<b> L.A. Dodgers vs. Atlanta Braves Odds - Pick </b>
<b>Moneyline:</b> LA +130 / ATL -140
<b>Over/Under Total:</b> 7.5
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<b>Team Records Straight up / O/U Totals and Run Line W/L </b><br />
L.A. Dodgers: SU 17-22 / O/U 22-14 / RL W/L 16-23
Atlanta Braves: SU 22-18 / O/U 22-16 / RL WL 20-20
Pitching Match Ups:
L.A. Dodgers: Hyun-Jin Ryu (4-2 3.40 ERA)
Atlanta Braves: Paul Maholm (4-4 3.94 ERA)
<b>Trends Worth Noting:</b><br />
1. LA is 4-1 in their last 5 overall.
2. LA is 5-2 in Ryu’s last 7 starts.
3. ATL is 1-5 in their last 6 overall.
4. ATL is 4-1 in Maholm’s last 5 home starts.
<b>Key Injuries:</b><br />
LA
Josh Beckett SP - May 15: 15-Day DL
Onelki Garcia SP - May 15: Day-to-Day
Zack Greinke SP - May 13: 15-Day DL
Scott Elbert RP - May 13: 15-Day DL
Ted Lilly SP - May 13: 15-Day DL
ATL
J.R. Graham SP - May 16: Day-to-Day
Jonny Venters RP - May 16: 15-Day DL
Brandon Beachy SP - May 15: 15-Day DL
B.J. Upton CF - May 14: Day-To-Day
Jason Heyward RF - May 13: 15-Day DL
<b>Matchup Analysis:</b><br />
Even though the Dodgers are playing well and the Braves are slumping Maholm, who was shelled in his last start, has pitched well at home this season and the Braves will win Game 1 of this series.
<b>Jason's Pick:</b> Braves
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<b>Moneyline:</b> LA +130 / ATL -140
<b>Over/Under Total:</b> 7.5
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<b>Team Records Straight up / O/U Totals and Run Line W/L </b><br />
L.A. Dodgers: SU 17-22 / O/U 22-14 / RL W/L 16-23
Atlanta Braves: SU 22-18 / O/U 22-16 / RL WL 20-20
Pitching Match Ups:
L.A. Dodgers: Hyun-Jin Ryu (4-2 3.40 ERA)
Atlanta Braves: Paul Maholm (4-4 3.94 ERA)
<b>Trends Worth Noting:</b><br />
1. LA is 4-1 in their last 5 overall.
2. LA is 5-2 in Ryu’s last 7 starts.
3. ATL is 1-5 in their last 6 overall.
4. ATL is 4-1 in Maholm’s last 5 home starts.
<b>Key Injuries:</b><br />
LA
Josh Beckett SP - May 15: 15-Day DL
Onelki Garcia SP - May 15: Day-to-Day
Zack Greinke SP - May 13: 15-Day DL
Scott Elbert RP - May 13: 15-Day DL
Ted Lilly SP - May 13: 15-Day DL
ATL
J.R. Graham SP - May 16: Day-to-Day
Jonny Venters RP - May 16: 15-Day DL
Brandon Beachy SP - May 15: 15-Day DL
B.J. Upton CF - May 14: Day-To-Day
Jason Heyward RF - May 13: 15-Day DL
<b>Matchup Analysis:</b><br />
Even though the Dodgers are playing well and the Braves are slumping Maholm, who was shelled in his last start, has pitched well at home this season and the Braves will win Game 1 of this series.
<b>Jason's Pick:</b> Braves
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