LA Dodgers vs Atlanta Braves: Odds, Tips and Predictions

The Atlanta Braves (80-67) welcome the LA Dodgers (87-60) to Truist Park on Saturday for the 2nd game of their 4-game series. First pitch is scheduled for 7:20 p.m. ET. Let's check out BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Dodgers vs Braves Opportunities and place your best bets with our expert MLB tips and predictions.

Season series: Dodgers lead 3-1

The Braves beat the Dodgers 6-2 in the series opener on Friday and finished the series as underdogs with a moneyline of -102.

Atlanta has alternated wins and losses in its last 9 games, finishing 1-1 in the series against the Washington Nationals. The Braves have a 41-31 record at home this season and a 68-79 record against the spread (ATS). They have been strong offensively of late, scoring 19 runs in their last 3 games.

The Dodgers have lost 3 of their last 4 games, but are 5-5 in their last 10 games. In the previous series, they lost 2 of 3 to the Chicago Cubs. Los Angeles, which is in first place in the NL West, has a 39-33 road record this season. The Dodgers have an ATS of 73-74.

Expected starters for the Dodgers and Braves

RHP Jack Flaherty against LHP Chris Sales

Flaherty (12-6, 2.86 ERA) is making his 26th start. He has a WHIP of 1.01, 1.8 BB/9 and 10.9 K/9 in 148 innings.

• Last start: Win, 7 1/3 IP, 0 ER, 4 H, 0 BB, 6 K in the 4-0 home win against the Cleveland Guardians on Sunday
• Away statistics 2024: 7-2, 2.49 ERA (79 2/3 IP, 22 ER), 0.94 WHIP, 11.2 K/9 in 14 starts
• Career against Braves: 1-1, 4.32 ERA (16 1/3 IP, 8 ER), 1.08 WHIP, 10.3 K/9 in 3 starts

Sale (16-3, 2.38 ERA) is making his 28th start. He has a WHIP of 1.00, 1.9 BB/9 and 11.5 K/9 in 166 2/3 innings.

• Last start: No decision, 6 IP, 0 ER, 2 H, 1 BB, 7 K in the 4-3 home win against the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday
• Home stats 2024: 9-0, 2.33 ERA (81 IP, 21 ER), 0.98 WHIP, 10.8 K/9 in 13 starts
• Career against Dodgers: 0-1, 10.13 ERA (10 2/3 IP, 12 ER), 2.06 WHIP, 11.8 K/9 in 3 appearances (2 starts)

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Odds for Dodgers vs Braves

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• Moneyline (ML): Dodgers +110 (bet $100 to win $110) | Braves -130 (bet $130 to win $100)
• Running Line (RL)/Against the Spread (ATS): Dodgers +1.5 (-200) | Braves -1.5 (+165)
• Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

Tips and predictions for the Dodgers at the Braves

forecast

Dodgers 4, Braves 3

Money line

BET ON THE DODGERS (+110).

The Dodgers are the second-best team in the major leagues after a 36-23 loss. They brought in Flaherty as a capable starter for the postseason and he delivered in his last start, going 7 innings and not allowing a run. He should be able to maintain that level on Saturday.

While Sale has been great, the Braves have not been consistent enough to support them, scoring 0 runs on Monday, 12 on Tuesday and 1 on Wednesday. Like they did after winning the last game, it's safe to assume they won't be able to keep up.

Take DODGERS (+110).

Running Line/Against the Spread

HAPPEN.

There's no good value here. The Dodgers are way too expensive as underdogs, and the Braves are too risky as favorites considering how well Flaherty has been pitching lately.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 7.5 (-105).

The Braves have played Under in 4 of their last 5 games and are 2-10 O/U in their last 12 games. They have played Under in their last 4 Sale starts and are 54-88-5 O/U this season.

The Dodgers have been inconsistent offensively of late. In 4 of their last 5 games, they have scored 4 or fewer points. Los Angeles has a 3-3-1 O/U record in their last 7 games. They have underperformed in 2 of Flaherty's last 3 starts.

Given the caliber of the pitches shown, take UNDER 7.5 (-105).

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