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Atlanta Braves vs Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: May 4, 2024 at 9:10 PM ET

Venue: Dodger Stadium — Los Angeles, California

Article updated May 3, 10:16 PM EDT

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Atlanta Braves and Los Angeles Dodgers are set to face off on Saturday at Dodger Stadium, with first pitch scheduled for 6:10 p.m. PT. Bryce Elder will be starting on the

Game outlook

The Atlanta Braves and Los Angeles Dodgers are set to face off on Saturday at Dodger Stadium, with first pitch scheduled for 6:10 p.m. PT. Bryce Elder will be starting on the mound for the Braves, boasting a 1.50 ERA in his two outings this season. On the other side, Tyler Glasnow will be pitching for the Dodgers, with a 2.72 ERA in seven starts. The Dodgers are currently favored to win, opening at -163 with the line remaining unchanged.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Braves +148 | Dodgers -163

Spread: Braves +1.5 (-141) | Dodgers -1.5 (+123)

Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Los Angeles will win straight-up is 62%.

Atlanta Braves

Atlanta Braves recently lost two out of three games against Seattle in their last series but still hold a half-game lead over the Phillies going into the weekend. Despite their recent losses, the Braves have impressive offensive rankings, being 3rd in OBP, 2nd in OPS, and 5th in RBI. Their pitching staff also ranks well, with a 3.52 ERA and 7th in WHIP. The Braves will start the young right-hander, Elder, on Saturday in LA, who has shown promise in his two starts this season. With a power ranking of 5, Atlanta is ranked 1 in offense, 6 in defense, and has a record of 94-68 this season. Online sportsbooks frequently change their sportsbook promo codes.

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The Los Angeles Dodgers had a successful series against Arizona, winning two out of three games and outscoring the D-Backs 19-8. Currently, the Dodgers are on a hot streak with an 8-2 record in their last ten games, giving them a 4.5-game lead in the NL West standings. They have impressive offensive stats, ranking first in OBP, OPS, home runs, and RBI. Their pitching staff is also solid, with a 3.53 ERA and 1.19 WHIP. Tomorrow, Glasnow will take the mound for the Dodgers, boasting strong performances since joining the team. The Dodgers have a power ranking of 2 and are ranked second in offense, averaging 5.36 runs per game. Atlanta, on the other hand, struggled in their last three matchups against Los Angeles, going 1-2. Be sure to check out our Expert Picks for more MLB winners.

Dodgers Favored to Win by Two Runs Against Struggling Braves Pitcher

I am predicting that the Dodgers will secure a victory with a margin of at least two runs on Saturday evening. Elder's performance since rejoining the Braves' rotation has been less than impressive, with a high number of hits and walks in his recent outings. His struggles post-All-Star break last year and poor statistics during Spring Training led to his demotion to Triple-A Gwinnett. Tomorrow, facing the formidable Los Angeles lineup, the 24-year-old pitcher may face a tough challenge. The Dodgers have showcased their prowess in night games, boasting an impressive batting average, on-base percentage, and slugging percentage, particularly against right-handed pitchers. With their top pitcher on the mound, the Dodgers are likely to establish an early lead and emerge victorious against the Braves.

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SportsJaw Braves vs Dodgers archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Braves vs Dodgers matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Atlanta Braves+148 → +170Moved
  • Moneyline · Los Angeles Dodgers-163 → -190Moved
  • Spread · Atlanta Braves+1.5 (-141) → +1.5 (-125)Moved
  • Spread · Los Angeles Dodgers-1.5 (+123) → -1.5 (+105)Moved
  • Total · Over9 (-110) → 8 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under9 (-110) → 8 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Atlanta Braves
94-68 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 0-10-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Los Angeles Dodgers
100-62 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 3-7-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-05-04T02:16:39.820Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-05-03Atlanta Braves 3 · Los Angeles Dodgers 4
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Los Angeles Dodgers defeated Atlanta Braves 11-2

Los Angeles Dodgers defeated Atlanta Braves 11-2 on May 4, 2024, a 9-run decision in the series. Los Angeles Dodgers' strongest period was the 4th inning, when it outscored its opponent 4-1. Against SportsJaw's recorded Atlanta Braves +1.5 (-125) spread, Los Angeles Dodgers covered, while the 13 combined runs finished over the recorded total of 8.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • MaddogMoneyline · Los Angeles Dodgers -163Win
  • MauriceJonesTotal · Under 9 (-110)Loss
  • DtownsendMoneyline · Atlanta Braves +149Loss
  • TphamTotal · Over 9 (-110)Win
  • Altuve27Moneyline · Los Angeles Dodgers -171Win
  • BadmanTotal · Over 9 (-110)Win
  • BooksworstnightmareMoneyline · Atlanta Braves +162Loss