The Atlanta Braves will host the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday, May 23 in what could be a postseason preview.
First pitch is scheduled for 7:20 pm ET while airing on TBS. The Braves enter as -210 moneyline favorites with the total set at 8.
How will this one play out? Let’s dive into the Braves vs. Dodgers predictions, odds, and picks below.
Braves vs. Dodgers Odds
- Spread: Braves -210
- Total: 8
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Game Info
- Date: Tuesday, May 23
- Time: 7:20 pm ET
- Location: Truist Park – Atlanta, GA
- TV: TBS
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Starting Pitchers
- Braves: RHP Spencer Strider (4-1, 2.96 ERA, 1.01 WHIP)
Strider is an elite strikeout pitcher with 86 K’s in 51.2 innings this season. However, his last start (5/17 at Texas Rangers) was somewhat shaky, as he allowed four earned runs and six hits on five innings pitched.
- Dodgers: RHP Bobby Miller (MLB Debut)
Miller is one of the top prospects in the Dodgers system, and he’s making his MLB debut on Tuesday. His fastball can hover around 100 mph with an above-average changeup and slider.
Braves Betting Trends
- Braves are 2-5 in their last 7 vs. National League West.
- Under is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings.
Dodgers Betting Trends
- Dodgers are 4-0 in their last 4 vs. National League East.
- Over is 5-1 in Dodgers last 6 overall.
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Braves vs. Dodgers Predictions
The Braves have a fantastic offense that loves to hit the over for betting purposes. Specifically, Atlanta has gone over the total in 16-of-23 home games so far this season. That’s a 69.6% hit rate.
The Dodgers are no slouch on offense either, helping Los Angeles hold a 16-8-1 record to the over on the road (66.7% success rate).
Spencer Strider of the Braves is a quality pitcher, but seven of his last eight starts have gone over 8.5 total runs. Strider has been generous (by his own lofty standards) in the month of May while allowing 12 runs and 20 hits across 21.2 innings.
Meanwhile, Dodgers RHP Bobby Miller is making his MLB debut on the road in one of the toughest possible matchups. Miller currently holds a 5.65 ERA across 14.1 innings in Triple-A this season, and he had a mediocre 4.45 ERA across 91 innings in Double-A last season.
All signs point to the over, and we are getting +100 odds on that wager at Bet365. Let’s go ahead and grab it!
The Pick: Over 8.5 total runs (+100) | Place wager at Bet365
