Dodgers vs. Braves Prediction, Odds, Picks - May 3

Updated May. 3, 2024 10:00 p.m. ET

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Marcell Ozuna and the Atlanta Braves hit the field on Friday at Dodger Stadium against Gavin Stone, who gets the start for the Los Angeles Dodgers. First pitch will be at 10:10 PM ET for the first game of a three-game series. The Dodgers are -114 moneyline favorites for this matchup against the Braves (-106). Atlanta (-1.5) is the favorite on the run line. The over/under for the game has been listed at 9 runs.

Here's everything you need from a betting perspective on the Dodgers-Braves game, regarding the run line, moneyline and total, plus expert picks.

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Dodgers vs. Braves Game Information & Odds

• When: Friday, May 3, 2024 at 10:10 PM ET
• Where: Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California
• How to Watch on TV: MLB Network

Dodgers vs. Braves Prediction

• Score Prediction: Dodgers 5, Braves 4
• Total Prediction: Over 9 runs
• Win Probabilities: Dodgers 52%, Braves 48%

Dodgers vs. Braves Betting Insights

• The Dodgers have been favorites in 32 games this season and won 20 (62.5%) of those contests.
• Los Angeles is 20-11 this season when entering a game favored by -114 or more on the moneyline.
• Oddsmakers have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Dodgers have a 53.3% chance to win.
• The Braves have yet to play a game this season where they are listed as the underdog.
• This will be the worst odds to win that sportsbooks have placed on Atlanta this season with a -106 moneyline set for this game.
• The Braves have an implied victory probability of 51.5% according to the moneyline set for this matchup.

FINAL (11)

ATL 3 · LAD 4

MLB

RUN LINE

TO WIN

TOTAL

Atlanta Braves

ATL

-1.5

-106

o9

Los Angeles Dodgers

LAD

+1.5

-114

u9

Dodgers Recent Betting Performance

• The Dodgers have an 8-1 record from the nine games they were moneyline favorites over their last 10 matchups.
• In their last 10 outings (all 10 of them had set totals), the Dodgers and their opponents combined to go over the run total four times.
• The Dodgers are 7-3-0 against the spread over their past 10 games.

Dodgers Recent Stats

Dodgers Player Insights

• Mookie Betts comes into Friday's game as the Dodgers top run producer, accumulating 25 RBI while connecting on six round-trippers in 2024. His .377 average is also best on the squad.
• In all of Major League Baseball, Betts ranks 22nd in homers and fifth in RBI.
• Shohei Ohtani has shown off his power as he paces his team with seven home runs.
• Ohtani is 11th in home runs and 25th in RBI in the major leagues.
• Ohtani heads into this matchup looking for his third game in a row with a hit. In his last five games he is batting .227 with a home run, two walks and three RBI.
• Will Smith has 10 doubles, four home runs and 10 walks while hitting .355.
• Smith will look to build on his six-game hitting in this matchup. During his last 10 outings he is batting .366 with six doubles, three home runs, five walks and nine RBI.
• Freddie Freeman is batting .292 with nine doubles, two home runs and 24 walks.

Dodgers Team Props

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Braves Recent Betting Performance

• The Braves are not favored for the first time in a while, as they have not been underdogs in their last 10 games.
• Games involving the Braves have not hit the over in 10 straight contests with a total.
• The Braves have four wins against the spread in their last 10 chances.

Braves Recent Stats

Braves Player Insights

• Ozuna has managed a team-leading nine home runs and has driven in 32 runs.
• Among all hitters in the big leagues, Ozuna's home run total ranks third and his RBI tally is first.
• Ozzie Albies is hitting .330 to lead the lineup.
• Albies is 157th overall in homers and 31st in RBI this year.
• Ronald Acuna Jr. has five doubles, a home run and 18 walks while batting .252.
• Michael Harris II has six doubles, a triple, three home runs and six walks while hitting .294.

Braves Team Props

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