1/3 IP, 8 ER) in 3 starts

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Marlins 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 10:10 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Marlins +165 (bet $100 to win $165) | Dodgers -200 (bet $200 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Marlins +1.5 (-120) | Dodgers -1.5 (+100)
Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Marlins at Dodgers picks and predictions

Prediction

Dodgers 4, Marlins 3

Moneyline

While the Dodgers can bounce back after their 11-game win streak ended on Friday, I’ll PASS on their money line in this contest at -200 odds.

Run line/Against the spread

MARLINS +1.5 (-120) is the play in this matchup as Garrett has been good on the road this season. The Marlins have either won or kept their game within 1 run in 7 of their last 10 contests.

Over/Under

Both teams are capable of excelling against left-handed pitching, but I’ll lean toward the UNDER 8 (-110) in this game. Garrett has given up more than 2 earned runs in only 2 of his 11 road starts this season, while Urias has allowed a combined 3 earned runs in his last 3 starts.

The Dodgers are also 2-7-1 to the Over in their last 10 games overall.

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Miami Marlins at Los Angeles Dodgers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Miami Marlins at Los Angeles Dodgers odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Miami Marlins (63-59) start a 3-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers (74-46) on Friday at Dodger Stadium. First pitch is scheduled for 10:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Marlins vs. Dodgers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting; Dodgers went 6-1 vs. Marlins in 2022

The Marlins lost 12-5 to the Houston Astros on Wednesday, their 2nd straight defeat. Miami is 5-5 in its last 10 contests and is 16 games behind the Atlanta Braves atop the NL East.

The Dodgers edged the Milwaukee Brewers 1-0 on Thursday to extend their winning streak to 11 games. Los Angeles leads the NL West by 10 1/2 games over the San Francisco Giants.

Marlins at Dodgers projected starters

RHP Sandy Alcantara vs. RHP Tony Gonsolin

Alcantara (5-10, 4.09 ERA) makes his 25th start. He has a 1.18 WHIP, 2.3 BB/9 and 7.7 K/9 in 158 1/3 innings.

Last start: Win, 9 IP, 1 ER, 5 H, 2 BB, 10 K in a 3-1 home win against the New York Yankees on Saturday
Road stats: 3-6, 4.56 ERA (81 IP, 41 ER) in 13 starts
Career vs. Dodgers: 1-3, 9.39 ERA (23 IP, 24 ER) in 5 starts

Gonsolin (8-4, 4.24 ERA) makes his 20th start. He has a 1.14 WHIP, 3.3 BB/9 and 7.2 K/9 in 99 2/3 innings.

Last start: Win, 6 IP, 1 ER, 3 H, 0 BB, 6 K in a 4-1 home victory over the Colorado Rockies on Saturday
Home stats: 6-2, 4.25 ERA (55 IP, 26 ER) in 10 starts
Career vs. Marlins: 0-0. 0.00 ERA (5 1/3 IP, 0 ER) in 1 start

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Marlins 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 8:55 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Marlins +125 (bet $100 to win $125) | Dodgers -150 (bet $150 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Marlins +1.5 (-160) | Dodgers -1.5 (+135)
Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Marlins at Dodgers picks and predictions

Prediction

Dodgers 5, Marlins 3

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