Braves vs. Dodgers Prediction, Odds & Props for Oct. 4: Atlanta Ties Series

Written By Jason Green | Published at October 4, 2026

Braves vs. Dodgers prediction for Game 2 of NLDS. The Dodgers are up 1-0 in the series after a 5-3 win over the Braves in Game 1 — Oct 3, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Kyle Tucker (23) hits a two-run home run in the sixth inning of game one of the NLDS against the Atlanta Braves during the 2026 MLB Playoffs at Uniqlo Field at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

The Los Angeles Dodgers won Game 1 of this playoff series at home against the Atlanta Braves and look to take a 2-0 series lead before it shifts to Atlanta. In this extensive Braves vs. Dodgers prediction, we will lay out the latest odds, betting trends, starting pitching matchup, and some value prop bets.

Game 1 Recap

In the first game of this best-of-five National League Division Series, the Dodgers beat the Braves 5-3. Tarik Skubal pitched the type of game the Dodgers envisioned when they traded for the reigning AL Cy Young winner this season. He went six innings, striking out seven and only allowing one run on two hits.

In the win, the Dodgers scored all their runs on home runs, with Kyle Tucker and Teoscar Hernandez each hitting two-run shots and Max Muncy hitting a solo home run. For the Braves, Ozzie Albies hit a two-run home run, and Sean Murphy hit a solo shot.

Braves vs. Dodgers Odds

Here are the odds for Game 2 of this NLDS at FanDuel Sportsbook.

Moneyline: Braves +126 / Dodgers -148
Total (Over/Under): Over 7.5 runs (+114) / Under 7.5 runs (-140)
Run Line: Braves +1.5 runs (-184) / Dodgers -1.5 runs (+150)

The Dodgers are the favorites in Game 2 of this series, so by taking the moneyline, you are betting $100 to win $126 on the underdog Braves and $148 to win $100 on the favored Dodgers.

You can find more information about the moneyline bet in our moneyline betting guide.

Atlanta Braves Betting Trends

The Braves are 2-2 in this season’s playoffs.
They are 4-6 in their last 10 games.
They are 3-5 in their last eight games as an underdog.
They are 9-7 in their last 16 road games.
They have an Over record of 2-1-1 in this season’s playoffs.

The Braves were 5-1 facing the Dodgers in the regular season.

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L.A. Dodgers Betting Trends

The Dodgers are 9-2 in their last 11 games.
They are 14-2 in their last 16 home games.
They are 9-2 in their last 11 games as a favorite.
They have an Under record of 7-0-1 in their last eight games.

The Dodgers last met the Braves in the playoffs in the 2020 and 2021 NLCS and lost both times.

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Key Stats

Braves

Runs Scored: 8th
Team ERA: 5th

Dodgers

Runs Scored: 4th
Team ERA: 4th

Starting Pitching Matchup

Braves

As of early Sunday morning, the Braves have not announced a starter for Game 2. The big question is whether ace Chris Sale (14-9, 2.16 ERA, 0.98 WHIP) gets the call. He pitched in Game 1 of the Wild Card series on Tuesday, going 6 1/3 innings and giving up three runs in the Braves' win, then pitched 1 1/3 innings of scoreless relief in Game 3 on Thursday. According to MLB.com, his Game 2 start depends on how he feels.

Atlanta could use a good start from Sale, as they, obviously, do not want to go home down 0-2 in this best-of-five series. This season, Sale ranks third in ERA and 11th in strikeouts, logging 162 2/3 innings with 200 strikeouts and only 21 walks.

NOTE: Keep checking back, as we will update this section when the Braves announce a starter.

Dodgers

Blake Snell (4-1, 1.90 ERA, 1.10 WHIP) goes for the Dodgers in Game 2, and he missed just over three months with an injury after his season debut, where he gave up five runs in only three innings in a loss to the Braves. However, since returning, he has allowed no more than one run in any of his eight starts. This season he has 55 strikeouts and 16 walks in 42 2/3 innings of work.

Braves vs. Dodgers Prediction: Braves ML +126

Not an easy call since the Braves haven't announced a starter, but I think Sale will go. He was the rock for the Atlanta staff this season, and while he lost his first start against the Dodgers this season in the last meeting, he tossed a complete-game shutout.

Snell has pitched great since coming off the injured list. However, last season he was solid in his first three playoff starts before being lit up for five runs in each of his World Series starts, both of which were Dodgers losses.

The Braves had one of the best bullpens in the regular season but in four playoff games have a less-than-stellar bullpen ERA of 5.51. Still, even with Snell pitching great lately, I see Atlanta turning the tables and coming out on top in Game 2 with clutch hitting and solid pitching, as they even the series and head home for Games 4 and 5.

More Braves vs. Dodgers Picks, Props and Best Bets

Blake Snell to allow Over 3.5 hits: (-148, DraftKings) – Snell has allowed at least four hits in three of his last four starts, and in the one start he did not, he only pitched one inning.
Michael Harris II Over 0.5 hits: (-154, FanDuel) – While Atlanta’s Harris went hitless in Game 1 of this series, he leads the Braves in batting average (.294) and had a total of nine hits in the four games before the last one.
Under 3.5 total runs in first 5 innings: (-114, DraftKings)– I look for a pitcher’s duel between the starters, and in Game 1 these teams only combined for two runs in the first five innings.