Henry Roldán
Get ready for the final showdown that will have Los Angeles Dodgers vs the Atlanta Braves facing each other at Truist Park this Wednesday night. These two teams are the heavy-hitters of the National League, making this a match you don’t want to miss out on!
The Dodgers are looking to sweep after tearing up the field on Monday with an 8-6 win, and taking Tuesday’s game with ease, crushing the Braves 8-1 all thanks to an epic pitching performance from pitcher, Bobby Miller. Without further ado, JefeBet brings you the best preview of the third game of the series between Los Angeles Dodgers vs Atlanta Braves.
Predictions and Betting Preview for the Dodgers vs Braves MLB Regular Season Game on May 24, 2023
- Where: Truist Park, Atlanta, Georgia
- When: Wednesday, May 24, 2023, 7:20 PM E.T.
All odds are provided by DraftKings.
Betting on Los Angeles Dodgers
- 2023 season record: 31-19.
- Moneyline: (-105)
- Spread: (+1.5, -190)
- Over/Under: 9
With two stunning victories under their belt, the Dodgers are sending a clear message to the world of baseball on who the true powerhouses are this season. No doubt, they’re serious contenders to win the World Series.
The LA offense has been absolutely on fire, marking at least five runs in eight of their last nine games, currently ranking third in the league with 268 runs scored and a whopping second in home runs hit with 79. Yet, while their bats are sizzling, their pitching still has some room for improvement. Although, on Tuesday, they shut down Atlanta, their collective ERA remains above 4.20.
In their quest for the sweep, manager Dave Roberts is sending Tony Gonsolin to the mound. Gonsolin has been on fire in his last three starts, pitching 16.0 innings with only three runs allowed, all of which were unearned. Against the Braves, the right-hander boasts an impressive record, having made three starts with 15.2 innings pitched, an ERA of just 1.15, 10 strikeouts, and zero home runs allowed.
Starting pitcher: Tony Gonsolin (2-1, 1.13 EFE).
Betting on the Atlanta Braves
- 2023 season record: 29-19.
- Moneyline: (-115)
- Spread: (-1.5, +160)
- Over/Under: 9
Despite the fact that the Braves are still the East Division leaders, these two losses to a direct rival in a possible postseason should certainly draw attention.
Atlanta’s good pitching, which prior to Tuesday’s clash was fifth best in MLB with a 3.59 EFE, has been punished handily by the Dodgers’ offense with 16 runs in two games. For its part, the offense remains among the best in baseball, despite being unable to react against the rookie Miller.
For the Braves, the starter will be young right-hander Bryce Elder, who is not only on a mission to avoid the sweep, but will also be facing the Dodgers for the first time. This campaign, Elder is one of Atlanta’s best pitchers by completing at least five episodes in each of his nine starts and finishing five of them with a quality outing.
Starting pitcher: Bryce Elder (3-0, 2.06 EFE).
JefeBet Prediction
The Braves are favored to win this game not only because it looks difficult for them to be swept for the second time this season at home, but also because young Bryce Elder is one of their best pitchers this campaign.
While he is one of the least experienced arms in Atlanta’s pitching staff, making his first start against the Dodgers may be beneficial for him as the powerful opposing bullpen may have trouble identifying his deliveries. For his part, Gonsolin has gone from strength to strength this campaign and has lifetime pitching primes against the Braves.
While the first two clashes were offensive, this Wednesday the pitching will be dominant at the Braves’ home, where both teams have played for the Under in four of their last five meetings.
Prediction: Under (LAD 3 – ATL 4).
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