Los Angeles Dodgers vs Atlanta Braves Prediction, Preview and Odds - 09/13/2024

Game Time: 7:20 pm ET, Friday, September 13, 2024

Venue:  Truist Park, Atlanta, GA

Where to Watch:  Apple TV+

DraftKings:  Moneyline odds:  Dodgers -110, Braves -110; Over/Under:  8.5 runs

Bet365:  Moneyline odds:  Dodgers -110, Braves -110; Over/Under:  8.5 runs

BetMGM:  Moneyline odds:  Dodgers -110, Braves -110; Over/Under:  8.5 runsc

Los Angeles Dodgers:  87-59 (1st place, NL West)

Atlanta Braves:  79-67 (3rd place, NL East)

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Los Angeles Dodgers:  5-5 last 10

Atlanta Braves:  5-5 last 10

The Dodgers are entering this series off a win and lost their 3-game series against the Chicago Cubs 2-1 in their last series. They enter this game with a 87-59 record overall and have a road record of 39-32. This is the series opener of a 4-game series with the Braves on Friday and they have Thursday off as a day of rest. Their offense ranks 2nd in the MLB with a .771 OPS. Bobby Miller was their starting pitcher on Wednesday while rookie pitcher Landon Knack is making his start in this game on Friday. He is 2-3 with a 3.00 ERA this season. His team won 2 of their last 3 games this season with him making an appearance. In his last MLB regular season start, he allowed 2 ER, 1 HR, and 1 BB with 8 Ks on 3 hits through 6 IP against the Cleveland Guardians.

The Braves are entering this series off a loss and split their 2-game series against the Washington Nationals 1-1 in their last series. They enter this game with a 79-67 record overall and have a home record of 40-31. This is the 1st game of a 4-game series with the Dodgers on Friday and they have Thursday off as a day of rest. Their offense ranks 13th in the MLB with a .714 OPS. Max Fried was their starting pitcher on Wednesday while rookie pitcher Spencer Schwellenbach is making his start in this game on Friday. He is 5-7 with a 3.78 ERA this season. His team lost their last 2 straight games this season with him making an appearance. In his last MLB regular season start, he allowed 3 earned runs, 2 homers, and 0 BB with 3 strikeouts on 10 hits through 5 innings played against the Toronto Blue Jays.

The current betting odds have the Dodgers listed as a pick 'em in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Dodgers have looked really good in their games this season with their 87-59 record overall which has them leading the NL West with one of the best records in the entire MLB. They haven't looked as good in their road games, but they have still been a great road team with their 39-32 road record. Meanwhile, the Braves have looked good in their games this season with their 79-67 record overall, but that record only has them in 3rd place of the NL East and fighting for a Wild Card spot. They have been better in their home games this season, but they are only 40-31 in their home games. They haven't looked great lately either, going 5-5 in their last 10 games and splitting their last series with the Nationals who have been terrible all season. The Dodgers haven't looked great lately either, but they will have some momentum from their win against the Cubs and they do have the better pitching matchup here. Knack is on the mound for the Dodgers and he is 2-3 with a 3.00 ERA. He has looked a lot better in his starts lately, giving up 2 earned runs in his last start, and the team has won 2 of their last 3 games with him starting too. Schwellenbach is on the mound for the Braves and he is 5-7 with a 3.78 ERA this season. He hasn't been bad this year, but he did give up 3 earned runs in his last start and the team has lost 2 games in a row with him starting too. The Dodgers still have one of the best offenses in the MLB this season and their offense just got hot in that last game. The best way to place a bet here is on the Dodgers to win this game. 

Dodgers Braves Prediction:  Our MLB Pick for Friday, September 13, 2024 (7:20 pm ET start time) is Dodgers 6 Braves 1.

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Los Angeles Dodgers: 53-55 (-14.85 units) on the first 5 runline in their last 108 games. 39-25 to the over in their last 64 games. 22-13 to the over with their first 5 team total in their last 35 games. 

Atlanta Braves: 18-11 (+2.40 units) on the moneyline in their last 29 games. 15-9 (+6.10 units) on the runline in their last 24 games. 

Los Angeles Dodgers:  A. Banda (SP) Undefined - Hand. G. Stone (SP) Undefined - Shoulder. J. Kelly (RP) Undefined - Shoulder. C. Kershaw (SP) Undefined - Toe. R. Ryan (SP) Sixty Day IL - Forearm. T. Glasnow (SP) Undefined - Elbow. D. May (SP) Out - Elbow. E. Sheehan (SP) Out - Elbow. T. Gonsolin (SP) Sixty Day IL - Elbow. C. Brogdon (RP) Sixty Day IL - Foot.

Atlanta Braves:  T. d'Arnaud (C) Probable - Personal. R. Lopez (SP) Undefined - Shoulder. W. Merrifield (2B) Out - Foot. A. Riley (3B) Ten Day IL - Hand. A. Minter (RP) Sixty Day IL - Hip. O. Albies (2B) Ten Day IL - Wrist. R. Kerr (RP) Sixty Day IL - Elbow. H. Ynoa (SP) Sixty Day IL - Elbow. S. Strider (SP) Sixty Day IL - Elbow. R. Acuna Jr. (RF) Sixty Day IL - Lower Body.

“Tommy is otherworldly these days.” - Dave Roberts on Tommy Edman after his team’s win against the Cubs in their game on Wednesday.

“We’ve just been having a hard time scoring runs. You still have to score. You got to really, really pitch good, which we have, but the offense has got to be more consistent if you’re going to support the pitching.” - Brian Snitker after his team’s loss against the Nationals in their game on Wednesday.

Shohei Ohtani (L) DH

Mookie Betts (R) RF

Freddie Freeman (L) 1B

Teoscar Hernández (R) LF

Tommy Edman (S) CF

Will Smith (R) C

Max Muncy (L) 3B

Miguel Rojas (R) SS

Chris Taylor (R) 2B

Michael Harris II (L) CF

Jorge Soler (R) RF

Marcell Ozuna (R) DH

Matt Olson (L) 1B

Orlando Arcia (R) SS

Ramón Laureano (R) LF

Sean Murphy (R) C

Cavan Biggio (L) 2B

Gio Urshela (R) 3B

Batting Average:  Hunter Feduccia (.333)

Hits:  Shohei Ohtani (166)

Home Runs:  Shohei Ohtani (47)

RBI:  Shohei Ohtani (104)

Stolen Bases:  Shohei Ohtani (48)

Wins:  Gavin Stone (11)

Saves:  Evan Phillips (18)

ERA:  Eduardo Salazar (0.00)

Batting Average:  Ramón Laureano (.304)

Hits:  Marcell Ozuna (166)

Home Runs:  Marcell Ozuna (37)

RBI:  Marcell Ozuna (98)

Stolen Bases:  Ronald Acuña (16)

Wins:  Chris Sale (16)

Saves:  Raisel Iglesias (31)

ERA:  AJ Smith-Shawver (0.00)

Managers:

Los Angeles Dodgers: Dave Roberts (9th season)

Atlanta Braves: Brian Snitker (9th season)