Los Angeles Dodgers
Atlanta Braves
(-110/-110)-120
As the Atlanta Braves prepare to host the Los Angeles Dodgers on September 14, 2024, this matchup carries significant weight, particularly given both teams’ solid records—Atlanta at 80-67 and Los Angeles at 87-60. The Dodgers are currently riding high with an impressive season, while the Braves have shown flashes of brilliance, notably ranking 5th in MLB for home runs.
In their last outing, the Braves faced the Dodgers in a tightly contested match, but the specifics of that game remain unstated. Today’s game features a pitching duel between elite left-hander Chris Sale and solid right-hander Jack Flaherty. Sale, ranked 9th in MLB Power Rankings for starting pitchers, boasts an exceptional ERA of 2.38 and a remarkable Win/Loss record of 16-3 this year. In contrast, Flaherty, ranked 41st, has also performed admirably with a 2.86 ERA and a 12-6 record.
Sale’s low walk rate (5.3 BB%) pits him against a patient Dodgers lineup, which ranks 3rd in the league for walks. However, given Sale’s control, the Dodgers may struggle to capitalize on this strength. Both pitchers project to pitch an average of 5.5 innings today, but Sale’s potential to allow 2.4 earned runs on average suggests he may have the upper hand.
While the Braves’ offense ranks 15th overall, they are underperforming relative to their home run potential, and their last week of games has been highlighted by Jorge Soler’s offensive production. Meanwhile, Tommy Edman has been a standout for the Dodgers, driving in 9 RBIs over the past week.
Betting Trends
- Sean Murphy – Over/Under 0.5 Hits (-160/+125)Sean Murphy has hit the Hits Under in 7 of his last 10 games (+7.55 Units / 75% ROI)