Atlanta Braves at Los Angeles Dodgers 10/4/18 - MLB Betting Picks & Odds
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Atlanta Braves vs. Los Angeles Dodgers
MLB: 8:37 PM EST
Oct. 04, 2018
TV: MLBN
Latest Odds : LAD -170 Total 7
The Braves finished the season with a 90-72 record. The problem for the Braves is the fact they ended the season on a losing streak and that is something the Braves need to change if they are going to be able to win the series against the Dodgers here. With the Braves they are really hoping that Freddie Freeman is able to get off to a hot start as he led the Braves in average at .309 with 98 RBI and 23 homers.
The Dodgers on the year finished at 92-71 on the season and should be able to control the series with home field advantage here. This is very true after the Dodgers ended up picking up quite a winning streak to win the division crown. The Dodgers offense has relied on Matt Kemp quite a bit on the year. Kemp has been able to hit at a clip of .290 with 85 RBIs and 21 homers.
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Mike Foltynewicz is heading to the mound for the Braves. On the regular season he was able to throw a total of 183 innings and struck out 202 batters while posting a 13-10 record and a 2.85 ERA.
Hyun-Jin Ryu is the pitcher the Dodgers are turning the ball over to for the start here. On the regular season Ryu was able to throw a total of 82.1 innings while striking out 89 batters. He did post a 7-3 record and has a 1.97 ERA.
Recent Betting Trends:
Braves are 5-0 in their last 5 vs. National League West.
Dodgers are 4-1 in Ryus last 5 starts during game 1 of a series.
Over is 18-7-2 in Foltynewiczs last 27 starts during game 1 of a series.
Over is 2-0-2 in Dodgers last 4 home games.
Free Betting Pick: Los Angeles Dodgers -170
The Dodgers have a strong winning streak going and one of those was a tie breaking win over the Rockies who are still in the playoffs as well. The Braves are coming in with a loss of momentum as the Braves dropped the last 2 games to the Phillies. The Dodgers are also sending out Ryu who will be rested and did not pitch as much in the regular season, which means he will go deeper in the game. Final Score, Los Angeles Dodgers win 5-3.