Entering the MLB season, neither Sean Newcomb nor Ross Stripling was expected to be the best pitcher on their respective teams. But after the first few months of the season, that is exactly where we are. The Atlanta Braves are a stellar 7-1 in Newcomb’s last eight starts while Stripling has guided the Los Angeles Dodgers to four consecutive wins. Which pitcher will have the edge when the Braves and Dodgers close out their three-game set in Los Angeles Sunday?
- The total has gone UNDER in 10 of the Dodgers' last 12 games with Ross Stripling as the starting pitcher.
- The Dodgers have not lost back-to-back games since May 16 – going 16-6 in that span.
- The Braves have given Newcomb 5.8 runs of support per game this season.
Newcomb has been untouchable since the beginning of May with the 24-year old lefty posting a 1.32 ERA and holding opponents to a .159 batting average in his last seven outings. Newcomb’s biggest issue has always been control – and it still persists to a lesser degree than earlier in his career – that has not mattered much when he is surrendering so few hits per game.
The Dodgers are more than just thankful for Stripling’s sterling performance so far this season, as injuries have decimated the team’s starting rotation. In seven starts since being promoted from the bullpen, Stripling has a 1.89 ERA with 49 strikeouts to just five walks. In his six most recent starts – dating back to May 6 – the 28-year old has given up a combined four runs in 34.0 innings.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans looking to pick the Los Angeles Dodgers in this matchup found them as -142 favorites on the MLB money line at Sportsbook. Betting the over under instead? It was 7.5 at its open earlier today and hovering near that number at Sportsbook.
Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 4.7-3.0 victory for the Braves. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.
Atlanta Braves vs Los Angeles Dodgers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
32-32 Los Angeles battles the Braves, currently with a 37-27 mark. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Los Angeles vs Atlanta injuries news.
The MLB Power Rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Los Angeles Dodgers rated this week at No. 1 and the Atlanta Braves sitting at No. 11.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up Los Angeles Dodgers No. 7 ranked offense (4.77 runs per game) against a Atlanta Braves defense and pitching staff that sits at No. 9 at 4 runs allowed per game. The Los Angeles Dodgers have been averaging 8.22 hits per game, less than the Atlanta Braves have managed so far this season (9.17 hits on average).
Atlanta brings the No. 9-rated defense to this matchup, facing the Dodgers's No. 13-ranked defense.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Atlanta got the job done in their last match in a 5-3 victory over Los Angeles on Saturday at Dodger Stadium behind starter A Sanchez.
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games
- Atlanta is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
- Atlanta is 15-8 SU in its last 23 games on the road
- Atlanta is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games on the road
- LA Dodgers is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games
- LA Dodgers is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
- The total has gone OVER in 7 of LA Dodgers's last 8 games
- LA Dodgers is 7-15 ATS in its last 22 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Atlanta home to New York, Tuesday, June 12th
Los Angeles home to Texas, Tuesday, June 12th
