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Atlanta Braves vs Dodgers NLCS Game 1: Lineup, Odds, Prediction, Pick, Where to Watch

By Jake Mastroianni

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 09: Max Fried #54 of the Atlanta Braves on the field prior to game 2 of the National League Division Series against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on October 09, 2021 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 09: Max Fried #54 of the Atlanta Braves on the field prior to game 2 of the National League Division Series against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on October 09, 2021 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) /
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It’s time for Round 2 as the Atlanta Braves begin their rematch series in the NLCS against the Los Angeles Dodgers at home in Truist Park. 

The moment Atlanta Braves have been waiting for, a second chance to get over the hump that is the Los Angeles Dodgers and return to the World Series for the first time since 1999.

We’ve covered this series a ton over the last couple of days, including who has the advantage. Make sure and go check out all the articles on TomahawkTake.com for complete coverage of 2021 NLCS.

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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 8:08 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

Even on the road, the Dodgers are favored in Game 1 according to our friends at WynnBET.

The spread is Dodgers -1.5/+140 and the Braves +1.5/-160, while the money line is Dodgers -117 and Braves +107.

And finally, the spread is 8 runs.

Braves Pitcher Today: Max Fried

The Braves have to feel very comfortable in Game 1 with Max Fried on the mound after two good starts against the Dodgers in 2021.

On June 6 he picked up the win giving up just 1 earned run on 6 hits and 0 walks over 6 innings with 4 strikeouts.

And then he had a tough loss on September 1 in LA after giving up just 2 earned runs on 3 hits and a walk over 6 innings with 9 strikeouts.

Dodgers batters vs. Fried:

Mookie Betts: 1-6, 4 Ks

Corey Seager: 0-5, 1 K

Trea Turner: 7-21, 1 HR, 1 2B, 3 BB, 5 Ks

AJ Pollock: 2-7, 1 BB, 2 Ks

Will Smith: 1-5, 1 K

Justin Turner: 5-10, 1 HR, 1 2B, 2 Ks

Cody Bellinger: 3-8, 1 HR, 2 Ks

Braves Starting Lineup

Will update when released.

Expectd lineup:

Dansby Swanson — SS

Freddie Freeman — 1B

Ozzie Albies — 2B

Austin Riley — 3B

Joc Pederson — RF

Adam Duvall — CF

Eddie Rosario — LF

Travis d’Arnaud — C

Max Fried — SP

Braves vs Dodgers Prediction Today

The Dodgers are going with a bullpen game in Game 1, so the Braves have to take advantage with their ace on the mound.

If Atlant doesn’t win this game they’ll be in real trouble the rest of the way.

However, I think they do win. Fried gives the Braves 6 strong innings of 2 earned runs or less and the offense gets a couple of big home runs.

Atlanta wins Game 5-3.

Braves vs Dodgers Live Stream

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Check back after Game 1 for all the postgame coverage of the NLCS between the Braves and Dodgers.

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