| MATCHUP | Atlanta Braves | Los Angeles Dodgers |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 94-68 | 100-62 |
| Spread | +1.5 -112 | -1.5 -107 |
| Moneyline | +187 | -230 |
| Total | Over 8 (-115) | Under 8 (-105) |
| Where | Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, California | |
| When | Saturday, October 3, 2026 | |
| Time | 04:00 PM EDT | |
| TV | FOX | |
Atlanta Braves Betting Preview
The Atlanta Braves are 94-68 on the year and just beat the Phillies in the wild card. The Braves are in the NLDS for the first time since the 2023 season. The Atlanta Braves are batting .232 in these playoffs and have a .339 OBP and a .411 slugging percentage. The Atlanta Braves’ pitching staff has a 2.89 ERA and a 1.00 WHIP. Michael Harris II leads the Atlanta Braves with 5 hits and 3 RBI, while Ozzie Albies and Mauricio Dubon have combined for 6 hits and 3 RBI.
The Atlanta Braves didn’t list a starting pitcher at the time of this writing.
Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Dodgers are 100-62 this year and just played the Padres and Giants. The Dodgers are in the NLDS for a 14th straight season. The Los Angeles Dodgers are batting .257 this season, with a .338 OBP and a .424 slugging percentage. The Los Angeles Dodgers’ pitching staff has a 3.55 ERA and a 1.14 WHIP. Freddie Freeman leads the Los Angeles Dodgers with 167 hits and 70 RBI, while Andy Pages and Shohei Ohtani have combined for 284 hits and 166 RBI.
Tarik Skubal gets the ball for the Los Angeles Dodgers, and he is 12-7 with a 2.72 ERA and 186 strikeouts this season. Skubal is 0-1 with a 4.91 ERA and 14 strikeouts in his career against the Atlanta Braves. Skubal is 2-1 with a 2.04 ERA and 56 strikeouts in his postseason career.
Why the Los Angeles Dodgers will win
- The Braves have lost each of their last six games against NL opponents following a win.
- The Dodgers have won each of their last five games against the Braves after going to extra innings.
- The Braves have failed to cover the run line in each of their last four games as road underdogs against NL opponents following a home win.
- The favorites have covered the run line in four of the Braves’ last five games.
- The Dodgers have led after 5 innings in each of their last three games at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium against NL East opponents that held a winning record.
- The Braves have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last six Saturday games as road underdogs.
Why the Atlanta Braves will win
- The Braves have won five of their last six games as underdogs against the Dodgers.
- The Dodgers have lost seven of their last eight games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Braves have covered the run line in seven of their last eight games as underdogs against the Dodgers.
- The Dodgers have failed to cover the run line in seven of their last eight playoff games as favorites against the Braves following a win.
- The Braves have led after 5 innings in four of their last five games against the Dodgers.
- The Braves have led after 3 innings in four of their last five games at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium.
Total Runs Facts
- Each of the Dodgers’ last four home games has gone UNDER the total runs line.
- Each of the Braves’ last four day playoff games after not playing the previous day have gone OVER the total runs line.
- There has been no run scored during the first inning in each of the Dodgers’ last six games as favorites.
- There has been no run scored during the first inning in each of the Braves’ last five-day games against NL West opponents.
Los Angeles Dodgers Player Prop Facts
- Max Muncy has hit a home run in three of the Dodgers’ last four games at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium against NL East opponents that held a winning record.
- Tarik Skubal has recorded a win in each of his last four appearances with the Dodgers as favorites.
- Tarik Skubal has recorded eight or more strikeouts in four of his last five playoff appearances.
- Mookie Betts has recorded at least one hit in each of the Dodgers’ last seven playoff games as favorites against NL East opponents.
Atlanta Braves Player Prop Facts
- Ronald Acuna Jr. has hit a home run in five of his last eight appearances at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium.
- Mauricio Dubon has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 10 appearances with his team as an underdog against the Dodgers.
- Michael Harris ranks 8th in the league in Hits (174) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Dodgers rank 1st in the league for runs allowed this season (600).
- The Dodgers rank 2nd in the league for slugging percentage this season (.424).
- The Braves rank 28th in the league for walks this season (465).
- The Braves are one of only three teams in the league to rank top 10 in both home runs and batting average this season.
Atlanta Braves vs Los Angeles Dodgers Prediction
You can talk yourself into the Braves and the plus money as they’re in a rhythm and have an offense to give any pitcher fits. The Braves have also won 5 straight games against the Dodgers. However, the Dodgers are rested, at home, and have Skubal on the mound, who is fresh off a September where he allowed 28 hits and 8 runs in 32 innings. The Dodgers have won 7 straight games with Skubal on the mound. It’s hard to step in front of that regardless of who gets the ball for the Braves. Give me the Dodgers and the RL for max betting value.