MLB Prop Bets: Los Angeles Dodgers vs Atlanta Braves (May 8, 2026)
The Atlanta Braves (26-12) face the Los Angeles Dodgers (23-14) at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium on Friday at 10:10pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Chris Sale is the probable pitcher for the Braves, while Emmet Sheehan is the probable pitcher for the Dodgers. The Dodgers are favored to win at -122, while the Braves are at +102. The total runs line is set at 8.0, with OVER at -112 and UNDER at -108.
- The Braves (+158) have a 27-11 Run Line record this season, while the Dodgers (-192) hold a record of 18-19.
- The Braves have a 17-17-4 O/U record this season (meaning 17 games have gone over the total runs line, 17 have gone under and four have resulted in a push). The Dodgers have a 16-20-1 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Braves are averaging 5.6 runs per game this season (1st in the league). Comparatively, the Dodgers are averaging 5.3 (5th).
- In the field, the Braves are allowing only 3.5 runs per game this season (3rd in the league), while the Dodgers are allowing an average of 3.2 runs (1st).
Let's take a look at how these teams perform in some other key statistical areas.
Batting Insights:
Batting Average
- Looking at their batting averages this season, the Braves are at .270 (ranking 2nd in the Major leagues), while the Dodgers are batting .273 (1st).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Dodgers have hit 50 (T4th in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Braves have managed 55 (2nd).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Braves have recorded 208 RBIs to rank 1st in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Dodgers have recorded 184 RBIs to rank 5th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Dodgers have an earned run average of 3.16 this season (2nd in the Majors), while The Braves have an ERA of 3.22 (3rd).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Braves have recorded 333 this season, ranking T7th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Dodgers rank T10th for total strikeouts, recording 327.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .210 against the Dodgers this season (1st in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Braves' opponents are at .215 (2nd).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braves | 10-11-17 | 5-3-10 | 5-8-7 | 8-11-13 | 2-0-4 | 0-0-0 | 4-2-4 |
| Dodgers | 9-7-21 | 5-1-12 | 4-6-9 | 9-7-21 | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | 2-3-5 |
Lead After Three Innings
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braves | 17-15-6 | 9-6-3 | 8-9-3 | 15-11-6 | 2-4-0 | 0-0-0 | 6-4-0 |
| Dodgers | 19-12-6 | 7-6-5 | 12-6-1 | 19-12-6 | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | 5-4-1 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying -140 and the YRFI is paying +110.
- The NRFI is 15-23 in Braves games this season. The Dodgers have a 20-17 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Braves recorded a 4-3 victory over the Dodgers at Truist Park when these teams last met on May 4, 2025. Austin Riley was crushing the ball in that matchup, hitting 2 home runs and recording 4 RBIs. That result snapped the Dodgers' seven-game winning streak against the Braves.
