LA Dodgers (23-10) at Atlanta (14-18)
- When: May 4 2025, 7:10 PM
- Where: Truist Park, Atlanta
- Where to watch: ESPN
MLB Betting Preview: Dodgers vs. Braves – Sunday Night Showdown
Moneyline: Dodgers -155 | Total: 9.5
Los Angeles Dodgers – Rolling Toward a Sweep
The Dodgers are red-hot and will try to complete a season sweep of the Braves on Sunday night. Los Angeles has taken all five meetings this year and dominated again Saturday in a 10-3 rout. With seven straight wins and victories in 10 of their last 12 against Atlanta, L.A. enters this finale with confidence and momentum.
Dustin May (1-1, 3.95 ERA) gets the call on the mound for his sixth start of the season. While his command has been inconsistent, May’s holding opponents to a .216 average and gave up just one unearned run over five innings in his last start against Atlanta. With L.A.’s offense firing scoring double-digit runs in three of their last four the margin for error is generous.
Player Prop Pick: Freddie Freeman (+190) sto record 2+ hits – Freeman is batting .500 in the series and feasts on Atlanta pitching.
Atlanta Braves – Can the Slide Stop Here?
The Braves have dropped all five meetings with the Dodgers this season and are looking to salvage some pride in the series finale. Despite solid recent play, Atlanta’s pitching has been outgunned, and their offense hasn’t kept up with L.A.’s firepower.
Bryce Elder (1-1, 5.33 ERA) will start for Atlanta and looks to build off his first win of the season in Colorado, where he allowed three runs over six innings. Elder hasn’t fared well historically against the Dodgers, posting a 5.06 ERA in four career starts.
Matt Olson has quietly reached base in 20 straight games, and the Braves will need his bat and others to wake up if they’re going to match L.A.’s production.
Player Prop Pick: Matt Olson over 0.5 total bases – Olson’s eye at the plate continues to shine, with multiple walks in Saturday’s game and a strong on-base streak.
Final Bet Recommendations
Best Bet: Dodgers -155 ML – L.A. has owned this matchup and May should keep them in front long enough for the bats to handle business.
Total Play: Over 9.5 (+100) – Two capable but hittable arms, paired with elite offenses, point toward a high-scoring finale.
Bonus Prop: Shohei Ohtani (+265) to hit a home run – He’s locked in and mashed one Saturday. He’s a streaky power bat, and right now, he’s hot.
Projected Final Score: Dodgers 6, Braves 4
Expect L.A. to wrap the sweep and keep the momentum rolling.
- MLB Odds source: MyBookie Sportsbook
