LA Dodgers vs Atlanta Braves Prediction MLB Picks 9/16/24

In this article, we will formulate an LA Dodgers vs Atlanta Braves Prediction for this MLB game on Monday, September 16th, at Truist Park. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Dodgers’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Braves’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Los Angeles

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Atlanta

-Recent betting trends in games played between Los Angeles and Atlanta

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Dodgers and Braves. 

Dodgers Dominated on Sunday

The Dodgers dominated on Sunday and they scored nine runs on the way to the victory. Walker Buehler went six innings and gave up three hits and one run. The Dodgers are averaging 4.95 runs while their pitching is giving up 4.29 runs per game. The offense is ranked 3rd in the league while the pitching is ranked 14th. 

They have a run differential of 0.69 which is 5th best in the league. Shohei Ohtani has hit 47 home runs and driven in 104 RBIs so far this season. Getting the start for the Dodgers will be Yoshinobu Yamamoto who sits with a 6-2 record and an ERA of 2.77. In his last start against the Chicago Cubs, he four innings giving up three hits and one run. 

Braves Offense Looks to Bounce Back

The Braves offense on Sunday only scored two runs and that led to the defeat. Charlie Morton did have a strong start, but the bullpen blew it. Raisel Iglesias went 0.2 innings and gave up four hits and five runs. The Braves are averaging 4.32 runs while their pitching is giving up 3.75 runs per game. The offense is ranked 16th in the league while the pitching is ranked 1st in the league. Marcell Ozuna has hit 37 home runs and driven in 98 RBIs so far this season. Getting the start for the Braves will be Max Fried who sits with a 9-9 record and an ERA of 3.46. In his last start against the Washington Nationals, he went six innings giving up 11 hits and four runs. 

LA Dodgers vs Atlanta Braves Prediction

The Dodgers are going to have no issue getting the job done in this game. Fried has been strong this season but in his last start he gave up four runs and he’s going to really struggle in this game. The Braves bats are going to be awful here against Yamamoto. The Dodgers however will give him some run support and he’s going to have no issue getting the job done here. Back the Dodgers on the run line. 

Shane Mickle's Pick: Dodgers -1.5