LA Dodgers (87-61) at Atlanta (81-67)
- When: Sep 15 2024, 7:10 PM
- Where: Truist Park, Atlanta
- Where to watch: ESPN
Game Odds, Spread, Moneyline & Total
Los Angeles Dodgers @ Atlanta Braves
Moneyline
Los Angeles Dodgers -109
Atlanta Braves -111
Los Angeles Dodgers @ Atlanta Braves
Runline
Los Angeles Dodgers 1.5 (-220)
Atlanta Braves -1.5 (+180)
Los Angeles Dodgers @ Atlanta Braves
Total
Over 8.5 (-120)
Under 8.5 (EVEN)
- Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
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Probable Pitchers:
LA Dodgers: Walker Buehler (1-5, 5.95)
Atlanta: Charlie Morton (8-8, 4.11)
Team Stats
| Dodgers | Braves | |
| 87-61 | Record | 80-67 |
| 39-34 | Away & Home | 39-36 |
| 4-6 | Last 10 | 6-4 |
| L2 | Streak | W2 |
Game Preview
Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Tyler Glasnow’s recent elbow sprain, potentially sidelining him for the season, escalates the urgency for Walker Buehler to step up as the playoffs approach.
Buehler is slated to start against the Atlanta Braves on Sunday night in the third game of their four-game series.
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts revealed Glasnow’s condition following a 10-1 loss to the Braves on Saturday. Glasnow, a key offseason acquisition from the Tampa Bay Rays, was a hopeful piece in the Dodgers’ postseason plans, boasting a 3.20 ERA with Tampa over six seasons. With his absence, the pressure shifts to Buehler and veteran Clayton Kershaw to solidify the postseason rotation alongside Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Jack Flaherty, and rookie Landon Knack.
Buehler, who has struggled with a 5.95 ERA since returning from a hip injury, understands the need to perform well to secure his postseason spot. "It’s about taking the best players that are going to help us win in the postseason," Roberts stated.
Despite a disappointing performance against the Chicago Cubs last Monday, Buehler remains optimistic about his progress. "I’ve got to perform for myself, but more for our team," Buehler acknowledged. "We’re trying to get to the end of a race here."
Buehler holds a 3.33 ERA across four career starts against Atlanta, with a record of 2-1.
The Braves (81-67), tied with the New York Mets for the final NL wild-card spot, aim to continue their success in the series with veteran Charlie Morton starting on Sunday. Morton (8-8, 4.11 ERA) brings a solid recent record into the game, despite a tough 1-0 loss to the Cincinnati Reds in his last outing.
Morton emphasized the team support he feels, regardless of the game’s outcome. "If I’m not pitching well, I don’t feel like I’m being judged," he said. "That makes the hard ones a little easier to bounce back from."
Morton has a career 5.31 ERA against the Dodgers over eight starts, including a no-decision earlier this season in a tight 4-3 loss to Los Angeles.
MLB Parlay Picks & Predictions
Final Score: LA Dodgers 6-4
Expert Pick: LA Dodgers -109 & Over 8½ (-120)
A $100 Parlay Bet will return $352
- MLB Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
