MLB Sunday, October 04 at 08:00 PM EDT
10,000 Sim Trials Run
ATL

Atlanta Braves

Away 94-68 (42-39 Away)
L W L W L
Projected Final Score
2.7 — 3.2
LAD

Los Angeles Dodgers

Home 100-62 (51-30 Home)
L W W W W
Spread
ATL +1.5 (-115)
LAD -1.5 (-105)
Total
Posted 7.9 (-110)
Simulated 5.9
Moneyline
ATL +190
LAD -230

Simulated Outcome Probability

Atlanta Braves
41.5%
Los Angeles Dodgers
58.5%
+7.0% edge at +190
No edge at -230

Our 10,000 iterations project the Los Angeles Dodgers to win outright in 58.5% of simulated game-runs.

Simulator Cover Probability

Spread Line: ATL +1.5 / LAD -1.5
ATL covers (-115) +10.5% Edge 64.0%
LAD covers (-105) 36.0%
Total O/U: 7.9
OVER (-110) 27.5%
UNDER (-110) +20.1% Edge 72.5%

Model Simulation Deciders

  • • 💪 Lineup Depth: LAD starting lineup holds a clear offensive edge in On-Base Percentage (+0.027).
  • • 🐂 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 58.5% of run trials, with a projected score of ATL 2.8 - LAD 3.2. The simulator identifies a positive expected value (+EV) edge on the spread with ATL +1.5 covering in 64.0% of trials. Additionally, we lean towards the UNDER 7.9 which hit in 72.5% of runs.

No Runs First Inning (NRFI) Analysis

Simulated NRFI Probability
71.0%
+18.6% Value Edge
Vegas Consensus NRFI Odds
-110
Implied Probability: 52.4%
VegasSims Recommendation
👉 PLAY NRFI (YES)
High Confidence Pick

VegasSims simulated this matchup 10,000 times, resulting in a **71.0%** chance of a scoreless first inning. Away starter Ray Kerr (K%: 16.7%, BB%: 6.1%) faces LAD's top of the order (avg OBP: 35.3%). Home starter Blake Snell (K%: 31.8%, BB%: 9.8%) matchups against ATL's first three hitters (avg OBP: 34.1%). **Best Bet**: **NRFI (Yes)**. With both starters showing strong control/strikeout rates, our simulator identifies a solid value edge (+18.6%) at -110.

Starting Pitchers Matchup

ATL

Ray Kerr

Away Starter
ERA 1.47
WHIP 0.60
Record 0-0
IP 18.1
SO 11
GS 1
LAD

Blake Snell

Home Starter
ERA 1.90
WHIP 1.10
Record 4-1
IP 42.2
SO 55
GS 9

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Atlanta Braves

Los Angeles Dodgers

Recent Results History (Last 5 Games)

Atlanta Braves

L @ Los Angeles Dodgers
3 - 5 | Oct 03, 2026
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

Los Angeles Dodgers

W vs Atlanta Braves
5 - 3 | Oct 03, 2026
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

Head-to-Head History

Home Los Angeles Dodgers defeated Atlanta Braves
5 - 3 | Oct 03, 2026
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

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