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Los Angeles Dodgers Look to Extend Dominance Over Atlanta Braves in National League Showdown

On Friday, May 2, 2025, the Los Angeles Dodgers and Atlanta Braves will face off in a highly anticipated National League matchup. The Dodgers have already shown their dominance this season by sweeping the Braves in a previous series. Yoshinobu Yamamoto with an impressive ERA of 1.06 will start for the Dodgers, while Grant Holmes with an ERA of 4.5 will take the mound for the Braves. The current betting line favors Los Angeles at -172 after opening at -165. For expert MLB picks and more, consider checking out David Delano's premium selections.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Dodgers -172 | Braves +155
• Spread: Dodgers -1.5 (-110) | Braves +1.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Los Angeles will win straight-up is 63%.

Los Angeles vs Atlanta Stats

Los Angeles Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers are currently one of MLB's elite teams, leading the NL West with a 21-10 record. Offensively, they are a dominant force, ranking near the top in runs per game, batting average, OPS, and home runs. Teoscar Hernández leads the team in home runs and batting average, while Shohei Ohtani boasts the best OPS. On the mound, the Dodgers have a solid team ERA and WHIP, with Yoshinobu Yamamoto leading the team in ERA, wins, and WHIP. Defensively, they have limited errors and have shown depth and versatility. With a balanced attack and reliable pitching, the Dodgers are in a strong position to face Atlanta and continue their winning streak. Los Angeles is ranked 14th overall with a strong offense, decent defense, and a record of 21-10.

Atlanta Braves Analysis

The Atlanta Braves have had an uneven start to the season, currently sitting third in the NL East with a record of 14-16. Their offense has been middling, ranking 15th in runs per game, 13th in batting average, 14th in OPS, and 13th in home runs. Austin Riley leads the team with six home runs, while Marcell Ozuna is the top hitter with a .283 batting average and .915 OPS. The Braves' lineup has underperformed relative to expectations, struggling to generate consistent power and run production. Pitching has also been a concern with a team ERA of 4.22 and a WHIP of 1.29. Defensively, the Braves have shown some stability with the 4th fewest errors in MLB. Starting on Friday will be Grant Holmes, who is 2-1 with a 4.50 ERA and 1.25 WHIP on the season. Despite some defensive stability, the Braves' overall performance has not met preseason expectations, earning them a power ranking of 11. In their last three matchups, the Los Angeles Dodgers went 0-3 against the Braves.

Los Angeles Dodgers' Dominant Pitching Gives Them Edge Over Atlanta Braves

The Atlanta Braves have shown improvement in their performance, however, the Los Angeles Dodgers possess a formidable combination of elite offense and dominant pitching by Yamamoto, providing them with a competitive edge. Yamamoto has maintained an impressive 0.38 ERA in his last four starts, showcasing his ability to strike out 29 batters in 24 innings. This solidifies the challenge for Braves starter Grant Holmes, who previously allowed four runs in four innings against the Dodgers and six runs in his recent outing versus the Diamondbacks. Considering Yamamoto's pitching prowess, there is little room for error for Holmes. Therefore, it is prudent to predict the Los Angeles Dodgers to have the advantage on the runline in this matchup.

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