The Los Angeles Dodgers will look to knot the series at 2-2 when they battle the Atlanta Braves in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series on Wednesday. The Dodgers (106-56), who were on the verge of falling behind 3-0 in the series, rallied with four runs in the bottom of the eighth to defeat Atlanta 6-5 on Tuesday. Los Angeles is looking to repeat its World Series championship from a year ago. The Braves (88-73), who won the NL East Division, had not lost since Milwaukee beat them in Game 1 of the NLDS.
First pitch from Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles is set for 8:08 p.m. ET. Los Angeles leads the all-time series 1,209-1,045, including an 11-10 edge in the postseason. The Dodgers are a -216 favorite (risk $216 to win $100) on the money line in the latest Braves vs. Dodgers odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while the over-under for total runs scored is 8. Before making any Dodgers vs. Braves picks, check out the latest MLB predictions and betting advice from the SportsLine Projection Model.
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Now, the model has dialed in on Dodgers vs. Braves and just revealed its coveted predictions and best bets. You can visit SportsLine now to see the model's MLB picks. Here are several odds and betting trends for Braves vs. Dodgers:
- Braves vs. Dodgers money line: Atlanta +196, Los Angeles -216
- Braves vs. Dodgers run line: Los Angeles -1.5 (-110)
- Braves vs. Dodgers over-under: 8 runs
- ATL: The Braves are 12-2 in their last 14 games against a team with a winning record
- LAD: The Dodgers are 9-2 in their last 11 Wednesday games
Why you should back the Dodgers
Left-hander Julio Urias (20-3, 2.96 ERA) is expected to get the start on Wednesday. In Sunday's Game 2 loss at Atlanta, he went one inning, giving up two runs while striking out two. He has had a lot of success against the Braves this season, going 2-0 with a 2.45 ERA. He allowed three earned runs on eight hits in 11 innings, walking two while striking out 12. In four career games against Atlanta, he has a 1.80 ERA, walking three while striking out 14.
Shortstop Corey Seager continues his torrid hitting and is sporting a five-game hitting streak following Tuesday's 1-for-4 performance, which included a home run and two RBIs. He has hits in 12 of his last 14 games, including five multi-hit games during that stretch. He is 3-for-12 in the series with a double and two home runs with four RBIs. During the regular season, Seager batted .306 with 16 home runs, 57 RBIs and 54 runs scored.
Why you should back the Braves
Atlanta will use Game 4 as a bullpen game and lean heavily on its offense. Outfielder Austin Riley enters the game on an eight-game hitting streak and is 4-for-11 (.364) in the series with two doubles, one homer and three RBIs. He was instrumental in the Game 1 win, going 2-for-4 with a homer and two RBIs. He is 10-for-31 (.323) in eight games this season against Los Angeles.
First baseman Freddie Freeman snapped out of a mini-slump on Tuesday, going 3-for-4 with a walk. He is 7-for-25 (.280) in the postseason with a double and a home run. He has hit the Dodgers well throughout his career. In 61 regular-season games against Los Angeles, he is hitting .261 with 10 doubles, eight homers and 23 RBIs.
How to make Dodgers vs. Braves picks
SportsLine's model is projecting 8.8 combined runs, and it also says one side of the money line has all the value. You can only get the model's NLCS Game 4 picks at SportsLine.
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