The Atlanta Braves can advance to the World Series for the first time since 1999 when they host the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 6 of the 2021 NLCS on Saturday at Truist Park in Atlanta. The Braves, who lead the best-of-seven series 3-2, had a chance to win the series on Thursday, but the Dodgers bats, led by Chris Taylor’s three home runs, came alive in an 11-2 victory. On Saturday Ian Anderson (0-0, 6.00 ERA) will start for Atlanta. Walker Buehler (0-0, 4.91 ERA) will start on short rest for Los Angeles after the Dodgers scratched Max Scherzer due to arm fatigue.
First pitch is 8:08 p.m. ET. Los Angeles is the -145 favorite (risk $145 to win $100) in the latest Braves vs. Dodgers odds, while Atlanta is a +128 underdog. The over-under for total runs scored is eight. Before making any Dodgers vs. Braves picks, check out the latest 2021 MLB playoff predictions and betting advice from the SportsLine Projection Model.
This model, which simulates every game 10,000 times, enters the third week of the 2021 MLB playoffs with a 207-176 record on top-rated MLB money-line picks, returning well over $600. Anyone following it has seen some huge returns.
Now, the model has dialed in on Dodgers vs. Braves and just revealed its coveted predictions and best bets. You can visit SportsLine now to see the model’s MLB picks. Here are several MLB odds and betting trends for Braves vs. Dodgers:
- Dodgers vs. Braves money line: Los Angeles -145, Atlanta +128
- Dodgers vs. Braves run line: Los Angeles -1.5 (+114)
- Dodgers vs. Braves over-under: 8 runs
- LA: Chris Taylor is tied for the MLB lead with 12 RBI in the playoffs.
- ATL: Eddie Rosario is hitting .471 and slugging .735 with an OPS of 1.249 in the postseason.
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Why you should back the Dodgers
Los Angeles has had postseason success against Anderson. In three playoff starts against the Dodgers, Anderson has lasted a total of 10 innings and given up four earned runs. He has struck out nine while walking 10. By contrast, in three playoff starts against other teams, he has not given up a run in 16⅔ innings and has struck out 23 while walking just three.
After averaging just 3.2 runs per game in their prior five games, the Dodgers finally had an offensive explosion in a Game 5 win. They scored 11 runs with A.J. Pollock and Taylor combining for 10 RBI. Cody Bellinger also went 3-for-4.
Why you should back the Braves
Rosario’s bat has been on fire in the postseason. In nine playoff games, he is hitting .471 and slugging .735 with an OPS of 1.249. He has hit safely in all nine games. In the NLCS alone, Rosario is hitting .571 and slugging 1.000 with an OPS of 1.609.
Former Dodger Joc Pederson has also been hot this postseason, hitting .308 with a .654 slugging percentage. He has three home runs and nine runs driven in in the 2021 MLB playoffs. Those two midseason acquisitions have been huge boosts to a lineup that already features big bats like Freddie Freeman, Austin Riley and Ozzie Albies. Now Atlanta gets a chance to close out Los Angeles without Scherzer on the hill.
How to make Dodgers vs. Braves picks
SportsLine’s model is going under on the total, projecting 7.4 combined runs, and it also says one side of the money line has all the value. You can only get the model’s NLCS Game 6 picks at SportsLine.
So who wins Game 6 of Dodgers vs. Braves in the NLCS 2021? And which side of the money line has all the value? Visit SpotsLine now to see which side to jump on, all from the model that has crushed its MLB picks, and find out.
