Monday, April 18, 2011

MLB Preview: Atlanta Braves vs. Los Angeles Dodgers

The Atlanta Braves and the Los Angeles Dodgers will both be trying to pick up a win on Monday when they battle at Dodger Stadium.

The Braves will give the ball to starter Tim Hudson in this one. Righthander Hudson is 2-1 this season with a 3.48 ERA.

It'll be Ted Lilly toeing the rubber for the Dodgers in this contest. Lefthander Lilly is 0-2 with a 6.00 ERA so far this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Braves listed as 120-moneyline favorites versus the Dodgers, while the game's total is sitting at 7.

Last time out for Atlanta, they were a 3-2 loser as they battled the Mets at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Mets at +183 were rewarded, while the 5 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

Last time out for Los Angeles, they were a 2-1 winner as they battled the Cardinals at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Dodgers at +106 were rewarded, while the 3 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

Team records: Atlanta: 7-9 SU Los Angeles: 7-9 SU

Atlanta most recently: When playing on Monday are 7-3 Before playing LA Dodgers are 8-2 After playing NY Mets are 6-4 After a loss are 5-5

Los Angeles most recently: When playing on Monday are 4-6 Before playing Atlanta are 3-7 After playing St. Louis are 3-7 After a win are 5-5

A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Atlanta's last 7 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games when playing on the road against LA Dodgers Atlanta is 8-3 SU in their last 11 games when playing LA Dodgers Atlanta is 5-2 SU in their last 7 games when playing on the road against LA Dodgers The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Dodgers's last 6 games at home The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Dodgers's last 5 games when playing at home against Atlanta The total has gone OVER in 6 of LA Dodgers's last 8 games LA Dodgers are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games at home

Next up: LA Dodgers home to Atlanta, Tuesday, April 19

MLB Preview: Atlanta Braves vs. Los Angeles Dodgers

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