Dodgers vs Braves: September 3 Matchup Analysis

MLB action on Sunday features an exciting clash between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Atlanta Braves. Before diving into the MLB odds and spreads on FanDuel Sportsbook, let’s break down the essential details of this matchup.

Game Info

Los Angeles Dodgers (83-52) vs. Atlanta Braves (90-45)
Date: Sunday, September 3, 2023
Time: 4:10 PM ET
Venue: Dodger Stadium — Los Angeles, California
Coverage: SportsNet LA

Odds & Moneyline

All the latest MLB odds, betting lines, and prop bets are available on FanDuel Sportsbook.

Moneyline: LAD: (-110) | ATL: (-106)
Spread: LAD: +1.5 (-178) | ATL: -1.5 (+146)
Total: 9.5 — Over: (-100) | Under: (-122)

Probable Starting Pitchers

Bobby Miller (Dodgers) – 8-3, 4.00 ERA vs Charlie Morton (Braves) – 14-10, 3.29 ERA

The Dodgers are sending Bobby Miller (8-3, 4.00 ERA) to the mound in pursuit of his ninth win this season. The Braves will counter with Charlie Morton (14-10, 3.29 ERA). Miller’s team has a 10-6-0 record against the spread in his starts this season and has won 69.2% of his games when favored on the moneyline. On the other side, the Braves have a 14-9-0 ATS record in Morton’s starts with a set spread, and they’ve been the moneyline underdog whenever Morton starts this season.

Prediction & Pick

According to numberFire’s win probability predictions, the Dodgers are favored to win this matchup with a 53% chance.

Moneyline, Spread, and Over/Under

The moneyline favors the Dodgers (-110) over the Braves (-106) on the road.
The Braves are 1.5-run favorites against the spread, with odds at +146 to cover. The Dodgers sit at -178 to cover as a 1.5-run underdog on the runline.
The over/under is set at 9.5, with odds of -100 for the over and -122 for the under.

Betting Trends

The Dodgers have secured 67 wins in the 106 games where they were listed as favorites this season.
Los Angeles holds a 67-39 record when favored by -110 or more this year.
The Dodgers have hit the over in 74 of their 128 games with a total set by oddsmakers.
The Dodgers boast a 69-59-0 record against the spread in this season.
The Braves have played as the moneyline underdog nine times this season and have won six of those games.
Atlanta has a 6-3 record (66.7% win rate) when playing as a moneyline underdog of -106 or longer.
The Braves have participated in 130 games with a set over/under and have gone over the total 68 times (68-59-3).
Atlanta’s record ATS this season stands at 75-55-0, covering the spread 57.7% of the time.

Player Leaders

For the Dodgers:

Mookie Betts leads Los Angeles hitters with 158 hits, a .313 batting average, and 75 extra-base hits.
Freddie Freeman maintains a .341/.417/.586 slash line this season and leads the Dodgers with an OPS of 1.003.
Max Muncy contributes with a .205 batting average, .485 slugging percentage, and 91 RBIs.
Will Smith brings 17 home runs, 66 RBIs, and a .270 batting average to the plate.

For the Braves:

Ronald Acuna Jr. shines with an on-base percentage of .419, a slugging percentage of .582, and 184 hits, batting .337.
Matt Olson boasts a .264 batting average, .575 slugging percentage, and 87 walks.
Ozzie Albies holds a .270 batting average, 21 doubles, four triples, and 28 home runs.
Austin Riley maintains a .279 batting average, 32 home runs, and 47 walks.