MLB Saturday, October 03 at 04:00 PM EDT
10,000 Sim Trials Run
ATL

Atlanta Braves

Away 94-68 (42-39 Away)
W L W L W
Projected Final Score
3.4 — 4.5
LAD

Los Angeles Dodgers

Home 100-62 (51-30 Home)
L L W W W
Spread
ATL +1.5 (-110)
LAD -1.5 (-110)
Total
Posted 8.5 (-105)
Simulated 7.9
Moneyline
ATL +185
LAD -220

Simulated Outcome Probability

Atlanta Braves
36.4%
Los Angeles Dodgers
63.6%
+1.3% edge at +185
No edge at -220

Our 10,000 iterations project the Los Angeles Dodgers to win outright in 63.6% of simulated game-runs.

Simulator Cover Probability

Spread Line: ATL +1.5 / LAD -1.5
ATL covers (-110) +2.8% Edge 55.2%
LAD covers (-110) 44.8%
Total O/U: 8.5
OVER (-105) 40.0%
UNDER (-115) +6.5% Edge 60.0%

Model Simulation Deciders

  • • 💪 Lineup Depth: LAD starting lineup holds a clear offensive edge in On-Base Percentage (+0.025).
  • • 🐂 Bullpen Advantage: LAD relievers offer higher strikeout capacity and yield fewer home runs per batter faced compared to the ATL bullpen.
  • • 🔥 Momentum Streak: LAD enters this game on a hot streak (last 10 games win %: 89%) giving them a momentum advantage.

VegasSims Best Bet & Analysis

Best Bet

Our 10,000 simulations project the Los Angeles Dodgers winning outright in 63.6% of run trials, with a projected score of ATL 3.4 - LAD 4.5. The simulator identifies a positive expected value (+EV) edge on the spread with ATL +1.5 covering in 55.2% of trials. Additionally, we lean towards the UNDER 8.5 which hit in 60.0% of runs.

No Runs First Inning (NRFI) Analysis

Simulated NRFI Probability
58.6%
+7.4% Value Edge
Vegas Consensus NRFI Odds
-105
Implied Probability: 51.2%
VegasSims Recommendation
👉 PLAY NRFI (YES)
High Confidence Pick

VegasSims simulated this matchup 10,000 times, resulting in a **58.6%** chance of a scoreless first inning. Away starter Dylan Dodd (K%: 27.3%, BB%: 8.8%) faces LAD's top of the order (avg OBP: 35.3%). Home starter Tarik Skubal (K%: 30.0%, BB%: 5.2%) matchups against ATL's first three hitters (avg OBP: 30.1%). **Best Bet**: **NRFI (Yes)**. With both starters showing strong control/strikeout rates, our simulator identifies a solid value edge (+7.4%) at -105.

Starting Pitchers Matchup

ATL

Dylan Dodd

Away Starter
ERA 2.54
WHIP 0.91
Record 4-1
IP 49.2
SO 53
GS 0
LAD

Tarik Skubal

Home Starter
ERA 2.72
WHIP 0.96
Record 12-7
IP 158.2
SO 186
GS 26

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Atlanta Braves

Los Angeles Dodgers

Recent Results History (Last 5 Games)

Atlanta Braves

W vs Philadelphia Phillies
6 - 2 | Oct 01, 2026
L vs Philadelphia Phillies
3 - 4 | Sep 30, 2026
W vs Philadelphia Phillies
5 - 3 | Sep 29, 2026
L @ Miami Marlins
3 - 5 | Sep 27, 2026
W @ Miami Marlins
8 - 3 | Sep 26, 2026

Los Angeles Dodgers

W @ San Francisco Giants
5 - 1 | Sep 27, 2026
W @ San Francisco Giants
4 - 3 | Sep 26, 2026
W @ San Francisco Giants
2 - 0 | Sep 25, 2026
L vs San Diego Padres
2 - 4 | Sep 24, 2026
L vs San Diego Padres
1 - 5 | Sep 23, 2026

Head-to-Head History

Home Atlanta Braves defeated Los Angeles Dodgers
1 - 0 | Aug 27, 2026
Home Atlanta Braves defeated Los Angeles Dodgers
6 - 5 | Aug 26, 2026
Home Atlanta Braves defeated Los Angeles Dodgers
4 - 3 | Aug 25, 2026
Away Atlanta Braves defeated Los Angeles Dodgers
7 - 2 | May 10, 2026
Away Atlanta Braves defeated Los Angeles Dodgers
7 - 2 | May 09, 2026

Injury Reports

Atlanta Braves 26 reported

P Cayman Goode
60-Day
P Colin Daniel
60-Day
P Cory Wall
60-Day
P Elison Joseph
60-Day
P Hurston Waldrep
60-Day
P Jay Woolfolk
- Full Season
P Jaylen Paden
60-Day
P Jeremy Reyes
60-Day
P Joe Jiménez
60-Day
P Joey Wentz
60-Day
P Jonathan Hechavarria
60-Day
SS Jose Perdomo
- Full Season
P Juan Sanchez
60-Day
P Kendy Richard
60-Day
P Landon Harper
- Full Season
P Luis Mantilla
60-Day
P Marcos Pol
- Full Season
SS Patrick Engskov
60-Day
P Raudy Reyes
- Full Season
P Rayven Antonio
- Full Season
P Riley Frey
- Full Season
C Sandy León
60-Day
P Spencer Schwellenbach
60-Day
P Spencer Strider
60-Day
OF Starlyn De La Cruz
60-Day
P Trent Buchanan
60-Day

Los Angeles Dodgers 40 reported

OF AJ Soldra
- Full Season
P Adrian Torres
60-Day
P Ben Casparius
60-Day
P Brusdar Graterol
60-Day
P Bryan Lara
60-Day
P Carlos Ramirez
60-Day
P Christian Oliveira
60-Day
P Cullen McKay
60-Day
P Davion Hickson
- Full Season
P Diego Paez
60-Day
P Dylan Tate
- Full Season
P Eric Lauer
60-Day
P Gavin Stone
60-Day
3B Harold Gonzalez
60-Day
P Ivan Pacheco
60-Day
P Jake Cousins
60-Day
P Jakob Wright
60-Day
P Jared Karros
60-Day
C Jesus Galiz
- Full Season
CF Kendall George
60-Day
3B Kyle Nevin
60-Day
P Logan Lunceford
- Full Season
P Logan Tabeling
- Full Season
P Luis Ricart
60-Day
P Noah Ruen
- Full Season
P Oliver Gonzalez
- Full Season
P Peter Heubeck
60-Day
P Ricardo Montero
60-Day
P Ricardo Roman
60-Day
P Ryan Brown
60-Day
P Sam Horn
60-Day
SS Sam Mongelli
60-Day
P Samuel Sanchez
60-Day
2B Tyler Fitzgerald
60-Day
P Will Klein
60-Day
P Williams Salazar
60-Day
P Wyatt Halvorson
- Full Season
1B Yeiner Fernandez
- Full Season
P Yency Almonte
- Full Season
P Zach Bates
- Full Season