Today’s tussle in Major League Baseball between the Los Angeles Dodgers (68-61) and the Atlanta Braves (81-68) slated for today at Truist Park promises to spoil as both teams will be fighting for the all-important win close to the end of the season. Expected to happen on a fair Monday evening, this baseball game not only carries importance in terms of wins and losses but also helps in presenting some of the top MLB free picks today to the bettors. Since both sides present sick forms of late, this clash of the Titans will change the pendulum on the fight for the playoffs for either of the two teams.
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Atlanta Braves 9/16/24 Game Info and Odds |
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| When: | Monday, September 16, 2024 at 7:20 PM ET |
| Where: | Truist Park |
| Watch: | SNLA, BSSE, MLBN, MLB.TV |
| Dodgers odds: | -112 |
| Braves odds: | -108 |
| Total Line: | 7.5 |
Los Angeles Dodgers (68-61) vs. Atlanta Braves (81-68)
As far as the Los Angeles Dodgers are concerned, arrivals to this game come along with dizzying results, having won 2 out of the last 5 matches played. They have scored more wins than losses, but they have also shown that they can be beaten. A win against the Braves on September 15 by a scoreline of 9-2 proved that they can be better than what they have been lately, yet every day, especially on 11th September, summed as a huge upside-down loss of 10-1, show themselves. In the match against the Chicago Cubs, there was a lost as well (6-3 on September 10) and a win (10-8 on September 11).
| Los Angeles Dodgers Last 5 Games | |||
| Date | Opponent | Score | SU |
| Sep 15, 2024 | ATL | 9-2 | W |
| Sep 14, 2024 | ATL | 1-10 | L |
| Sep 13, 2024 | ATL | 2-6 | L |
| Sep 11, 2024 | CHC | 10-8 | W |
| Sep 10, 2024 | CHC | 3-6 | L |
On the other hand, the Atlanta Braves have shown strength as well as resilience, winning 3 of the last 5 games. The offensive line of the Braves was successful while playing against Dodger and the Washington National teams, the highlight being the 12-0 bashing of the Nationals on 10 September. But they also saw some defeats; for instance, the Braves lost 1-5 to the Nationals on 11 September and also lost 2-9 to the Dodgers.
| Atlanta Braves Last 5 Games | |||
| Date | Opponent | Score | SU |
| Sep 15, 2024 | LAD | 2-9 | L |
| Sep 14, 2024 | LAD | 10-1 | W |
| Sep 13, 2024 | LAD | 6-2 | W |
| Sep 11, 2024 | WSH | 1-5 | L |
| Sep 10, 2024 | WSH | 12-0 | W |
Yoshinobu Yamamoto (6-2, 2.77 ERA) vs. Max Fried (9-9, 3.46 ERA)
As Yoshinobu Yamamoto takes to the mound for the Dodgers, one ought to point that his record in the previous season is commendable as he has a 2.77 Era and a 1.05 Whip in 78 innings of pitching. Yamamoto’s accurate throw and control over the pace of the game have been immensely useful. Besides, he does not walk much while striking out comprehensively, which is a reason why there is not much concern, even with pressure around him. This makes him useful in this game.
But, as importantly, I must point out Max Fried for the Braves, with a decent 9-9 record and a 3.46 ERA, is also extremely formidable. In 153.2 innings pitched, he has managed to keep his strikeouts-to-walk ratio even, which is an indication of how hard work he defines and how disciplined he is. As such, he could prove to be a critical factor in preventing the onslaught of the Dodgers’ deep batting order.
MLB Odds/Point Spread: Los Angels Dodgers -112, Total Odds: 7.5
The odds are close, which shows how tricky this game is. The Dodgers are slight favourites, even if they have had recent problems. Still, the 7.5 total, which is slightly on the OVER, supports the notion that the two sides will be able to score Bonita into the bargain.
Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Trends
The Dodgers have presented a disturbing statistic, being 1-4 in their last 5 games, outright losses and against the spread. This slump may not sit well with the bettors especially looking at how they have performed against the spread when on the road (33-39). Furthermore, the totals going OVER (most of the time) in 4 out of their last 5 games show that their games are high-tempo games, which could either be due to failed pitching on their part or strong batting.
Atlanta Braves Betting Trends
With a recent record of 3-2 in victories both straight up and against the spread, the Braves have shown some degree of reliability. Their home and away splits are almost identical which means they can adapt irrespective of the venue. There have also been only 2 games out of the last 5 where totals went OVER, displaying a shift towards closer games or even lower-scoring ones.
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Atlanta Braves 9/16/24 Betting Picks
Given the recent shape of both teams and the key pitching duel, the game was never going to be simple. With the Dodgers looking for a turnaround, they may be able to use Yamamoto’s pinpoint execution to their advantage, but the Braves have proved strong at home, which may be the deciding factor. In relation to the bettors, we can suggest the total as bet against rather than the over given the amount of pitching on display, even though there is a trend in Dodgers’ games that ends up in high scores.
Looking at more premium team trends, it is preferable to avoid spreading the odds on the team trend, with the odds of the Braves +1.5 possible. But on other head-to-heads, it’s likely the Dodgers will scrape through as a result of their need to win a match. The focus of prop bets should be made toward strikeouts only, both starting pitchers do have the ability to rack those numbers high up.