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Los Angeles Dodgers at Atlanta Braves odds, picks and predictions

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

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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Los Angeles Dodgers at Atlanta Braves odds, picks and predictions

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

The Los Angeles Dodgers (30-19) play the 2nd game of a 3-game series against the Atlanta Braves (29-18) on Tuesday at Truist Park. First pitch is scheduled for 7:20 p.m. ET (TBS). 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 1-0

The Dodgers defeated the Braves 8-6 on Monday to end a 2-game losing skid. Los Angeles is 6-4 in its last 10 contests and is 1.5 games ahead of the Arizona Diamondbacks for 1st place in the NL West.

The Braves got multi-hit performances from OF Eddie Rosario, OF Marcell Ozuna, and SS Orlando Arcia in Monday’s 2-run loss to the Dodgers. Despite winning 4 of its last 10 games, Atlanta is still 4.5 games ahead of the New York Mets for 1st place in the NL East.

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Dodgers at Braves projected starters

RHP Bobby Miller vs. RHP Spencer Strider

Miller will make his major league debut. He has a 5.65 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, 3.8 BB/9 and 7.5 K/9 through 14 1/3 IP in Triple-A this season.

  • Has surrendered 3-plus ER in 2 of his 4 starts in Triple-A this season
  • Hadn’t gone more than 3 1/3 innings in a start until twirling 6 innings of 1-hit ball Wednesday

Strider (4-1, 2.96 ERA) makes his 10th start. He has a 1.00 WHIP, 3.1 BB/9 and 15.0 K/9 through 51 2/3 IP.

  • Has registered 7-plus K’s in each of his first 9 starts and leads the majors in strikeouts with 86 (Toronto Blue Jays RHP Kevin Gausman is 2nd with 81)
  • The Braves have gone 8-1 in Strider’s 9 starts

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 8:41 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Dodgers +170 (bet $100 to win $170) | Braves -210 (bet $210 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Dodgers +1.5 (-115) | Braves -1.5 (-105)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Dodgers at Braves picks and predictions

Prediction

Braves 6, Dodgers 4

Moneyline

PASS.

With Miller making his 1st career start in the majors and Strider on the mound for the Braves, Atlanta is expected to secure the win. That being said, taking the Braves outright isn’t worth the risk at over -200 odds.

Run line/Against the spread

BRAVES -1.5 (-105) is how I’d wager on the run line with Strider pitching for Atlanta. It’s tough to trust a rookie pitcher on the road against a lineup that’s as loaded as the Braves.

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Over/Under

OVER 8.5 (-105) has solid value despite Strider pitching for the Braves. The Dodgers boast the 2nd best wRC+ against right-handed pitching (115) this season and Miller allowed 3-plus earned runs in 2 of his 4 starts in Triple-A.

The Dodgers are 5-0 to the Over in their last 5 games against right-handed pitching and the Braves are 4-0 to the Over in Strider’s last 4 home starts.

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Los Angeles Dodgers at Atlanta Braves odds, picks and predictions

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

The Los Angeles Dodgers (44-26) and Atlanta Braves (42-31) face each other in the rubber game of their 3-game series in Atlanta. First pitch in ESPN’s Sunday Night Baseball game is at 7:08 p.m. ET at Truist Park. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Dodgers vs. Braves odds with MLB picks and predictions.

The Dodgers lead the season series 3-2.

The Dodgers took Friday’s series opener 4-1, but lost 5-3 Saturday with starter Max Fried on the mound for the Braves. The loss snapped a 4-game winning streak. They are 7-3 in their last 10 games.

The Braves have won 5 of their last 7 games and 19 of their last 23.

Dodgers at Braves projected starters

RHP Tony Gonsolin vs. RHP Spencer Strider

Gonsolin (9-0, 1.58 ERA) makes his 14th start. He has a 0.82 WHIP, 2.8 BB/9 and 8.4 K/9 in 68 1/3 IP.

  • Has won his last 5 starts and the Dodgers are 10-3 when he takes the mound.
  • Has not allowed more than 2 ERs in any outing this season, but has pitched into the 7th inning only once.

Strider (3-2, 3.40 ERA) makes his 6th start in 17 appearances. He has a 1.11 WHIP, 4.2 BB/9 and 13.6 K/9 in 47 2/3 IP.

  • Moved into the rotation at the end of May and his last 5 appearances have all been starts.
  • He is 2-1 with a 4.63 ERA and 1.20 WHIP in his 5 starts.

Dodgers at Braves odds and lines

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  • Money line (ML): Dodgers -117 (bet $117 to win $100) | Braves -103 (bet $103 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Dodgers -1.5 (+135) | Braves +1.5 (-170)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -125 | U: +100)

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Dodgers at Braves picks and predictions

Prediction

Dodgers 5, Braves 2

Money line

The Dodgers have the 2nd-most road wins in the majors with 24, but the Braves’ 24 home wins are tied for 2nd in baseball.

The Dodgers took 2 of 3 from the Braves in Los Angeles, losing the middle game. Gonsolin threw 6 scoreless, 1-hit innings in a 5-1 win over the Braves April 20.

Strider allowed 6 runs on 6 hits and a walk in 3 2/3 innings in his last start.

Take the DODGERS (-117).

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Run line/Against the spread

When the Dodgers win, it is by multiple runs. Forty of their 44 wins this season have been by more than 1 run.

Of the Braves’ 31 losses, only 8 were by 1 run.

If you like the Braves to win, you are best sticking with the money line, as it is the more valuable wager. But if you think the Dodgers will win, the run line is where you want to bet because it pays out so much more. Take the DODGERS -1.5 (+135).

Over/Under

Gonsolin’s last start had 10 total runs but his 5 previous outings have 8 or fewer runs.

Only 1 of the 5 games between the 2 teams has had more than 8 runs.

Five of the Braves’ last 7 games had 8 or fewer runs.

Take UNDER 8.5 (+100).

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Los Angeles Dodgers at Atlanta Braves odds, picks and predictions

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

After winning the series opener, the Los Angeles Dodgers (44-25) take on the Atlanta Braves (41-31) in the 2nd game of their 3-game series in Atlanta. First pitch is at 7:15 p.m. ET at Truist Park. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Dodgers vs. Braves odds with MLB picks and predictions.

The Dodgers lead the season series 3-1.

The Dodgers won the series opener 4-1 Friday night. They have won 4 games in a row and are 7-2 in their last 9 games.

The Braves are 4-4 in their last 8 games but won 14 in a row before that. So they are 18-4 in their last 22 games.

Dodgers at Braves projected starters

RHP Mitch White vs. LHP Max Fried

White (1-1, 3.86 ERA) makes his 5th start and 10th appearance. He has a 1.05 WHIP, 2.8 BB/9 and 9.5 K/9 through 25 2/3 IP.

  • He pitched 5 scoreless innings in his last start but had a no-decision in a 4-0 loss.
  • He is 0-1 with a 3.31 ERA in his 4 starts.

Fried (7-2, 2.77 ERA) makes his 15th start. He has a 1.05 WHIP, 1.5 BB/9 and 8.5 K/9 through 87 2/3 IP.

  • He led the Braves to their only win over the Dodgers this season back in April. He allowed only 2 hits in 7 scoreless innings and got the win in a 3-1 victory.
  • He has won 7 consecutive decisions, and the Braves have won his last 6 starts.

Dodgers at Braves odds and lines

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  • Money line (ML): Dodgers +122 (bet $100 to win $122) | Braves -150 (bet $150 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Dodgers +1.5 (-170) | Braves -1.5 (+135)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -120 | U: -105)

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Prediction

Braves 6, Dodgers 2

Money line

The Dodgers have won their last 4 games, all on the road, and have won 3 of 4 over the Braves so far this season.

However, The Braves have won Fried’s last 6 starts. He has allowed 0 or 1 runs in 4 of his last 5 starts.

I like the BRAVES (-150) to win this game.

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Run line/Against the spread

This is only the second game all season the Dodgers are not favored. They are 1-0 ATS as the underdog this season.

The Braves are only 25-29 ATS when favored. However, in the 18 wins in their last 22 games, 13 have been by more than 1 run. Their last 3 wins have been by only 1 run, but 13 of the 15 victories before that were by 2 or more.

They are 15-24 ATS at home, but having won Fried’s last 6 starts and 4 of those by at least 2 runs, this is my favorite bet of the night. Take the BRAVES -1.5 (+135).

Over/Under

Three of the 4 games between the Dodgers and Braves have had fewer than 9 runs.

Twelve of the Braves’ last 22 games have stayed under 9 runs, including 4 of the last 6. Three of Fried’s last 4 starts have stayed under 9 runs.

Take UNDER 8.5 (-105).

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NLCS Game 6: Los Angeles Dodgers at Atlanta Braves odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Saturday’s Los Angeles Dodgers at Atlanta Braves NLCS Game 6 odds and lines, with expert MLB picks and predictions.

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Atlanta Braves play Game 6 of the best-of-seven National League Championship Series Saturday. First pitch is slated for 8:08 p.m. ET (on TBS). Let’s analyze the lines around the Dodgers vs. Braves odds with MLB picks and predictions.

The Dodgers avoided elimination and forced the series to return to Atlanta with an 11-2 win in Game 5 Thursday. The Braves still lead the NLCS 3-2, but they’ve been here before. They led the Dodgers 3-1 in last year’s NLCS only to lose the final three games.

Los Angeles’ Chris Taylor, playing 3B in place of injured Justin Turner, hit 3 home runs with 6 RBIs in the Game 5 victory. He became the first player to hit 3 homers in a postseason game for a team facing elimination. LF A.J. Pollock added 2 homers and 4 RBIs in the rout.

Now it’s on to Game 6 where Braves RHP Ian Anderson will make his second start of the NLCS and his third of this postseason. He started Game 2 but lasted only 3 innings, allowing 2 runs on 3 hits and 3 walks with 2 strikeouts in what was an eventual Braves’ 5-4 victory.

  • Regular season: 9-5, 3.58 ERA (128 1/3 IP, 51 ER), 1.23 WHIP, 8.7 K/9, 3.7 BB/9 in 24 starts
  • Postseason: 1-0, 2.25 ERA (8 IP, 2 ER), 6 H, 3 BB, 8 K in two starts
  • Career vs. Dodgers (regular season): 0-1, 4 1/3 IP, 4 ER, 1 H, 3 BB, 6 K in one start this year, a 9-5 loss in Atlanta June 4

The Dodgers will start RHP Walker Buehler on three days’ rest. He replaces RHP Max Scherzer, who was scratched Friday night due to arm fatigue. Buehler will be making his second start in the NLCS. He is 0-1 with a 3.77 ERA (14 1/3 IP, 6 ER) in three starts this postseason.

  • Last outing: No-decision, 3 2/3 IP, 4 R (2 ER), 6 H, 3 BB, 3 K in Game 3 Tuesday, a 6-5 Dodgers victory
  • Regular season: 16-4, 2.47 ERA (207 2/3 IP, 57 ER), 0.97 WHIP, 9.2 K/9, 2.3 BB/9 in 33 starts
  • Career vs. Braves (regular season): 2-0, 2.79 ERA (19 1/3 IP, 6 ER), 11 H, 2 BB, 17 K in three starts

Dodgers at Braves odds, lines, picks and prediction

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  • Money line: Dodgers -160 (bet $160 to win $100) | Braves +130 (bet $100 to win $130)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Dodgers -1.5 (+105) | Braves +1.5 (-130)
  • Over/Under: 8.5 (O: -102 | U: -122)

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Prediction

Braves 4, Dodgers 3

Money line (ML)

ATLANTA (+130) is the STRONGEST PLAY – 1½ times your usual wager.

The Braves are 4-0 at home this postseason, including back-to-back walk-off victories vs. the Dodgers in the first two games of the NLCS.

Including the regular season, they’re 9-1 in their last 10 home games.

Meanwhile, Anderson went 5-1 with a 3.52 ERA in 11 regular-season home starts in 2021.

The Braves were 9-2 in those 11 starts and won both of his postseason starts.

While Buehler was a stud during the regular season, he’s been average during the playoffs and he can’t be trusted on short rest.

Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

PASS since we’re invested in Atlanta’s money line.

However, if you want a little insurance, divvying up part of the ML wager with Atlanta +1.5 (-130) wouldn’t be terrible. You just have to pay a little juice. Atlanta is 4-1 ATS in this series.

ATS records:

  • Regular season: Braves 78-83 | Dodgers 82-80
  • Postseason: Braves 7-2 | Dodgers 5-6

Over/Under (O/U)

BACK UNDER 8.5 (-122) to WIN 0.4 UNITS.

The Over is 4-1 in this series with only Game 1 cashing an Under ticket, but expect pitching, including the bullpens, to dominate with an “all arms on deck” approach.

O/U records:

  • Regular season: Braves 74-78-9 | Dodgers 71-81-10
  • Postseason: Braves 5-4 | Dodgers 6-5

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Los Angeles Dodgers at Atlanta Braves Game 2 odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Sunday’s Los Angeles Dodgers at Atlanta Braves Game 2 odds and lines, with expert MLB picks and predictions.

The Los Angeles Dodgers look to bounce back from a tough Game 1 loss when they meet the Atlanta Braves Sunday. First pitch is set for 7:38 p.m. ET at Truist Park. Let’s analyze the lines around the Dodgers vs. Braves odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Dodgers RHP Max Scherzer is expected to make his third start of the postseason. During the regular season he was 15-4 with a 2.46 ERA. 0.86 WHIP, 1.8 BB/9 and 11.8 K/9 through 179 1/3 IP across 30 starts.

  • Scherzer faced the Braves twice this season, and on both occasions racked up 9 K in 6 IP. He allowed a total of 4 ER across 12 IP in the two starts.
  • He allowed 5 ER in each of his last two regular season starts, but he has turned things around in the playoffs. In three appearances (two starts) he has put up a 1.46 ERA and 11.7 K/9.

Braves RHP Ian Anderson is set to make his second postseason start in Game 2. During the regular season he was 9.5 with a 3.58 ERA, a 1.23 WHIP, 3.7 BB/9 and 8.7 K/9 through 128 1/3 IP.

  • In his first playoff start he hurled five shutout innings against Milwaukee in Game 3 of the divisional round.
  • In 11 home starts this season Anderson has recorded a 3.52 ERA and 8.4 K/9 along with a 0.9 HR/9.

Dodgers at Braves odds, lines, picks and prediction

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  • Money line: Dodgers -190 (bet $190 to win $100) | Braves +155 (bet $100 to win $155)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Dodgers -1.5 (-108) | Braves +1.5 (-112)
  • Over/Under: 7.5 (O: -107 | U: -115)

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Prediction

Dodgers 4, Braves 3

Money line (ML)

Scherzer joined the Dodgers at the trade deadline, and they had won all 12 of his starts before last week’s 1-0 loss to the Giants, one that certainly can’t be blamed on him. They also tied for the third-best road record in the league at 48-33.

Even so, this is a little too much to lay against a hot Atlanta team in their home park. It’s probably best to PASS on the money line.

Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

Anderson had some issues with the long ball late in the year but has allowed just 3 ER in 18 IP over his last three starts. He boasts an impressive 15.2% swinging strike rate in his last five trips to the mound.

The Braves face a very tough test today against Scherzer, but they have won eight of their last nine at home. Even if they fall short, look for them to keep it close throughout. Back the BRAVES +1.5 (-112)

Over/Under (O/U)

The under has hit in five of Atlanta’s last six game and in five of the last seven for the Dodgers. The total has also slid in under in each of the last five meetings between these two teams.

With Scherzer and Anderson on the mound, runs will be hard to come by again. UNDER 7.5 (-115) is the side to take in this one as we could be in for a pitchers’ duel.

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NLCS Game 1: Los Angeles Dodgers at Atlanta Braves odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Saturday’s Los Angeles Dodgers at Atlanta Braves NLCS Game 1 odds and lines, with expert MLB picks and predictions.

The NLCS begins Saturday night when the Los Angeles Dodgers visit the Atlanta Braves for Game 1. First pitch is set for 8:08 p.m. ET at Truist Park. Let’s analyze the lines around the Dodgers vs Braves odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Dodgers RHP Max Scherzer is expected to make his third start of this postseason despite pitching the final inning of the NLDS. He was 15-4 with a 2.36 ERA, a league-best 0.86 WHIP, an NL-low 1.8 BB/9 and 11.8 K/9 through 179 1/3 IP across 30 starts in the regular season.

  • The Dodgers won all 11 of Scherzer’s regular-season starts after they acquired him via trade.
  • Is 0-1 with a save and a 1.46 ERA through 12 1/3 innings across two starts and one relief appearance this postseason.

Braves LHP Max Fried makes his second start of the postseason. He was 14-7 wth a 3.04 ERA, 1.09 WHIP, 2.2 BB/9 and 8.6 K/9 through 165 2/3 IP across 28 regular season starts. He pitched 6 scoreless innings in his previous postseason start this season against the Milwaukee Brewers in the NLDS.

  • Was 1-0 with a 2.25 ERA in two regular-season starts against the Dodgers.
  • Has won his last four decisions and the Braves have won his last six starts including the postseason.

Dodgers at Braves odds, lines, picks and prediction

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  • Money line: Dodgers -135 (bet $135 to win $100) | Braves +110 (bet $100 to win $110)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Dodgers -1.5 (+125) | Braves +1.5 (-155)
  • Over/Under: 8.5 (O: +100 | U: -125)

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Prediction

Braves 3, Dodgers 2

Money line (ML)

Fried did not allow a run in his start in the NLDS against the Brewers. The Braves have not lost a home start of Fried’s since June 1. The Braves have won his last six starts and 11 of his last 12 including the postseason.

Scherzer will not likely be able to go as deep in the game because of his 1-inning appearance Thursday.

The Braves were the least-impressive home team of the postseason, going 42-38 in the regular season. However, their play with Fried on the mound cannot be ignored.

Take the BRAVES (+110).

Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

The Braves have the worst home ATS record in all of baseball at 29-53 ATS. However, they are 7-3 ATS as home underdogs and are 13-5 ATS in their last 16 games.

The Dodgers are 41-40 ATS as road favorites and are 14-6 ATS in their last 20 games.

Expecting a Braves outright win, take the BRAVES +1.5 (-155) if you want some breathing room.

Over/Under (O/U)

Four of the Dodgers’ six postseason games have had totals of fewer than 9 runs. Three of the Braves’ four games in the playoffs finished with fewer than 9 runs.

Take UNDER 8.5 (-125).

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