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The Los Angeles Dodgers will lean on the red-hot Tarik Skubal to lead them to a comfortable win in Game 1 of their Division Series against the Atlanta Braves at Dodger Stadium.
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The Los Angeles Dodgers secured an outright postseason berth after finishing with the second-best record in the National League at 100-62. The NL West champion ranked in the top-4 in batting average (.257), on-base percentage (.338), slugging percentage (.424), and runs (801). They also registered the fourth-lowest ERA during the regular season at 3.55 and the second-lowest WHIP at 1.14.
The Atlanta Braves hacked out a 6-2 win in the deciding game of their wild card series against the Philadelphia Phillies. The NL East champions blazed to a 5-0 start behind a 3-run blast by Michael Harris II in the first inning and a two-run shot by Ozzie Albies in the fourth. Lefty Ray Kerr also held the Phillies scoreless through 3.1 innings before the rest of the pitching staff put the finishing touches.
Starting Pitchers: Dodgers LHP Tarik Skubal (12-7, 2.72 ERA) vs. Braves (Undecided).
The Matchup: The Braves have won 6 of their last 7 games against the Dodgers, but Los Angeles has been a different animal in the postseason in the past 2 years.
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Los Angeles Dodgers - Atlanta Braves Key Points
- The Dodgers are 39-42 in their road games against the spread
- The Dodgers are 3-2 in their last 5 games against the spread
- The Braves are 42-39 in their road games against the spread
- The Braves are 3-2 in their last 5 games against the spread.
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Our Los Angeles Dodgers vs Atlanta Braves Prediction
The Difference Maker: Tarik Skubal has posted a 2.25 ERA over his last five mound appearances, leading the Dodgers to a victory in each of these games.
What to Expect: Skubal failed to lead his team to a win in his first two starts against the Braves. He is on his way to breaking the curse against the Braves following a stellar showing in his last five trips on the mound, including a 7-inning shutout of the Giants on September 25.
If he delivers his A-game, Skubal should outduel any starter the Braves will send out for Game 1. Moreover, the pitcher will definitely get plenty of run support from one of the fearsome batting rows in the MLB.
Fearless Forecast: The Dodgers 7, the Braves 3
Our betting prediction for the Los Angeles Dodgers vs. the Atlanta Braves: The Dodgers -1.5 Runs
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