by Amedeus Mastrangelo
Sunday, Apr 17, 2022
Game Time: 10:10 pm ET, Monday, April 18, 2022
Venue: Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, CA
Where to Watch: MLB Network
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Moneyline odds: Braves +170, Dodgers -200; Over/Under: 8 runs
Bet365: Moneyline odds: Braves +155, Dodgers -190; Over/Under: 8.5 runs
BetMGM: Moneyline odds: Braves +155, Dodgers -190; Over/Under: 8.5 runs
Season Record
Atlanta Braves: 5-5 (2nd place, NL East)
Los Angeles Dodgers: 6-2 (2nd place, NL West)
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Atlanta Braves vs Los Angeles Dodgers Preview and Analysis
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Atlanta Braves: 5-5 last 10
Los Angeles Dodgers: 6-2 last 10
Atlanta Braves Analysis
The Braves are coming into this game with a 5-5 record overall and they are 2-1 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are coming into this game on a 2 game winning streak. They just lost their 3-game series against the Washington Nationals 2-1 and they are playing the series opener of a 3-game series with the Dodgers on Monday night. This will be the 1st game of the series on Monday with the series finale of their series against the San Diego Padres still to be played on Sunday. Bryce Elder is the starting pitcher for them on Sunday while Max Fried will be on the mound for them here on Monday. He is 0-2 with a 5.73 ERA this season. His team lost their last 2 games this season with him as a starter. In his last start, he allowed 2 ER, 0 HRs, and 0 BB with 4 Ks on 7 hits in 5.1 IP against the Washington Nationals. They scored 11 runs in their last series averaging just under 4 runs scored per game in that span and they allowed 16 runs against them averaging just over 5 runs allowed per game with the final game of that series still to be played on Sunday.
Los Angeles Dodgers Analysis
The Dodgers are coming into this game with a 6-2 record overall and they are 3-0 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are coming into this game on a 5 game winning streak. They just won their 2-game series against the Minnesota Twins 2-0 and they are playing the series opener of a 3-game series with the Braves on Monday night. This will be the 1st game of the series on Monday with the series finale of their series against the Cincinnati Reds still to be played on Sunday. Andrew Heaney is the starter for them on Sunday while Clayton Kershaw will be throwing the first pitch for them here on Monday. He is 1-0 with a 0.00 ERA this season. His team won their last game with him as the starter. In his last start, he allowed 0 earned runs, 0 homers, and 0 BB with 13 strikeouts on 0 hits through 7 innings played against the Minnesota Twins. They scored 17 runs in their last series averaging just under 6 runs scored per game in that span and they allowed 6 runs against them averaging just under 2 runs allowed per game with the final game of that series still to be played on Sunday.
Braves vs Dodgers Prediction
The Dodgers are coming into this game playing very well recently. They have started to hit their stride scoring a lot of runs in their games and they have gone on a little winning streak now coming into this game. They are going up against a Braves team is also starting to heat up recently as they have been swinging the bat much better but also their pitching has improved a lot from their first series. They have Fried on the mound though and he has already been credited with 2 of the teams losses as he has not been pitching great to start the season. Kershaw is starting for the Dodgers and he is coming off of an amazing first start where he made it through 7 perfect innings before choosing to come out of the game instead of making history. There was a lot of controversy around the decision to take him out of that game but either way he has still been pitching great and he gives the Dodgers a big advantage here with the way he has been pitching. The best bet in this game is on the Dodgers as they will stay hot here and win this game at home with Kershaw pitching.
Braves Dodgers Prediction: Our MLB Pick for Monday, April 18, 2022 (10:10 pm ET start time) is Dodgers 5 Braves 3.
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MLB Betting Trends
Atlanta Braves: 22-34 (-7.2u) ML as a road underdog of +100 or higher. 43-46 (-16.8u) ML in the first half of the season. 31-22 UNDER on the road when the total is 7 to 8.5.
Los Angeles Dodgers: 173-82 (+26.8u) ML as a favorite of -110 or higher. 91-39 (+15.1u) ML when the total is 8.5 to 10. 21-11 UNDER as a home favorite of -150 to -200.
Key Injuries
Atlanta Braves: M. Fried (SP) Prob Tues - Leg injury. R. Acuna Jr. (LF) Early May - Knee injury. K. Yates (RP) Mid Aug - Elbow injury.
Los Angeles Dodgers: T. Bauer (SP) Out indefinitely - Personal. C. Ferguson (RP) Early May - Elbow injury. T. Kahnle (RP) Early May - Elbow injury.
Notable Quotes
"I thought that one ball he (Piña) hit was out. He smoked one to center. Ozuna is hitting balls like we are accustomed to see him hit." - Brian Snitker on his team’s win against the padres on Saturday.
“We faced a tough customer in Hunter Greene. We had to scratch and claw. It’s a special arm.” - Dave Roberts on his team’s win against the Reds on Saturday.
Starting Lineups
Atlanta Braves
Ozzie Albies (S) 2B
Matt Olson (L) 1B
Austin Riley (R) 3B
Marcell Ozuna (R) LF
Adam Duvall (R) CF
Alex Dickerson (L) DH
Dansby Swanson (R) SS
Eddie Rosario (L) RF
Manny Pina (R) C
Los Angeles Dodgers
Trea Turner (R) SS
Freddie Freeman (L) 1B
Justin Turner (R) 3B
Max Muncy (L) 2B
Edwin Rios (L) DH
Chris Taylor (R) RF
Cody Bellinger (L) CF
Gavin Lux (L) LF
Austin Barnes (R) C
Statistical Leaders
Atlanta Braves
Batting Average: Matt Olson (.412)
Hits: Matt Olson (14)
Home Runs: Ozzie Albies (4)
RBI: Ozzie Albies (8)
Stolen Bases: N/A
Wins: Bryce Elder (1)
Saves: Kenley Jansen (2)
ERA: Tyler Matzek (0.00)
Los Angeles Dodgers
Batting Average: Austin Barnes (.400)
Hits: Trea Turner (12)
Home Runs: Austin Barnes (2)
RBI: Trea Turner (7)
Stolen Bases: Cody Bellinger (3)
Wins: Walker Buehler (1)
Saves: Craig Kimbrel (2)
ERA: Andrew Heaney (0.00)
Managers:
Atlanta Braves: Brian Snitker (7th season)
Los Angeles Dodgers: Dave Roberts (7th season)
Amedeus Mastrangelo
About the Author:
Amedeus Mastrangelo has been heavily wagering on all sports for years and plays just about everything, including sides, totals, favorites, underdogs, against the spread, alternative spreads, first half, second half, player props, and futures. The bottom line is, if Mastrangelo can see an edge in any way shape or form, then he's going to take advantage.
