After a thrilling Game 1 victory, the Atlanta Braves will try to keep the momentum going in Game 2 of the NLCS at home against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Most of Game 1 it seemed like the Atlanta Braves were going to let it slip away, but Austin Riley delivered early and late to give them a 1-0 edge in the series.
Now we move to Game 2 where Atlanta will hope to have a little better luck offensively against a familiar foe in Max Scherzer.
What Time is the Braves Game Today?
First pitch for Game 1 between the Atlanta Braves and Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLCS will be at 7:38 PM ET.
What Channel is the Braves Game on Today?
The NLCS matchup between the Braves and Dodgers will be televised on TBS. Announcers for the series will be Brian Anderson, Jeff Francoeur, Ron Darling, and Lauren Shehadi.
Braves vs Dodgers Odd Today
The Dodgers remain the favorite in Game two with the veteran Scherzer going up against Ian Anderson, according to our friends at WynnBET. The spread is -1.5/105 and +1.5/115, while the money line is -170 and +155. The spread on the game is set at 7.5 runs.
Braves Pitcher Today: Ian Anderson
The 23-year-old was great in the NLDS pitching 5 shutout innings and allowing just 3 hits and no walks with 6 strikeouts.
He only allowed 1 hit to the Dodgers when he faced them back in June, but he allowed 4 earned runs over 4.1 innings because of 3 walks and 98 pitches.
Last year in the NLCS Game 2, he pitched 4 shutout innings allowing 1 hit and 5 walks in 85 pitches. Then in Game 7 he allowed 2 earned runs on 5 hits and 2 walks over 3 innings on 73 pitches.
He’ll need to be more efficient this time around as the Braves need him to go at least 5 innings and keep them in striking distance.
Braves Starting Lineup
Game 2.
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Braves vs. Dodgers Prediction Today
This one certainly doesn’t look well on paper with the pitching matchup. The Dodgers have made Ian work in the past, limiting him to short outings.
I’ll say this to encourage Braves fans, Atlanta is very familiar with Scherzer, he’s not getting any younger and just pitched an emotional inning on Thursday.
Still, he’s one of the greatest pitchers of the last decade. This one will be a challenge for the Braves.
I have LA evening the series and winning 6-3.
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