Dodgers Face Braves in MLB Showdown: Top Wagers for May 4th Matchup
Sunday night's ballgame is here, signaling the end of the weekend and the start of another exciting week. Tonight, we've got some good ol' fashioned National League action as the Atlanta Braves square off against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Truist Park in Atlanta, GA. The Braves will be trying to avoid the sweep, as the Dodgers have won the first two games of this series. But with LA on a blazing seven-game winning streak, it'll be an uphill battle for Atlanta.
The Dodgers are currently cruising along during their road trip, which stretches over four series and doesn't see them back home until May 13th. So far, this hot streak has netted them two wins over the Pirates, a sweep of the Marlins at home, and conviction wins in the first two games of this series against the Braves. With runs galore in their last game (10 to be exact), will the Dodgers continue their offensive onslaught tonight?
On the other hand, the Braves are looking gritty after dropping the last three games. However, they had been on a roll prior to this slump, winning nine out of their last eleven contests. Could tonight mark an Atlanta comeback and the start of a new winning streak?
Los Angeles Dodgers vs Atlanta Braves: Sunday Night Baseball
Taking the mound for the Braves is young gunslinger Bryce Elder.
Matchup Information - Dodgers vs Braves
- Venue & Location: Truist Park (Atlanta, GA)
- Date: Sunday, May 4th, 2025
- First Pitch: 7:00pm Eastern
- Broadcast: ESPN
Pitching Matchup
- Los Angeles Dodgers: Dustin May (1-1, 3.95 ERA, 1.24 WHIP)
- Atlanta Braves: Bryce Elder (1-1, 5.33 ERA, 1.41 WHIP)
With a high total, we can expect some fireworks in this game. And if you're one of those "tinfoil hat" conspiracy theorists, you might even think the MLB throws out the steroid balls for nationally televised Sunday Night Baseball! (But let's be serious, it's just great baseball.)
Los Angeles Dodgers vs Atlanta Braves Best Bets
The Dodgers have the third-highest scoring offense in the MLB so far this season, and Atlanta's bats have been disappointingly silent the past few games. Plus, Bryce Elder has been struggling early in the season, while Dustin May has been a consistent performer for the Dodgers.
With that in mind, we're backing the Dodgers to win (-135), as we believe they have the upper hand in this matchup. We recommend putting your money on LA to extend their winning streak tonight.
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- The Braves, seeking to avoid a sweep, face the Dodgers who are currently on a seven-game winning streak in a game set for Truist Park in Atlanta on Tuesday, May 4th, 2025, with a first pitch at 7:00pm Eastern.
- The Dodgers have been backed by the oddsmakers, with the Dodgers to win (-135) being the best bet for this matchup, given the third-highest scoring offense of the Dodgers and the struggling start of Bryce Elder, the young pitcher for the Braves.
- With playback sports coverage and a broadcast on ESPN, the MLB action continues, as baseball fans can catch the game on Tuesday night.
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