Courtesy of OddsShark.com: The Atlanta Braves will be trying to extend a winning streak on Saturday when they take on the Los Angeles Dodgers at Turner Field. Ted Lilly will be the starting pitcher for the Dodgers on this day. Lefthander Lilly is 5-8 this season with a 3.60 ERA. Lilly's opponent in this one will be Derek Lowe. The Braves ace righthander has a 4.40 ERA to go along with a 11-9 record this season. Oddsmakers currently have the Braves listed as 135-moneyline favorites versus the Dodgers, while the game's total has not yet been posted. Tim Hudson tossed a three-hit shutout through eight innings on Friday, as the Braves defeated the Dodgers 1-0. The Braves won that game as -165 favorites, while the teams played UNDER the posted over/under (7) set by sportsbooks. Brooks Conrad homered in the win, and Billy Wagner closed out the game for his first save in a Braves uniform. Hiroki Kuroda gave up four hits and one run over seven innings in a losing effort for the Dodgers. Current streak: Team records: Atlanta: 67-48 SU Los Angeles most recently: When playing on Saturday are 6-4 Before playing Atlanta are 3-7 After playing Atlanta are 5-5 After a loss are 2-8 Atlanta most recently: When playing on Saturday are 6-4 Before playing LA Dodgers are 8-2 After playing LA Dodgers are 5-5 After a win are 4-6 A few trends to consider: LA Dodgers are 5-11 SU in their last 16 games LA Dodgers are 2-6 SU in their last 8 games when playing Atlanta LA Dodgers are 2-6 SU in their last 8 games when playing on the road against Atlanta LA Dodgers are 1-8 SU in their last 9 games on the road Atlanta is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games Atlanta is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home Atlanta is 6-2 SU in their last 8 games when playing LA Dodgers Atlanta is 6-2 SU in their last 8 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers Next up: Rest assured for those bettors who only purchase Stevie Vincent when he has Level 5 plays, you are doing yourself a gross disservice. Flat out his Level 2, 3 and 4 plays always have and always will win at a much higher rate than Game of the Month or Game of the Year plays elsewhere. He is part of OffshoreInsiders.com |
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