The MLB baseball betting odds board sees a clash between Atlanta and Los Angeles on Thursday, with the host Braves trying to win for themselves and reward betting fans who pick them on the moneyline.
The Atlanta Braves will rely on Sean Newcomb to turn in a quality outing on the mound in this one, while Alex Wood will be his counterpart for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Sean Newcomb is 1-5 this season, and Alex Wood is 12-1.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Atlanta Braves were listed as 218 moneyline underdogs earlier in the day at Sportsbook, while odds makers set the Sportsbook total line around 9 earlier at Sportsbook.
Odds Shark computer score prediction models pick a possible 4.6-3.6 win for the Dodgers on Thursday. 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
The Atlanta Braves bring a 49-57 record to the battle against the 75-32 Dodgers. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Atlanta vs Los Angeles injuries news.
This game matches up the No. 22 (Atlanta Braves) and the No. 2 (Los Angeles Dodgers) teams, according to our current MLB Power Rankings.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring stats point to some edges in this matchup. The game features the Atlanta Braves No. 18-ranked scoring average of 4.59 runs per game, against a Los Angeles Dodgers offense rated No. 5 and scoring 5.06 runs per game. The Braves have averaged 9.01 hits per game to date this season, more than the Dodgers hitters have managed (8.68 per nine innings).
Comparing defensive stats, Los Angeles owns the No. 1-rated road mark, allowing 3.62 runs per game on the highway. Atlanta, on the other hand, rates No. 22 in scoring at home.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Dodgers endured a 5-3 loss at the hands of the Braves on Wednesday, with Brock Stewart throwing 4 innings of 3-hit ball at SunTrust Park.
Next Betting Matchups
Los Angeles at New York, Friday, August 4th
Atlanta home to Miami, Friday, August 4th