Dodgers vs Braves Prediction - MLB PIcks 5/22/23

Atlanta Braves (29-17) vs Los Angeles Dodgers (29-18)

Game Info: Monday, May 22, 2023 at 7:20 pm (Truist Park)

Charlie Morton (5-3) (2.85) vs Gavin Stone (0-0) (9.00)

Betting Odds: Atlanta Braves -125 / Los Angeles Dodgers +100 --- Over/Under: 9 Click Here for the Latest Odds

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Atlanta Braves face off on Monday in an MLB showdown at TruistPark. 

Dodgers Betting Preview

The Dodgers sit with a 29-19 record overall but on Sunday the pitching really let them down. The Dodgers offense scored five runs, but their pitching gave up 10 runs. Will Smith finished with three walks and a run. The Dodgers are averaging 5.42 runs while their pitching is giving up 4.42 runs per game. The offense is ranked 4th while the pitching is ranked 15th. On the mound for the Dodgers is Gavin Stone who sits with a 0-0 record and an ERA of 9.00. The Dodgers are going to need a strong start out of him here. 

Braves Betting Preview

The Braves sit with a 29-17 record overall and on Sunday they were able to secure the victory. The Braves only scored three runs, but it was still enough to secure the victory. The Braves are averaging 5.22 runs while their pitching is giving up 3.85 runs per game. On the mound for the Braves will be Charlie Morton who sits with a 5-3 record and an ERA of 2.85. In his last start against the Rangers he went 6.2 innings giving up seven hits and zero runs. 

Dodgers vs Braves Trends

Braves are 6-1 in their last 7 Monday games. Braves are 8-2 in their last 10 games vs. a team with a winning percentage above .600. Braves are 4-1 in Mortons last 5 home starts vs. a team with a winning record. Braves are 4-1 in Morton's last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Dodgers are 1-6 in their last 7 road games vs. a right-handed starter.

Shane’s Free Pick

Morton has been strong this season and it’s going to be no different in this game. In Morton’s last start he gave up zero runs, and he’s going to lockdown in this game. Look for the Braves to to run up the score against Stone, and that is going to be the difference as Atlanta gets the job done. Back the Braves -1.5 to cash here. 

Shane’s Pick Braves -1.5

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