The Los Angeles Dodgers were derailed by the Atlanta Braves last year in their quest for a second straight World Series title, losing to the eventual world champions in the National League Championship Series. Los Angeles exacted a bit of revenge on Monday, posting a 7-4 triumph in the opener of their three-game series. The Dodgers (8-2) attempt to clinch a series victory and extend their winning streak to eight games when they host the Braves (5-7) on Tuesday. Two of the most talented young pitchers in the NL are projected to start in this one as Atlanta's Max Fried (0-2, 5.73 ERA) and Walker Buehler (1-0, 3.38 ERA) duel.
First pitch from Dodger Stadium is set for 10:10 p.m. ET. Los Angeles is a -150 favorite (risk $150 to win $100) on the money line in the latest Dodgers vs. Braves odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while the over-under for total runs scored is eight. Before making any Braves vs. Dodgers picks, you need to check out the latest MLB predictions and betting advice from the SportsLine Projection Model.
The model, which simulates every MLB game 10,000 times, is off to a sizzling start to the 2022 season. It's on a 14-4 roll on top-rated MLB money-line picks through two weeks, returning over $800 for $100 players. Anyone following it has seen HUGE returns!
Now, the model has locked in on Dodgers vs. Braves, and just locked in its picks and MLB predictions. You can visit SportsLine now to see the model's picks. Here are the MLB odds and trends for Braves vs. Dodgers:
- Dodgers vs. Braves money line: Los Angeles -150, Atlanta +130
- Dodgers vs. Braves over-under: 8 runs
- Dodgers vs. Braves run line: Los Angeles -1.5 (+140)
- LAD: The Dodgers are 44-12 in their last 56 home games
- ATL: The Braves are 13-6 in their last 19 contests against National League West teams
Why you should back the Dodgers
After going 3-2 on its season-opening five-game road trip, Los Angeles has established itself at home, winning its first five contests at Dodger Stadium. The club has excelled both at the plate and on the mound during its seven-game winning streak, scoring 47 runs while allowing just 13. The Dodgers have crossed the plate at least seven times in five of the victories and held opponents to two runs or fewer on five occasions.
Los Angeles led the NL in runs last season with 830 and is tied with Oakland for first in the majors in 2022 with 58. Reigning NL batting champion Trea Turner has hit safely in nine of his first 10 games and leads Los Angeles with 10 RBIs. The 28-year-old shortstop, who delivered a three-run double in the fourth inning of Monday's win to give the Dodgers a 6-0 cushion, is 7-for-31 lifetime against Fried, while Justin Turner is 5-for-10 versus the left-hander.
Why you should back the Braves
Atlanta has fared well when it has racked up the hits this season, going 5-1 when recording at least eight in a game. Matt Olson has been a major contributor in that department as he has registered seven multi-hit performances in 12 contests during his first season with the Braves and three straight after going 3-for-4 on Monday. The 28-year-old first baseman, who was acquired from Oakland in March to replace new Dodger Freddie Freeman, has posted four three-hit efforts this year and gone 8-for-12 over his last three contests.
The Braves were third in the majors last season with 239 home runs and have been flexing their muscles early on in 2022. Atlanta leads the NL with 15 blasts as Ozzie Albies has belted five while Marcell Ozuna has gone deep four times. Atlanta banged out 10 hits in Monday's series opener, including five for extra bases.
How to make Braves vs. Dodgers picks
SportsLine's model is leaning over on the run total, as the simulation suggests the teams will combine for 8.4 runs. It also says one side of the money line has all the value. You can only get the model's pick at SportsLine.
So who wins Dodgers vs. Braves? And which side of the money line has all the value? Visit SportsLine now to see which side to jump on, all from the advanced model that has crushed its top-rated MLB picks, and find out.
