Braves-Dodgers Odds Preview

The Atlanta Braves will be trying to extend a winning streak on Thursday when they take on the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. Ace Derek Lowe will be the starting pitcher for the Braves on this day. Righthander Lowe is 11-7 this season with a 4.21 ERA. Lowe's opponent in this one will be Randy Wolf. The Dodgers lefthander has a 3.47 ERA to go along with a 5-6 record this season. Oddsmakers currently have the Dodgers listed as 140-moneyline favorites versus the Braves, while the game's total has not yet been posted. The Braves clinched the three-game series with a 6-2 victory over the Padres on Wednesday, as -160 favorites. That game's eight runs made it OVER the day's posted over/under (7). Nate McClouth went 3-for-5 at the plate with a pair of runs batted in for the Braves. Tommy Hanson threw six innings for the win, allowing five hits and two runs. The Dodgers were defeated 4-1 by the Brewers in the series rubber match on Wednesday, as -150 favorites. That game's five runs went UNDER the posted over/under (9.5). Rafael Furcal drove in the only Dodgers run with a solo blast. Jason Schmidt allowed four runs over 3 2-3 innings in the loss. Oddsmakers had the Dodgers as -150 favorites in that game. Current streak: Atlanta has won 2 straight games. Team records: Atlanta: 55-53 SU Los Angeles: 66-42 SU Atlanta most recently: When playing on Thursday are 5-5 Before playing LA Dodgers are 8-2 After playing San Diego are 9-1 After a win are 4-6 Los Angeles most recently: When playing on Thursday are 9-1 Before playing Atlanta are 5-5 After playing Milwaukee are 4-6 After a loss are 6-4 A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Atlanta's last 9 games when playing LA Dodgers The total has gone OVER in 7 of Atlanta's last 10 games when playing on the road against LA Dodgers Atlanta is 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing LA Dodgers The total has gone UNDER in 7 of LA Dodgers's last 9 games when playing Atlanta The total has gone OVER in 7 of LA Dodgers's last 10 games when playing at home against Atlanta LA Dodgers are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing Atlanta LA Dodgers are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games at home Next up: LA Dodgers home to Atlanta, Friday, August 7