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Atlanta Braves vs Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: May 5, 2024 at 4:10 PM ET

Venue: Dodger Stadium — Los Angeles, California

Article updated May 5, 6:17 AM EDT

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Atlanta Braves and Los Angeles Dodgers are set to finish their three-game series on Sunday afternoon, with the Braves sending Max Fried to the mound and the Dodgers

Game outlook

The Atlanta Braves and Los Angeles Dodgers are set to finish their three-game series on Sunday afternoon, with the Braves sending Max Fried to the mound and the Dodgers countering with James Paxton. The Dodgers secured a 4-3 victory in the first game of the series on Friday. Atlanta is currently favored to win, with the opening line at -130 moving to Atlanta -135.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Braves -135 | Dodgers +119

Spread: Braves -1.5 (+120) | Dodgers +1.5 (-140)

Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Atlanta will win straight-up is 57%.

Atlanta Braves

The Atlanta Braves have named Max Fried as their starting pitcher for Sunday's game against the Dodgers. Fried has been consistent, with a 4.02 ERA and a 1.18 WHIP this season. The Braves are wrapping up a road trip after dropping two of three games to the Mariners. Despite a recent offensive slowdown, Atlanta still ranks near the top in offensive categories, with Marcell Ozuna leading the team with nine home runs and 32 RBIs. The Braves are averaging 5.33 runs per game and have a pitching staff with a 3.45 ERA. With a power ranking of 5, Atlanta is ranked first in offense and sixth in defense, with a record of 94-68 this season.

Los Angeles Dodgers Analysis

James Paxton will be starting for the Los Angeles Dodgers in their upcoming game against the Braves. Despite a shaky performance in his last outing, Paxton has been solid overall this season with a 3-0 record and a 3.51 ERA. The Dodgers, who have won three of their last five series and currently hold the top spot in their division, have been getting offensive production from Shohei Ohtani, who has eight home runs and 20 RBIs. The team is averaging 5.32 runs per game, ranking them third in the league offensively. The pitching staff has also been strong, with a 3.45 ERA placing them ninth. Los Angeles will look to bounce back against the Braves after losing their last three matchups against them. Make sure to take advantage of our sportsbook promo codes for a chance to earn more on the game.

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Los Angeles Dodgers Outshine Atlanta Braves in Recent Games

Recently, the Atlanta Braves have struggled, losing four out of their last six games, including a series loss in Seattle. On the other hand, the Los Angeles Dodgers have been performing well, winning eight of their last ten games leading up to Saturday night. In addition, the Braves have been less productive at the plate, scoring four or fewer runs in five of their last six games. Dodgers' starting pitcher, James Paxton, has been particularly impressive at home, allowing only three runs in his two home games against the Giants and Padres. It is worth noting that the Dodgers have emerged victorious in four out of Paxton's five starts this season.

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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-130 → -145Moved
  • Moneyline · Los Angeles Dodgers+114 → +131Moved
  • Spread · Atlanta Braves-1.5 (+125) → -1.5 (+112)Moved
  • Spread · Los Angeles Dodgers+1.5 (-145) → +1.5 (-130)Moved
  • Total · Over8.5 (-110) → 8.5 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Under8.5 (-110) → 8.5 (-110)Unchanged

ATS and O/U trends

Atlanta Braves
94-68 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 1-9-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Los Angeles Dodgers
100-62 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-05-05T10:17:03.384Z). 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

  • 2024-05-04Atlanta Braves 2 · Los Angeles Dodgers 11
  • 2024-05-03Atlanta Braves 3 · Los Angeles Dodgers 4
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Los Angeles Dodgers defeated Atlanta Braves 5-1

Los Angeles Dodgers defeated Atlanta Braves 5-1 on May 5, 2024, a 4-run decision in the series. Los Angeles Dodgers' strongest period was the 1st inning, when it outscored its opponent 2-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded Atlanta Braves -1.5 (+112) spread, Los Angeles Dodgers covered, while the 6 combined runs finished under the recorded total of 8.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • DpxsportsMoneyline · Los Angeles Dodgers +119Win
  • Novacek84Total · Over 9 (-110)Loss
  • CoversMoneyline · Los Angeles Dodgers +119Win
  • BtMoneyline · Atlanta Braves -135Loss
  • AliencreationRunline · Atlanta Braves -1.5 (+120)Loss
  • CoolioMoneyline · Los Angeles Dodgers +117Win
  • CoolioTotal · Over 8.5 (-110)Loss
  • OddssharkMoneyline · Los Angeles Dodgers +117Win
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 8.5 (-110)Loss