Clayton Kershaw, Matt Wisler Take Mound in Los Angeles Dodgers vs Atlanta Braves Tilt

A key battle on the MLB betting odds menu sees the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers dueling the Atlanta Braves on Thursday at Turner Field.

Matt Wisler gets the call for the Atlanta Braves and he will try to build on a 0-1 mark. In the other dugout, Clayton Kershaw brings a 2-0 ledger to the game for the Los Angeles Dodgers as he tries to quiet the Braves bats.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

The Los Angeles Dodgers were listed as -255 favorites on the MLB baseball moneyline at many online sportsbooks, including Sportsbook. The total was set at 6.5 before betting started earlier on Thursday over at Sportsbook.

Prediction-scoring formulas run on this game pick a potential 4.0-3.0 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.

Los Angeles Dodgers vs Atlanta Braves Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

4-10 Atlanta battles the Dodgers, currently with a 9-6 mark. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Atlanta vs Los Angeles injuries news.

The Odds Shark MLB Power Rankings have the Atlanta Braves at No. 26 and the Los Angeles Dodgers at No. 2 heading into this contest.

Statistical Matchup

Rating these teams in several key categories is important for handicappers and Atlanta has baseball's No. 23-rated offensive output, at 7 hits per game. The Los Angeles Dodgers average 9 hits per game, good for No. 7 on the list.

Los Angeles brings the No. 7-rated defense to this matchup, facing the Braves's No. 27-ranked defense.