MLB Prop Bets: Atlanta Braves vs Los Angeles Dodgers (October 6, 2026)
The Los Angeles Dodgers face the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park in Game 3 of the MLB League Division Round on Tuesday at 6:00pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Yoshinobu Yamamoto is the probable pitcher for the Dodgers, while Chris Sale is the probable pitcher for the Braves. The Dodgers are favored to win at -114, while the Braves are at -105. The total runs line is set at 6.0, with OVER at -116 and UNDER at -104.
- The Dodgers (+151) have a 73-91 Run Line record since the beginning of the regular season, while the Braves (-184) hold a record of 90-77.
- The Dodgers have a 71-86-7 O/U record since the beginning of the regular season (meaning 71 games have gone over the total runs line, 86 have gone under and seven have resulted in a push). The Braves have a 75-79-13 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Dodgers averaged 4.9 runs per game during the regular season (4th in the league). Comparatively, the Braves averaged 4.6 (9th). During the postseason, the Dodgers are averaging 3.5 per game and the Braves are averaging 4.0.
- In the field, the Dodgers allowed 3.7 runs per game during the regular season (1st in the league), while the Braves allowed an average of 3.9 runs (5th). More recently, the Dodgers are allowing 3.0 per game in these playoffs, while the Braves are allowing an average of 3.2.
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 during the regular season, the Dodgers were at .257 (ranking 3rd in the Major leagues), while the Braves were batting .246 (10th). During the playoffs, the Dodgers are at .215 and the Braves are batting .204.
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs during the regular season, the Braves hit 204 (T7th in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Dodgers managed 204 (T7th). The postseason has thus far seen the Dodgers hit 5 home runs, while the Braves have hit 6.
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Dodgers recorded 756 RBIs to rank 4th in the MLB during the regular season. Comparatively, the Braves recorded 711 RBIs to rank 8th. The Dodgers have recorded 7 RBIs in the playoffs, while the Braves have recorded 19.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Braves had an earned run average of 3.63 during the regular season (5th in the Majors), while The Dodgers had an ERA of 3.55 (4th). In the playoffs, the Dodgers have an ERA of 3.00, while the Braves have an ERA of 3.20.
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Dodgers recorded 1521 in the regular season season, ranking 4th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Braves ranked 15th for total strikeouts, recording 1350. The Dodgers have recorded 19 strikeouts during the postseason and the Braves have managed 43.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents batted an average of .234 against the Braves in the regular season (6th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Dodgers' opponents were at .218 (1st). Throughout these playoffs, the Dodgers' opponents are batting an average of .161 and the Braves' opponents are batting an average of .225.
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026 (including playoffs).
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodgers | 40-33-91 | 26-14-43 | 14-19-48 | 40-29-88 | 0-4-3 | 0-0-0 | 1-2-7 |
| Braves | 39-36-92 | 26-13-45 | 13-23-46 | 30-26-60 | 9-10-32 | 0-0-1 | 4-2-4 |
Lead After Three Innings
The Dodgers are -105 to lead after three innings, while the Braves are -125.
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026 (including playoffs).
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodgers | 73-55-36 | 36-26-21 | 37-29-15 | 73-48-36 | 0-7-0 | 0-0-0 | 3-3-4 |
| Braves | 64-62-41 | 41-26-17 | 23-36-23 | 53-36-27 | 11-26-14 | 0-0-1 | 4-1-5 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying -155 and the YRFI is paying +120.
- The NRFI is 85-79 in Dodgers games since the beginning of the regular season. The Braves have an 84-83 NRFI record. Drilling down further, the NRFI is 1-1 in Dodgers playoff games this season and 1-4 in Braves playoff games this season.
Last Time They Met
The Braves recorded a 3-2 victory over the Dodgers at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium on Sunday. Michael Harris went yard en route to that victory, hitting a home run to go with an RBI. The series is tied at 1-1
