Braves vs. Dodgers Prediction: MLB Betting Lines & Picks

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Braves vs. Dodgers Prediction: MLB Betting Lines & Picks

The Atlanta Braves (29-17) will look to Ronald Acuna Jr., who is currently on an 11-game hit streak, when they play the Los Angeles Dodgers (29-19) and Freddie Freeman, who has also hit safely in 11 games in a row. It starts at 7:20 PM ET on Monday, at Truist Park.

The Braves are favored at home (-158) versus the Dodgers (+135). The game’s total is set at 9.

The betting facts in the article below reflect odds as of May 22, 2023 at 5:13 PM ET. Ready to bet?

Braves vs Dodgers Betting Lines

Braves Betting Insights

  • The Braves have been favorites in 33 games this season and won 21 (63.6%) of those contests.
  • Atlanta has entered 15 games this season favored by -158 or more and is 11-4 in those contests.
  • Oddsmakers have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Braves have a 61.2% chance to win.
  • Atlanta’s games have gone over the total in 24 of its 38 chances.
  • The Braves are 15-23-0 against the spread this season.

Braves Last 10 Games Trend

Dodgers Betting Insights

  • The Dodgers have been chosen as underdogs in five games this year and have walked away with the win two times (40%) in those games.
  • Oddsmakers have given Los Angeles the worst odds of winning it has seen this season with a +135 moneyline listed for this contest.
  • The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Dodgers have a 42.6% chance of walking away with the win.
  • Los Angeles and its opponents have hit the over in 23 of its 40 games with a total set by oddsmakers this season.
  • The Dodgers are 22-18-0 against the spread in their 40 games that had a posted line this season.

Dodgers Last 10 Games Trend

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Braves Probable Pitcher – Charlie Morton

  • Morton’s team is 4-3-0 against the spread this season in his starts.
  • The right-hander’s last start was on Tuesday, when he tossed 6 2/3 innings without allowing a run on seven hits in a matchup with the Texas Rangers.
  • Morton will look to finish five or more innings for the ninth start in a row.
  • Morton’s team is 4-3 this season when he starts and they are the moneyline favorite.
  • Morton’s team has won five of his eight starts this season.
  • In Morton’s seven starts with a total, the teams have hit the over four times.

Braves Relief Pitchers

Dodgers Probable Pitcher – Gavin Stone

  • Stone (0-0) gets the start for the Dodgers, his second of the season.
  • In his last time out on Wednesday, May 3, the righty threw four innings against the Philadelphia Phillies, giving up four earned runs while surrendering eight hits.
  • The Dodgers have yet to be named a moneyline underdog when Stone starts this season.
  • His team has won the only game he’s appeared in this season.
  • Stone’s lone start with a total this season went over.

Dodgers Relief Pitchers

Braves Hitting Trends

  • The Braves have a 15-7 record in games this season when they belt two or more home runs.
  • Atlanta has won each of its 10 games this season when racking up at least five extra-base hits.
  • The club has totaled at least eight hits in 35 games this season, and is 24-11 in those contests.
  • Atlanta is 24-5 in games this season when it scored at least five runs.
  • The Braves are 10-7 in the 17 games this season when they have drawn five or more walks.

Dodgers Hitting Trends

  • They are 21-5 this season when they hit two or more home runs in a game.
  • In 18 games with five or more extra-base hits this season, it has a record of 13-5.
  • In 29 games this season with eight or more hits, they have a record of 23-6.
  • Los Angeles has won 24 of its 30 games this season in which it scored more than four runs.
  • They have a 21-7 record this season when drawing five or more walks in a game.

Braves vs. Dodgers Prediction

Moneyline Pick: Braves (-158)
Over/Under Pick: Under (9)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm derived from offensive performance metrics and probable starting pitchers.

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