MLB wagering interest swings to the Los Angeles vs Atlanta battle on Friday at Dodger Stadium as the Dodgers try to defend home turf and reward moneyline bettors.

The Dodgers will turn to Hyun-Jin Ryu and his 6-2 record as they look for a win in this one, while the Braves send Paul Maholm (7-4) to the hill.



View Atlanta vs LA Dodgers Odds and Stats.

Betting Line:
The Braves were listed as +-121 underdogs on the baseball moneyline at many online sportsbooks, including Sportsbook. The total was set at 7 before betting started earlier on Monday over at Sportsbook.

Power Rankings:
The Odds Shark MLB Power Rankings have the Dodgers at No. 8 in the National League and the Braves at No. 9 in the National League heading into this contest.



How They Match Up:
On offense, it's a battle between Los Angeles and its National League No. 13-rated batting order, averaging 3.6 runs per nine innings, against the National League's No. 5 lineup of the Braves at 4.4 runs per outing.

Pitching and defensive stats are important baseball handicapping factors and Los Angeles has the National League's No. 9-ranked defense. In the other dugout, the Braves own the National League's No. 1 mark in runs allowed.

Atlanta was a 5-0 loser in its last match on the road against the Dodgers. They lost as -111 favorites, while the total score of 5 made winners of UNDER bettors. Atlanta didn't plate a single run in their last outing, shut down by Zack Greinke in a losing cause, 5-0, against Los Angeles on Thursday.




Atlanta Braves Trends:
When playing on Friday are 5-5
Before playing LA Dodgers are 6-4
After playing LA Dodgers are 6-4
After a loss are 6-4

Los Angeles Dodgers Trends:
When playing on Friday are 5-5
Before playing Atlanta are 3-7
After playing Atlanta are 4-6
After a win are 3-7

A few Braves at Dodgers trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Atlanta's last 9 games when playing LA Dodgers
Atlanta is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 15 of Atlanta's last 21 games on the road
Atlanta is 6-3 SU in their last 9 games when playing LA Dodgers
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of LA Dodgers' last 9 games when playing Atlanta
LA Dodgers are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games at home
LA Dodgers are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against Atlanta
LA Dodgers are 3-6 SU in their last 9 games when playing Atlanta


Next up:
Atlanta at LA Dodgers, Saturday, June 8