Atlanta Braves vs Los Angeles Dodgers Picks and Prediction for Saturday May 9 2026
Use Code WWWC The Atlanta Braves, sitting at 26–12, head to Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Saturday to take on the Los Angeles Dodgers, who are 23–14. The Dodgers have been swinging the bats well lately and will try to keep that momentum going as they welcome what’s been the hottest, most consistent team in baseball so far this season. Get involved in the action with our free MLB picks.
Atlanta vs. Los Angeles Game Information
- May 9, 2026
- 9:10pm EST
- Dodger Stadium
- MLB.TV/BravesVision/Sportsnet Los Angeles
Los Angeles Form & Recent Results
Los Angeles heads into this game with a little momentum, having won their most recent game and taking three of their last five overall. On Wednesday in Houston, they put together a dominant 12–2 road win powered by Andy Pages, who had a massive night at the plate. Pages finished 3-for-5 and did most of his damage with the long ball, blasting three home runs while also scoring three times and driving in six runs. It was the kind of performance that changes a game early and never lets the other team back into it. On the mound, starter Tyler Glasnow only worked one inning, giving up one hit and one earned run, but he didn’t issue a walk and still managed to punch out two hitters.
The Dodgers’ lineup was dangerous from top to bottom in that win, piling up 14 hits, launching three homers, and totaling 28 bases, which shows just how much consistent hard contact they were making. Over the full season, Max Muncy has been their top home run threat with nine, while Pages is right behind him with eight. Pages has also been their most productive run producer, leading the team with 33 RBIs, and he’s been their most reliable hitter in terms of average as well, sitting at an impressive .336. Over their last five games, Los Angeles is putting up 5.4 runs per game, and they’ll try to keep that scoring pace going at home as they get set to face Atlanta, a team that currently owns the best record in all of baseball.
Atlanta Form & Recent Results
Atlanta comes into this matchup having dropped their most recent game, although they’ve still managed to win three of their last five overall, so they’re not exactly spiraling. On Wednesday in Seattle, the Braves fell 3–1 in a tough road loss. Left-hander Martín Pérez gave them a decent start, working 5.2 innings while giving up five hits and two earned runs. He only issued one walk and punched out five, keeping Atlanta within striking distance for most of the night. The difference was that the Braves couldn’t capitalize on the chances they did create, finishing the game with four runners left on base.
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Throughout this season, Matt Olson continues to be the centerpiece of Atlanta’s power and run production. He leads the team with 13 home runs and also sits on top in RBIs with 33, showing he’s doing damage even when pitchers try to work around him. Drake Baldwin has also provided a major boost in the power department, already sitting second on the team with nine homers. For pure hitting consistency, Ozzie Albies has been Atlanta’s best average hitter so far, batting .322 on the season. Over their last five games, the Braves have scored 5.6 runs per game on average, so the offense has generally been producing. Now they’ll try to keep that scoring pace going against a Dodgers pitching staff that’s known for making runs hard to come by, with the games shifting to Dodger Stadium for the upcoming series.
Key Stats
- Atlanta’s Matt Olson this season: 13 HRs, 33 RBIs, .301 AVG
- Los Angeles’ Andy Pages this season: 8 HRs, 33 RBIs, .336 AVG
Betting Odds & Market Overview:
- LAD -168 / ATL +139; O/U 8.5
Atlanta vs. Los Angeles Picks and Prediction
Atlanta is expected to hand the ball to right-hander Spencer Strider, who’s had a rough start to the year with an 8.10 ERA over just 3.1 innings and is still searching for his first win. He’ll be opposed by Los Angeles right-hander Roki Sasaki, who comes in at 1–3 with a 5.97 ERA. Since neither starter has found a rhythm yet, this game could turn into a high-scoring affair if both lineups are able to take advantage early. The Braves also have a tough task ahead, going into a hostile ballpark to take on the defending World Series champs. Final Score Prediction, Los Angeles Dodgers win 1-0.
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