Braves vs. Dodgers: MLB Betting Predictions, Odds & Over Pick

Atlanta Braves vs. Los Angeles Dodgers
Date: Wednesday, April 2nd, 8:38 ET
Location: Dodger Stadium
TV: SNLA
Money Line: Braves +217/Dodgers -263
Total Line: 8

Betting Preview

Here’s our betting preview for the upcoming MLB clash between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Braves on Wednesday, April 2nd at Dodger Stadium. We provide you with a comprehensive analysis, odds, and predictions to help with your handicapping decision or tail our expert based on the projected lineups and listed starting pitchers.

Betting Odds

Wednesday’s Braves vs. Dodgers matchup features Bryce Elder for the Braves and Blake Snell for the Dodgers. The moneyline odds for this one have the Dodgers at -263, while the Braves are the +217 underdog. The over/under line is currently at eight runs, and the game is being played at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, with the forecasted temperature being 60 degrees.

First pitch for this NL matchup is set for 8:38 PM ET, and SNLA will be televising this one. The Braves are 0-6 so far, while the Dodgers have yet to lose in seven games.

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Braves vs. Dodgers Projected Lineup

Straight Up/Over-Under/ Runline Record

Atlanta Braves: 0-6 SU / OU 1-4 / Runline 0-6
Los Angeles Dodgers: 7-0 SU / OU 4-3 / Runline 7-0

It was a low-scoring game in the most recent game of this Dodgers vs Braves series. Los Angeles went into the matchup as -132 favorites and squeaked out a 3-1 win. The Braves had a chance to tie the game in the 9th inning but could only muster one run. Heading into the game, the Dodgers had the edge in the series, having won two of the first three games.

Dustin May only went five innings for the Dodgers but gave up just one hit and no earned runs. He finished the game with six strikeouts but issued three walks. Anthony Banda came out of the bullpen for the win, and Tanner Scott got the save.

Chris Sale had a rough outing for the Braves, taking the loss. He went five innings and gave up three earned runs on four hits. Sale did finish the game with five strikeouts and didn’t issue a walk.

Pitching Matchup

Bryce Elder is coming off a season in which he made 10 starts and finished with a record of 2-5. His ERA for the year was 6.52, and he finished with three quality starts. In terms of strikeouts, Elder averaged 8.34 per nine innings and finished the season with a K/BB ratio of 2.7. Last season, Elder allowed a total of eight home runs and finished the year with a WHIP of 1.63. For the season, opponents hit .309 off Elder, and his FIP for the year was 4.56.

Blake Snell and the Dodgers are back at home for his second start of the season, coming off a win in his first outing against the Tigers. He went five innings and gave up two earned runs on four hits, striking out 5.

Braves vs. Dodgers Offense Outlook

Michael Harris II of the Braves is our top projected player in terms of total hits today. He has been swinging a hot bat lately, and we expect him to continue that trend in today’s game.

Shohei Ohtani is projected to have the most hits today among all Dodgers players. Ohtani has been one of the most consistent hitters in the league this season and will look to continue his strong play at the plate in today’s game.

Free Braves vs. Dodgers MLB Pick

In tonight’s matchup between the Braves and Dodgers, I’m looking at the over/under line for today’s best bet. Even with Blake Snell on the mound, I think these two teams end up scoring a lot of runs. I’m taking the over at eight runs.

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