Dodgers vs. Braves: Game 2, prediction, odds, injuries and picks

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Atlanta Braves are set to meet up for a huge NL showdown on Saturday night. The Dodgers picked up a 2-1 win in the series opener and are 4-0 against the Braves this season.

Los Angeles comes into this game with a 22-10 record, while Atlanta is sitting at 14-17. Below is a look at the odds and a prediction for Game 2.

Dodgers vs. Braves prediction

Austin Riley is heating up for the Braves - Source: Imagn

The Los Angeles Dodgers continue to be one of the best teams in the NL, and the offense is leading the way. Los Angeles has already belted 51 home runs this season, and it's Teoscar Hernandez leading the team with nine.

Rookie Roki Sasaki will take the mound on Saturday as he is looking for his first win of the season. Sasaki has pitched to an ERA of 3.55, but the Dodgers need him to go deep in this game.

Spencer Schwellenbach will start for Atlanta on Saturday, and he is 1-2 despite a 2.87 ERA. The Braves have been getting better pitching lately, which will be a key in this matchup.

Austin Riley leads the offense with 20 RBIs and a .279 batting average this season. The Braves have struggled to score at times, but look for the offense to lead them to a win on Saturday.

Prediction: Atlanta Braves 5, Los Angeles Dodgers 3

Dodgers vs. Braves odds

Money Line: Los Angeles Dodgers -105, Atlanta Braves -115

Run Spread: Dodgers -1.5 (+150), Braves +1.5 (-180)

Total Runs: Over 8.5 (-105), Under 8.5 (-115)

Dodgers vs. Braves injuries

Los Angeles Dodgers injury report

Clayton Kershaw is still on the IL - Source: Imagn

Clayton Kershaw (LHP): 60-Day IL (Surgery recovery)

Blake Treinen (RHP): 60-Day IL (Right forearm sprain)

Michael Kopech (RHP): 60-Day IL (Right shoulder impingement)

Tommy Edman (IF/OF): Day-to-day (Right ankle)

Tyler Glasnow (RHP): 15-Day IL (Right shoulder inflammation)

Blake Snell (LHP): 15-Day IL (Left shoulder inflammation)

Atlanta Braves injury report

Spencer Strider (RHP): 15-Day IL (Right hamstring strain)

Ronald Acuna Jr. (RF): 60-Day IL (Torn left ACL)

AJ Smith-Shawver (RHP): TBD (Right forearm contusion)

Nacho Alvarez Jr. (INF): 60-Day IL (Left wrist inflammation)

Dodgers vs. Braves picks

Los Angeles won the series opener over Atlanta, but the tide will shift a bit in this game. The Braves are the team to focus on when making picks in Game 2.

Money Line: Atlanta Braves -115

Run Spread: Braves +1.5 (-180)

Total Runs: Under 8.5 (-115)

About the author

Ryan Burks is a baseball journalist at Sportskeeda with over 7 years of experience in the field, writing for publications such as Knup Sports. Ryan graduated from Elmhurst College in 2009 with a degree in Communications.

Ryan is a huge Chicago Cubs fan and enjoys their storied history and traditions. His favorite sporting moment was when the Cubs won the 2016 World Series, breaking a championship drought that dated back to 1908.

His favorite player was Ken Griffey Jr., as Ryan grew up during his prime and he was the coolest player in league history. Greg Maddux also deserves a mention, as he was truly amazing on the mound.

When not working or watching sports, Ryan coaches basketball and baseball, loves fishing, and spends time with his family.

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Dodgers vs. Braves: Game 2, prediction, odds, injuries and picks - May 3, MLB 2025