Los Angeles Dodgers vs Atlanta Braves 5/24/2023 Picks Predictions Previews
The Los Angeles Dodgers will go against the Atlanta Braves in MLB action in Truist Park, GA, on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at 7:20 PM ET.
On Wednesday night, Tony Gonsolin will make his Dodgers debut. Gonsolin, now 2-1, continued to shut down the opposition last week as he pitched five scoreless innings against a powerful Cardinals attack.
The talented young righty was outstanding, pitching 17 innings without allowing a run. He has a stunning 1.13 ERA and 0.92 WHIP in 24 innings this season.
Only two home runs were authorized by him. Gonsolin crushed the Braves throughout his career, posting a 1-0 record while allowing just two runs in 15 innings. The Los Angeles Dodgers rank first in the NL West.
Los Angeles is now on a difficult 10-game road trip against challenging opposition. Due to pitching issues, they fell to the Cardinals this past weekend, losing three of four games.
They are coping with several significant ailments, including Julio Urias and Dustin May, to mention a couple. During the series versus the Cardinals, the offense scored 23 runs.
JD Martinez scored nine runs in his last eight matches, making him a run-in machine. The seasoned DH is having a successful season in his first year in LA, hitting six home runs, adding 27 RBIs, and posting an OPS of .876.
Martinez hit two home runs in Monday’s triumph and finished last season’s game against the Braves 4 for 17 with three RBIs.
This year, the Dodgers sent 169 relievers to the mound. This year, 89 base runners were inherited by bullpen relievers, and 25.8% of those runners scored a run for their side.
They made 13 saves so far this year and missed five of their 18 chances to make saves. The Dodgers’ relief pitchers entered 45 situations and recorded a save percentage of 72.2%.
The relief relievers rank 10th in the league with 27 holds this season. The Dodgers’ pitchers entered the game 56 times with runners on base and made 43 outings in high-leverage situations.
- The total went OVER in 6 of the LA Dodgers’ last seven matches.
- The LA Dodgers are 10-4 SU in their last 14 matches.
- The LA Dodgers are 5-1 SU in their last six matches against Atlanta.
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Los Angeles Dodgers vs Atlanta Braves Predictions 5/24/2023
On Wednesday, the Braves will have Bryce Elder on the hill.
Last time out, Elder delivered another strong performance, holding the Mariners to just two runs over six innings, earning a no-decision in a game the Braves won.
In all but two outings this season, the rookie right-hander held his opponent to two or fewer runs. He also has a 3-0 record in 52.1 innings pitched, a 2.06 ERA, and a 1.15 WHIP.
He is facing the Dodgers for the first time today. The Atlanta Braves rank first in the NL East.
Atlanta showed erratic behavior. They were recently swept by the Blue Jays earlier this month but bounced back to enter Tuesday’s games 4-3 in their previous seven games.
They defeated a hot Rangers team in two out of three road games before winning two more games last weekend against the Mariners.
The Braves have a 4-6 record in their previous ten games. Ronald Acuna Jr. keeps dazzling. He has a dazzling 1.09 OPS this month and has blasted several moonshots home homers.
The talented center fielder now leads the NL with a 1.028 OPS, 11 home runs, 27 RBIs, and. Acuna Jr. had a 3 for seven last year and a 1 for four on Monday against the Dodgers.
The Braves had 53 save opportunities, resulting in 33 holds and nine missed saves. In 21 save opportunities, Atlanta relied on relief pitchers to pitch, and they were successful in 12 of those saves.
Their relievers took the mound 43 times with base runners and 54 times in high-leverage situations.
Out of their 64 inherited runners, Atlanta relief pitchers have an inherited scoring percentage of 39.1%. With a 57.1% save percentage and 161 bullpen pitchers used this season, they are ranked 22nd in the league.
- The total went OVER in 7 of Atlanta’s last nine matches.
- The Atlanta Braves are 4-8 SU in their last 12 games.
- The total went UNDER in 5 of Atlanta’s last seven matches against the LA Dodgers.
Los Angeles Dodgers vs Atlanta Braves. The MLB pick for this game is the Los Angeles Dodgers. Despite having several important pitchers out injured, Tony Gonsolin is starting for the Dodgers in this game.
Gonsolin was completely dark. The Dodgers have triumphed in three of his previous four appearances, and he went 16 innings in three straight starts without allowing an earned run.
This season, Gonsolin did not give up a run made while traveling.
The Dodgers’ offense is also very effective. In eight of their last nine matches, they scored five or more runs, including an 8-6 victory in the series opener on Monday and an additional eight runs on Tuesday.
Elder, the starting pitcher for the Braves, is doing a good job, but he is still a young pitcher and has never faced the Dodgers before.
Although his ERA is 2.06, his Expected ERA is 4.55, which is higher. The Los Angeles Dodgers will win to a predicted score of 6-4.
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Los Angeles Dodgers vs Atlanta Braves 5/24/2023 Picks Predictions Previews
MLB Starting Time: 7:20 PM ET
Location: Truist Park, GA
Date: Wednesday, May 24, 2023
TV: Bally Sports South, MLBN
MLB Odds: Los Angeles Dodgers +100
MLB Totals: 9