by Rod Pearson
Friday, Sep 13, 2024
Game Time: 7:20 pm ET, Saturday, September 14, 2024
Venue: Truist Park, Atlanta, GA
Where to Watch: BSSE
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Moneyline odds: Dodgers +110, Braves -130; Over/Under: 7.5 runs
Bet365: Moneyline odds: Dodgers +110, Braves -130; Over/Under: 7.5 runs
BetMGM: Moneyline odds: Dodgers +110, Braves -130; Over/Under: 7.5 runs
Season Record
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
Los Angeles Dodgers vs Atlanta Braves Preview and Analysis
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 2nd game of a 4-game series with the Braves on Saturday with the series opener of this series still to be played on Friday. Their offense ranks 2nd in the MLB with a .771 OPS. Rookie pitcher Landon Knack is their starting pitcher on Friday while Jack Flaherty is making his start in this game on Saturday. He is 12-6 with a 2.86 ERA this season. His team won their last 2 straight games this season with him making an appearance. In his last MLB regular season start, he allowed 0 ER, 0 HR, and 0 BB with 6 Ks on 4 hits through 7.1 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 2nd game of a 4-game series with the Dodgers on Saturday with the 1st game of this series still to be played on Friday. Their offense ranks 13th in the MLB with a .714 OPS. Rookie pitcher Spencer Schwellenbach is their starting pitcher on Friday while Chris Sale is making his start in this game on Saturday. He is 16-3 with a 2.38 ERA this season. His team won their last 6 straight games this season with him making an appearance. In his last MLB regular season start, he allowed 0 earned runs, 0 homers, and 1 BB with 7 strikeouts on 2 hits through 6 innings played against the Toronto Blue Jays.
Dodgers vs Braves Prediction
The current betting odds have the Dodgers listed as a slight underdog 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 are also 5-5 in their last 10 games, but their offense has been getting hot lately and they do have one of the best offenses in the MLB. Sale is on the mound for the Braves in this one and he is 16-3 with a 2.38 ERA. He gave up no runs in his last start and the team has won 6 games in a row with him starting. He is going to give the Braves their best chance at beating the Dodgers in this series, but the Dodgers also have their own stud on the mound and they have a good chance at ending this win streak the Braves have been on with Sale starting. Flaherty is on the mound for the Dodgers and he is 12-6 with a 2.86 ERA. He also gave up no runs in his last start and the team has won 2 games in a row with him starting. He has been solid all season, but he has been pitching even better since getting to the Dodgers from the Tigers. Neither team has been great lately and both have aces on the mound here, but the Dodgers do have the better offense that has been producing more runs lately and that will give them the edge here. The best way to place a bet here is on the Dodgers to win this game.
Dodgers Braves Prediction: Our MLB Pick for Saturday, September 14, 2024 (7:20 pm ET start time) is Dodgers 2 Braves 1.
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MLB Betting Trends
Los Angeles Dodgers: Will be posted by 12:00pm ET, 09/14/2024.
Atlanta Braves: Will be posted by 12:00pm ET, 09/14/2024.
Key Injuries
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.
Notable Quotes
“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.
Starting Lineups
Los Angeles Dodgers
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
Atlanta Braves
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
Statistical Leaders
Los Angeles Dodgers
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)
Atlanta Braves
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)
Rod Pearson
About the Author:
Rod Pearson has been a rabid sports fan his entire life. He grew up in Ontario, and was skilled in both hockey and baseball, and pitched in an elite baseball league for many years. In 2022, Rod decided to hang up his glove, so that he could write about the sports he loves -- but from a gambling perspective. Join Rod every day as he breaks down the games to find the best betting value.
