Atlanta Braves at Los Angeles Dodgers Tips - Dodgers to take early advantage in MLB Playoffs series
The Los Angeles Dodgers head into Game 1 of their playoff series against the Atlanta Braves with strong momentum, having closed out the season by winning 18 of their last 23 games. While Atlanta won five of six regular season meetings, the Dodgers boast a significant home and recent playoff advantage. Projected starting pitchers Yoshinobu Yamamoto (Dodgers) and Grant Holmes (Braves) have impressive stats, but LA's deeper pitching lineup and home crowd provide the edge. The recommendation: back the Dodgers to win and for the total runs to stay under 8.
- Dodgers have won 18 of last 23 and 24 of last 33 playoff games.
- Braves took regular season series, but LA holds home and pitching advantage.
- Tip: Back Dodgers to win Game 1; recommend Under 8 total runs.
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Atlanta Braves at Los Angeles Dodgers Tips
Los Angeles get home advantage in Game 1 of the playoffs series and they are backed to win and take the early advantage.
The Braves had their measure during the regular season, but the Dodgers are a team that thrives in big playoffs games. The hosts are backed with an expected advantage in the pitching ranks.
- Los Angeles Dodgers are 18-5 in their last 13 games
- Atlanta Braves are 6-6 in their previous 12 road games
- Los Angeles Dodgers have won 24 of their last 33 playoff games
- The Under cashed in 4 of the 6 regular season meetings
Head To Head
- Los Angeles Dodgers lead the all-time series 1228-1061-22
- Atlanta Braves won 1-0 when the two teams last met on August 27
Atlanta Braves Form
Atlanta booked their place in the playoffs by finishing top of the NL East with a 94-68 record - six games clear of Philadelphia.
They ended the regular season having lost five of their final seven games, but enjoyed a successful start the postseason.
The Braves beat Philadelphia 5-3 in the series opener, and then rebounded from a 4-3 defeat in Game 2 with a series-clinching 6-2 success on Thursday.
| Date | Opposition | W/L | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep-29 | vs Philadelphia Phillies | W | 5-3 |
| Sep-30 | vs Philadelphia Phillies | L | 3-4 |
| Oct-01 | vs Philadelphia Phillies | W | 6-2 |
Los Angeles Dodgers Form
Los Angeles secured their place in the playoffs with another 100-plus win regular season campaign.
The Dodgers took first place in the NL West yet again, as they went 100-62 to finish nine games clear of San Diego.
They closed out the regular season in fantastic form, winning 18 of their final 23 games.
Starting Pitchers
| Player | Team | Record | ERA | Strikeouts | Innings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Holmes* | Atlanta Braves | 10-6 | 3.44 | 115 | 151.2 |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto* | Los Angeles Dodgers | 14-9 | 2.53 | 182 | 185.0 |
*Projected at time of writing
Verdict
Atlanta took five of the six regular season meetings, but it is playoff time and that makes it tough to go against the Dodgers, especially at home.
They have the pitching advantage too, having not played for a week, so give us LA in Game 1.
They have the pitching advantage too, having not played for a week, so give us LA in Game 1.
LA Dodgers -1.5
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