Braves vs Dodgers Prediction, Picks & Odds for Today's MLB Game

Shawn Krest - Betting Analyst at Covers.com
Shawn Krest • Betting Analyst 20+ years betting experience
Updated: May 10, 2026 , 10:09 AM ET • 4 min read

Krest's prediction: Braves bats stay hot vs. taxed Dodgers bullpen.

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Match starts: 4 hrs
ATL
48 %
LAD
52 %
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Atlanta +115 Atlanta +115
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Atlanta Braves shortstop Jorge Mateo (2) and second baseman Ozzie Albies (1) shake hands.
Photo By - Reuters Connect. Atlanta Braves shortstop Jorge Mateo (2) and second baseman Ozzie Albies (1) shake hands.

The Braves snapped an ugly skid at Dodger Stadium on Saturday, earning their first win in Los Angeles in eight tries. Now they have a chance to take the series against a Dodgers team that suddenly looks vulnerable.

L.A.’s offense has cooled off considerably, and a taxed bullpen isn’t helping matters. Meanwhile, Atlanta continues to look like one of the most complete teams in baseball, having dropped just one series all season.

My Braves vs. Dodgers predictions and MLB picks expect Atlanta to keep the pressure on with another road win on Sunday, May 10..

Who will win Braves vs Dodgers today: Braves moneyline (+115)

The Dodgers’ bullpen is running on fumes. L.A. starters haven’t completed five innings in each of the last three games, and twice failed to escape the second inning. That has forced 14 relievers to throw a combined 266 pitches over the last three days, prompting manager Dave Roberts to admit fresh arms may be needed for Sunday.

That’s a dangerous setup against an Atlanta lineup that appears to have rediscovered its rhythm. After a brief offensive dip following their Colorado series, the Braves erupted for seven runs on Saturday and continue to rank among MLB’s best offenses, sitting first in slugging and second in batting average.

With the Dodgers burning through relievers and Atlanta heating back up offensively, the matchup strongly favors the Braves to take the series finale.

Covers COVERS INTEL: With four batters in the middle of the lineup (Drake Baldwin, Ozzie Albies, Matt Olson and Michael Harris) posting OPS over.850, the Braves are in the top five in MLB in barrel percentage and average exit velocity. 

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Braves vs Dodgers Over/Under pick: Under 9.5 (-133)

The Dodgers have played two games under .500 over the last 20. An offensive funk has been the big culprit. The Dodgers scored five or more runs 15 times in their first 29 games but just twice in the last 10. L.A. has fallen from scoring 5.6 runs per game to 3.7 over the last 10. 

The Braves will start Bryce Elder and his 2.02 ERA. His success has come from avoiding solid contact. His barrel rate, hard hit percentage, average exit velocity and sweet spot percentage are all significantly down. The Dodgers start Justin Wrobleski, who has a 1.25 ERA and no homers allowed this season. 

Shawn Krest's 2026 Transparency Record
  • ML/RL bets: 11-13 -1.48 units
  • Over/Under bets: 14-14 -0.83 units

Braves vs Dodgers odds

  • Moneyline: Braves +122 | Dodgers -127
  • Run line: Braves +1.5 (-170) | Dodgers -1.5 (+163)
  • Over/Under: Over 9 | Under 9 

Braves vs Dodgers trend

The Atlanta Braves have hit the Moneyline in 33 of their last 50 away games (+18.05 Units / 30% ROI). Find more MLB betting trends for Braves vs. Dodgers.

How to watch Braves vs Dodgers and game info

Location Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, CA
Date Sunday, May 10, 2026
First pitch 4:10 p.m. ET
TV BravesVision, SNLA
Braves starting pitcher Bryce Elder
(3-1, 2.02 ERA)
Dodgers starting pitcher Justin Wrobleski
(5-0, 1.25 ERA)

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Shawn Krest
Betting Analyst

Since quitting his job as bank assistant vice-president in 2000, Shawn has covered Final Fours, Super Bowls, World Series games and title fights in boxing and UFC. His work has appeared on ESPN, MLB.com, Sports Illustrated and dozens of other outlets. His book, Baseball Meat Market was published in 2018. He lives in North Carolina with his dog Toby, eight turtles, and wife.

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