Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Atlanta Braves: Odds, Prediction
A full 15-game MLB slate is scheduled for Tuesday, with one matchup in the National League being a crucial clash between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Atlanta Braves.
This game between the Dodgers and the Braves is scheduled for Tuesday, August 25, and has an expected first pitch time of 7:15 p.m. ET. The game will be played at Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia. Let’s take a look at the odds and analyze both teams.
MLB Betting Odds and Trends
A quick glance at the current betting odds shows that Los Angeles is the clear betting favourite. As it stands, the Dodgers are -148 on the moneyline, while the Braves are coming back as an underdog with odds of +126.
In terms of the runline, you can bet on the Dodgers -1.5 at +106 odds, while betting on the Braves +1.5 carries odds of -128.
Further, the total for this game has been set at 8.5 runs. You can bet on over 8.5 runs at odds of -105, whereas betting on under 8.5 runs would give you -115 odds.
Some trends to consider show that the under is 6-4 over the last 10 meetings between these two teams, the under is 6-4 over the last 10 games for the Dodgers, and the under is 8-2 in the last 10 games for the Braves.
Los Angeles Dodgers
The Dodgers enter this game with a record of 80-51 and are currently in first place in the National League West division. After an off-day on Monday, Los Angeles will begin this series by starting Tyler Glasnow, who has a record of 3-0 and an ERA of 2.72.
Note that Glasnow has had a limited number of starts this season due to injuries and this will be his first start for the Dodgers since early May. That said, he has been at his best when pitching on the road, having made four starts and posting an ERA of 1.64. Across those four starts, Glasnow has allowed just four earned runs over 22.0 innings.
Atlanta Braves
The Braves enter this game with a 76-55 record and are currently in first place in the National League East division. Having said that, Atlanta has struggled recently and has seen their eight-game lead over the Philadelphia Phillies in the NL East shrink to just 3.5 games.
Like the Dodgers, the Braves also had an off-day on Monday and will start Bryce Elder to begin this series, who has a record of 8-7 and an ERA of 3.92. Elder has been serviceable at home this season, posting an ERA of 3.42 over 15 starts. In these starts, he has allowed 35 earned runs across 92.0 innings.
MLB Prediction: Who Will Win Dodgers vs. Braves?
As expected, the Dodgers are the betting favourite in this highly anticipated matchup, but the under looks to be the best betting option.
While the Braves have normally been one of the highest scoring teams in the league, they are averaging just 2.3 runs per game over their last 10 games. As for the Dodgers, they are averaging 4.7 runs per game over the same stretch.
Los Angeles also has one of their best pitchers on the mound to open this series with Glasnow, so even though he has not pitched in months, he should be able to keep the Braves’ struggling offence under wraps.
The same goes for Elder, who has had much more success overall pitching at home compared to on the road. Because of this, backing Under 8.5 will be my best bet, and I look for the Braves to win this game late by a score of 4-3.
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