Braves vs Dodgers Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, May 5

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Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani prepares to bat during the third inning of a spring training baseball game against the Chicago White Sox in Phoenix, Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
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  • The Braves are -135 favorites vs the Dodgers
  • Braves vs Dodgers Over / Under today: 8.5 Runs
  • Braves / Dodgers TV Channel: SNLA | BSSE | MLBN

The Atlanta Braves (-135) visit Dodger Stadium to take on the Los Angeles Dodgers (+115) on Sunday, May 5, 2024. First pitch is scheduled for 4:10pm EDT in Los Angeles, CA.

This season, the Braves are 20-11 against the spread (ATS), while the Dodgers are 17-18 ATS.

Braves vs Dodgers Starting Pitchers Today:

  • Braves starting pitcher: Max Fried 2-0, 3.98 ERA
  • Dodgers starting pitcher: James Paxton 3-0, 3.51 ERA

Braves vs. Dodgers Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Braves-1.5 +125O 8.5 -115-135
Dodgers +1.5 -155U 8.5 -105+115

Braves vs Dodgers Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Braves will win Sunday‘s MLB game with 58.0% confidence, factoring in game simulations, recent player performances, starting pitchers and injuries.


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We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Braves players for Sunday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Braves Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Matt Olson has hit the Total Bases Under in 16 of his last 17 games (+15.40 Units / 63% ROI)
  • Matt Olson has hit the Hits Under in 12 of his last 16 games (+13.50 Units / 84% ROI)
  • Matt Olson has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 14 of his last 17 games (+11.45 Units / 62% ROI)
  • Ronald Acuna Jr. has hit the RBIs Under in 20 of his last 24 games (+11.35 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Matt Olson has hit the Runs Under in 14 of his last 17 games (+10.90 Units / 55% ROI)

And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Dodgers players for Sunday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Dodgers Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Miguel Rojas has hit the Home Runs Over in 2 of his last 6 games at home (+16.00 Units / 267% ROI)
  • Andy Pages has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 12 of his last 14 games (+11.10 Units / 66% ROI)
  • Andy Pages has hit the Hits Over in his last 10 games (+10.00 Units / 57% ROI)
  • Andy Pages has hit the Singles Over in 8 of his last 10 games (+9.10 Units / 91% ROI)
  • Freddie Freeman has hit the Runs Under in 23 of his last 35 games (+8.45 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the Game Total Over in 42 of their last 66 games (+15.35 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the Moneyline in 72 of their last 109 games (+3.80 Units / 2% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have covered the Run Line in 59 of their last 109 games (+3.45 Units / 3% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 4 of their last 5 games (+3.09 Units / 50% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Dodgers have covered the Run Line in 75 of their last 132 games (+18.40 Units / 11% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Dodgers have hit the Game Total Over in 68 of their last 122 games (+15.15 Units / 11% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Dodgers have hit the Moneyline in 53 of their last 80 games (+11.70 Units / 9% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Dodgers have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 11 of their last 15 games at home (+6.74 Units / 40% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Dodgers have hit the Team Total Under in 10 of their last 15 games at home (+4.75 Units / 29% ROI)

Braves Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Braves are 15-16 against the Run Line (-1.1 Units / -3.03% ROI).

  • 20-11 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.55 Units / 4.51% ROI
  • 12-17 when betting on the total runs Over for -6.45 Units / -19% ROI
  • 17-12 when betting on the total runs Under for +3.9 Units / 11.35% ROI

Dodgers Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Dodgers are 17-18 against the Run Line (-3.1 Units / -7.72% ROI).

  • 22-13 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.7 Units / -4.15% ROI
  • 19-15 when betting on the total runs Over for +2.6 Units / 6.81% ROI
  • 15-19 when betting on the total runs Under for -5.95 Units / -15.3% ROI

Dodgers vs Braves Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Marcell Ozuna (ATL) 0.5 +275 0.5 -350
Austin Riley (ATL) 0.5 +310 0.5 -400
Matt Olson (ATL) 0.5 +350 0.5 -450
Adam Duvall (ATL) 0.5 +360 0.5 -500
Ronald Acuna (ATL) 0.5 +400 0.5 -550

Dodgers vs Braves Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Mookie Betts (LAD) 0.5 -275 0.5 +195
Austin Riley (ATL) 0.5 -250 0.5 +190
Michael Harris (ATL) 0.5 -250 0.5 +180
Marcell Ozuna (ATL) 0.5 -250 0.5 +185
Shohei Ohtani (LAD) 0.5 -250 0.5 +190

Dodgers vs Braves RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Austin Riley (ATL) 0.5 +115 0.5 -155
Marcell Ozuna (ATL) 0.5 +115 0.5 -155
Ozzie Albies (ATL) 0.5 +130 0.5 -175
Matt Olson (ATL) 0.5 +135 0.5 -175
Will Smith (LAD) 0.5 +145 0.5 -190

Dodgers vs Braves Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under

Opponents have a groundball rate of 67% (62/92) against Max Fried this season — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 44% — 100th Percentile.

Max Fried has allowed an average Exit Velocity of just 79.0 MPH this season (54 balls in play) — best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 88.9

Max Fried has allowed an average Exit Velocity of 79.0 MPH (54 batted balls) this season — best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 88.9 — 100th Percentile.

Right-handed hitters have a groundball rate of 82% (23/28) against Max Fried — highest in MLB over the last two weeks; League Avg: 45% — 100th Percentile.

Dodgers Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

James Paxton has walked 22 of 114 batters (19%) this season — 2nd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 12 total IP; League Avg: 8% — first Percentile.

James Paxton has walked 20 of 94 right-handed batters (21%) this season — 2nd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 12 total IP; League Avg: 7% — first Percentile.

James Paxton has walked 12 of 44 batters (27%) versus the 2-3-4 hitters this season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 12 total IP; League Avg: 9% — 0 Percentile.

James Paxton has a strikeout rate of just 25% (15 SO in 61 PAs) with two-strikes this season — lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 12 total IP; League Avg: 42% — 0 Percentile.

Braves Keys to the Game vs. the Dodgers

The Braves are 49-45 (.521) when allowing 2 or more home runs since the 2022 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .302.

The Braves are 5-2 (.714) after a win as underdogs since the 2023 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .424.

The Braves are 17-56 (.233) when trailing entering the 8th inning since the 2023 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .102.

The Braves are 45-91 (.331) when allowing 5 or more runs since the 2022 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .206.

Dodgers Keys to the Game vs. the Braves

The Dodgers are 46-16 (.742) after a road loss since the 2022 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .461.

The Dodgers are 209-34 (.860) when allowing 4 or fewer runs since the 2022 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .719.

The Dodgers are 109-14 (.886) when allowing 4 or fewer runs since the 2023 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .732.

The Dodgers are 231-103 (.692) when allowing 5 or more extra base hits since the 2022 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .535.

Braves hitters are slugging .482 against RHP since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .407.

Braves hitters are slugging .704 on the first pitch of at-bats since the 2022 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .575.

Braves hitters are slugging .507 against LHP since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .413.

Braves hitters have an OPS of .829 (7,451 PA’s) since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .728.

Dodgers hitters have an OPS of .802 (5,419 PA’s) against RHP since last season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .725.

Dodgers hitters have an OPS of .793 (9,928 PA’s) against RHP since the 2022 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .715.

Dodgers hitters have an OBP of .358 (892 PA’s) against RHP this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .310.

Dodgers hitters have an OPS of .821 (892 PA’s) against RHP this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .691.

The Braves pitchers have allowed an average Exit Velocity of just 86.5 MPH this season (726 balls in play) — best in MLB; League Avg: 88.8

The Braves pitchers allowed their opponents to score first in just 36% of their games in the 2023 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 50%.

Opponents have a groundball rate of 50% against Braves pitchers this season — 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

Braves pitchers have allowed an average Exit Velocity of 86.5 MPH (726 batted balls) this season — best in MLB; League Avg: 88.8.

The Dodgers pitchers allowed their opponents to score first in just 38% of their games in the 2023 season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 50%.

Dodgers pitchers have picked-off 5 runners from first base this season — best in MLB.

The Dodgers pitchers have allowed their opponents to score first in just 39% of their games since last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 50%.

The Dodgers have won 46% of games in which their opponents scored first since the 2022 season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 32%.

Dodgers vs. Braves Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Brusdar Graterol (Los Angeles Dodgers): Shoulder, 15-Day IL
  • Tony Gonsolin (Los Angeles Dodgers): Elbow, 60-Day IL
  • Diego Cartaya (Los Angeles Dodgers): Back, Day-To-Day
  • Blake Treinen (Los Angeles Dodgers): Chest, 15-Day IL
  • David Peralta (Los Angeles Dodgers): Elbow, Out
  • Emmet Sheehan (Los Angeles Dodgers): Forearm, 60-Day IL
  • Julio Urias (Los Angeles Dodgers): Personal, Out
  • Clayton Kershaw (Los Angeles Dodgers): Shoulder, 60-Day IL
  • Nick Frasso (Los Angeles Dodgers): Shoulder, Out
  • Dustin May (Los Angeles Dodgers): Elbow, 60-Day IL
  • Walker Buehler (Los Angeles Dodgers): Elbow, 15-Day IL
  • Evan White (Atlanta Braves): Hip, Day-To-Day
  • Angel Perdomo (Atlanta Braves): Elbow, 15-Day IL
  • Ian Anderson (Atlanta Braves): Elbow, Out
  • Sean Murphy (Atlanta Braves): Oblique, 10-Day IL

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