The first pitch for the Atlanta Braves vs. Los Angeles Dodgers game is set for 9:10 p.m. ET on Saturday, May 9, with the Dodgers entering as home favorites, returning a 1.51x payout if they win, via PrizePicks Team Picks.
Tonight’s game is the second contest of a three-game series. The Dodgers both won and covered the run line in Game 1 last night, 3-1.
Below, we'll break down our Braves vs. Dodgers prediction and picks for Saturday’s MLB game, including the spread, over/under, and key player picks for PrizePicks.
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Braves vs. Dodgers Prediction, Winner, Over/Under – Saturday, May 9
The Braves have started the 2026 season on the right foot. They are 26-13 overall and have the second-best run differential in baseball (+77). They have a seven-game cushion in the NL East already, and with both the Mets' and Phillies' slow starts, they are becoming a clear favorite to win the division.
Atlanta finished a disappointing 76-86 last season, good for a fourth-place finish in the NL East, and as a result, was written off by many as a serious World Series threat. Its 2025 campaign was riddled with injuries, though, and we have seen in the past how dominant this team can be with many of the same pieces.
The Dodgers continue to be the class of Major League Baseball. They are off to what feels like a somewhat choppy start to their season but are still 24-14, leading the NL West by two games over the Padres. Plus, Los Angeles is tied for the best run differential in the league at +79.
The back-to-back champs' roster has virtually no holes, and they have plenty of depth to withstand injuries to some of their better players. They are second in MLB in WAR at +9.4 and have accomplished much of that without SS Mookie Betts, who has played only eight games thus far.
L.A. is looking to join the Oakland Athletics and New York Yankees, who have done it three times, as the only MLB franchises to win three straight World Series.
Braves vs. Dodgers Winner Payout, Over/Under – Saturday, May 9
The Dodgers enter Saturday's game as home favorites against the Braves, returning a 1.51x payout if they win outright, via PrizePicks Team Picks.
Here are the full payouts for the Braves vs. Dodgers game on PrizePicks.
- Spread: Los Angeles Dodgers -1.5 (2.08x payout)
- Over/Under: 8.5 (1.81x payout on Over)
- Game Winner Payout: Braves - 2.38x | Dodgers - 1.51x
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Braves vs. Dodgers Prediction on Spread – 5/9/26
Here are the key game stats and trends behind our Braves vs. Dodgers prediction for the run line on Saturday, May 9.
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- The Braves are 26-13-0 (66.7%) against the spread (ATS) this season, the best run line record in baseball.
- Despite the Dodgers' success, they are just 8-11-0 (42.1%) ATS at home this season.
- Atlanta is one of the few teams in the league that can go bat-for-bat with the Dodgers' lineup. For the season, Los Angeles' 122 wRC+ is only 3 points higher than Atlanta's 119.
- The Braves have the edge in the bullpen, ranking fourth with a 3.67 xFIP. Their pen is headlined by dominant closers Robert Suarez and Raisel Iglesias.
- Atlanta should be able to get more depth out of their starting pitcher, Spencer Strider.
- Dodgers SP Blake Snell was initially expected to make one more rehab start, but due to SP Tyler Glasnow being placed on the IL, he will now come back a game early. He has only maxed out at 55 pitches in his rehab stints, so he may be on a short leash today.
Braves vs. Dodgers Player Picks, Stats for PrizePicks – 5/9/26
Here are the top Braves vs. Dodgers picks to target on PrizePicks for Saturday, May 9. Today’s MLB picks for PrizePicks include Spencer Strider and Blake Snell.
Braves SP Spencer Strider vs. Dodgers Projection: 2.5 Walks Allowed
- Strider’s control has been shaky at best for the better part of two years. Last season, he walked 3.66 hitters per 9 innings.
- The Dodgers are ranked ninth in the majors in walk rate vs. RHP (10.2%).
- Strider showed a distinct lack of control throughout his debut, with five walks vs. the Rockies in his last start.
- He also walked two batters in two of his three rehab starts, and that's certainly a concern with shorter pitch counts vs. Triple-A hitters.
- He dealt 87 pitches against the Rockies, which could contribute to more walks with a long leash tonight.
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Dodgers SP Blake Snell vs. Braves Projection: 5 Strikeouts
- This projection seems a bit too high for Blake Snell, who will be making his first start of the season due to left shoulder fatigue.
- As mentioned, Snell only maxed out at 55 pitches during his rehab outings, so he will likely be on a strict pitch count.
- We know how dominant Snell is as a strikeout pitcher, but this Atlanta team only strikes out 19.4% of the time against LHP, the sixth-lowest mark in the majors.
- Even with regular pitch counts, Snell has not gone above this projection in his last three starts against Atlanta dating back to the 2024 season.
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This game between two of the league’s best teams serves as the nightcap of an electric day of sports and a massive 15-game MLB slate. Will the Dodgers seal the series win with another victory tonight?
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