Atlanta Braves take on the Los Angeles Dodgers with Odds and Betting Pick

The visiting Atlanta Braves hope for a solid performance on Friday as they look to pick up a win at Dodger Stadium against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

The match puts starter Brandon McCarthy for the Atlanta Braves on the hill facing Walker Buehler for the Los Angeles Dodgers. McCarthy brings a 5-2 mark to the game, while Buehler is 3-1 to date on the season.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had set the Los Angeles Dodgers as -185 favorites on the moneyline for this contest. The over under was hovering near 7.5 for betting fans hoping to turn a profit on totals at Sportsbook.

Prediction-scoring formulas run on this game pick a potential 3.9-0.2 result in favor of the Dodgers. 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

31-31 Los Angeles battles the Braves, currently with a 36-26 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

The game also pits Los Angeles Dodgers No. 7-rated offense, averaging 4.76 runs per game, against a Atlanta Braves defense that ranks No. 9 at 3.97 in runs allowed per game. The Los Angeles Dodgers have averaged 8.26 hits per game so far, less than Atlanta Braves batters have averaged on the year (9.15 hits per game).

Pitching and defensive stats are important baseball handicapping betting factors and Los Angeles has the No. 12-ranked defense. In the other dugout, the Braves own the No. 9 mark in runs allowed.