Los Angeles Dodgers at Atlanta Braves Betting Tips – Braves To Force Game 5 In MLB Playoffs
The Atlanta Braves are predicted to level their playoff series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, forcing a winner-takes-all Game 5 in Los Angeles. Despite trailing 2-1 in the series, Atlanta draws on Tyler Mahle’s strong pitching and a capable offense targeting Dodgers’ starter Tyler Glasnow. The series has seen tightly contested games so far, with the Braves having recent success in head-to-head matchups and Mahle impressing in his last postseason start.
- Atlanta are tipped to tie the series and force a decisive Game 5 in Los Angeles
- Strong pitching from Tyler Mahle and opportunities against Tyler Glasnow are key
- Dodgers currently lead the series 2-1 after a Game 3 victory
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Atlanta are tipped to level the series and force a winner-takes-all clash in Los Angeles.
Starting pitcher Tyler Mahle made an impressive preseason debut in the Wild Card round, while the bats can enjoy success against Tyler Glasnow, who has been hittable in recent outings.
Key Numbers – Can Braves Make It 7 Wins In 9 Meetings?
- Atlanta Braves have won 6 of the previous 8 meetings
- Tyler Mahle allowed 1 earned run in 7 innings in his playoff debut
- Tyler Glasnow has allowed 17 hits and 13 runs in his last 22.1 innings
- The Under has cashed in each of the first 3 games in this series
Dodgers Lead All-Time Head-To-Head; Won Last Meeting
- Los Angeles Dodgers lead the all-time series 1229-1062-22
- Los Angeles Dodgers lead this playoff series 2-1
- Los Angeles Dodgers won 3-1 when the two teams last met on October 6
Los Angeles Dodgers Form – LA Hold 2-1 Series Lead
Los Angeles go into the second game of this series in Atlanta holding a 2-1 lead, meaning one more victory will see them advance.
| Date | Playoff Opposition | W/L | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct-03 | vs Atlanta Braves | W | 5-3 |
| Oct-04 | vs Atlanta Braves | L | 2-3 |
| Oct-06 | at Atlanta Braves | W | 5-3 |
Atlanta Braves Form – Braves Must Win Game 4
Atlanta are one loss away from elimination from the playoffs, having lost their first home game of this series to go 2-1 down to the Dodgers.
| Date | Playoff 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 |
| Oct-03 | at Los Angeles Dodgers | L | 3-5 |
| Oct-04 | at Los Angeles Dodgers | W | 3-2 |
| Oct-06 | vs Los Angeles Dodgers | L | 1-3 |
Starting Pitchers
| Player | Team | Record | ERA | Strikeouts | Innings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Glasnow | Los Angeles Dodgers | 5-2 | 3.53 | 98 | 74.0 |
| Tyler Mahle | Atlanta Braves | 7-10 | 4.01 | 137 | 148.3 |
Verdict
Los Angeles edged ahead in Game 3, but we liked what we saw from Mahle against Philadelphia in the Wild Card.
Atlanta also have the offense to get after a hittable pitcher, so give us the hosts and the plus-money in Game 4.
Atlanta also have the offense to get after a hittable pitcher, so give us the hosts and the plus-money in Game 4.
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