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The Dodgers face the Braves in a three-game series starting May 8, with both teams performing well recently. The Dodgers won their last game 12-2, while the Braves are 4-2 in their last six games.
Dodgers vs Braves Prediction: Odds, recent stats, trends, and best bets for May 8
Two of the best teams in the MLB meet for a three-game weekend series in Los Angeles. It's the Atlanta Braves (26-12) versus the Dodgers (23-14). We will see one of the hottest pitchers in Chris Sale take on a dangerous Dodgers' lineup.
Los Angeles is coming off a 12-2 win over Houston. The Dodgers have won three of the past four games and outscored opponents 25-8 in that span. It's not all gold. There is some glitter. Shohei Ohtani is hitting .248 and has more strikeouts (37) than hits (32). Ohtani is hitting .105 in May so far.
Atlanta is coming off a loss to Seattle as the Braves dropped two of three in the series. However, the Braves are 4-2 in the last six games and 7-3 over the previous 10. These are games seven, eight, and nine of the Braves' west coast road trip (4-2 record so far). In those six road games, Atlanta's offense ranks fifth in that span for batting average (.263) and second in home runs (12).
Letâs dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two.
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The Dodgers have won three of their last four games, outscoring opponents 25-8, while the Braves are 4-2 in their last six games and 7-3 over the last ten.
Chris Sale is highlighted as a hot pitcher for the Dodgers, while Shohei Ohtani's recent struggles at the plate could impact the Dodgers' performance.
The article provides insights into odds and best bets, but specific betting odds are not detailed in the excerpt.
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Probable starting pitchers for Braves at Dodgers
2026 stats: 31.0 IP, 2-1, 5.23 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, 36 Ks, 9 BB
2026 Stats: 42.0 IP, 6-1, 2.14 ERA, 0.90 WHIP, 49 Ks, 12 BB
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