MLB Prop Bets: Los Angeles Dodgers vs Atlanta Braves (October 3, 2026)
The Atlanta Braves face the Los Angeles Dodgers at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium in Game 1 of the MLB League Division Round on Saturday at 4:00pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Tarik Skubal is the probable pitcher for the Dodgers, while the Braves' probable pitcher remains unclear. The Dodgers are favored to win at -224, while the Braves are at +182. The total runs line is set at 8.0, with OVER at -117 and UNDER at -103.
- The Braves (-113) have an 89-76 Run Line record since the beginning of the regular season, while the Dodgers (-107) hold a record of 72-90.
- The Braves have a 75-77-13 O/U record since the beginning of the regular season (meaning 75 games have gone over the total runs line, 77 have gone under and 13 have resulted in a push). The Dodgers have a 71-84-7 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Braves are averaging 4.6 runs per game [this season/during the regular season] (9th in the league). Comparatively, the Dodgers are averaging 4.9 (4th).
- In the field, the Braves are allowing only 3.9 runs per game [this season/during the regular season] (5th in the league), while the Dodgers are allowing an average of 3.7 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/during the regular season], the Braves are at .246 (ranking 10th in the Major leagues), while the Dodgers are batting .257 (3rd).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs [this season/during the regular season], the Dodgers have hit 204 (T7th in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Braves have managed 204 (T7th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Braves have recorded 711 RBIs to rank 8th in the MLB [this season/during the regular season]. Comparatively, the Dodgers have recorded 756 RBIs to rank 4th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Dodgers have an earned run average of 3.55 [this season/during the regular season] (4th in the Majors), while The Braves have an ERA of 3.63 (5th).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Braves have recorded 1350 [this season/during the regular season], ranking 15th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Dodgers rank 4th for total strikeouts, recording 1521.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .218 against the Dodgers [this season/during the regular season] (1st in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Braves' opponents are at .234 (6th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026 (including playoffs).
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braves | 38-36-91 | 26-13-45 | 12-23-45 | 30-26-60 | 8-10-31 | 0-0-1 | 3-2-5 |
| Dodgers | 40-32-90 | 26-13-42 | 14-19-48 | 40-28-87 | 0-4-3 | 0-0-0 | 3-1-6 |
Lead After Three Innings
The Braves are +165 to lead after three innings, while the Dodgers are -215.
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026 (including playoffs).
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braves | 63-62-40 | 41-26-17 | 22-36-22 | 53-36-27 | 10-26-13 | 0-0-1 | 3-2-5 |
| Dodgers | 73-54-35 | 36-25-20 | 37-29-15 | 73-47-35 | 0-7-0 | 0-0-0 | 4-3-3 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying -130 and the YRFI is paying +100.
- The NRFI is 83-82 in Braves games [this season/during the regular season]. The Dodgers have an 84-78 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Braves recorded an 1-0 victory over the Dodgers at Truist Park when these teams last met on August 27. Drake Baldwin went yard en route to that victory, hitting a home run to go with an RBI. The Braves have now won five straight against the Dodgers.
