The Atlanta Braves face the Los Angeles Dodgers in a pivotal Game 3 of the 2026 MLB National League Division Series on Tuesday, October 6. After a dramatic 3-2 victory on Sunday, the Braves leveled the series at 1-1, setting the stage for an intense matchup at Truist Park.

The Dodgers, boasting a 100-62 record and having clinched the NL West Division, have performed well on the road this season with a 49-32 record. In contrast, the Braves, who secured the NL East title with a 94-68 record, excel at home, posting a 52-29 record in 2026.

Pitching Matchup:

• Los Angeles Dodgers: Right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto (14-9, 2.53 ERA)
• Atlanta Braves: Left-hander Chris Sale (14-9, 2.16 ERA)

Game Details:

• First Pitch: 6 p.m. ET
• Money Line: Dodgers -108, Braves -107
• Over/Under: 6 runs
• Run Line: Dodgers -1.5 (+170)

According to SportsLine's advanced model, which simulates every MLB game 10,000 times, the projected outcome favors the Over on combined runs, with a prediction of 7.7 total runs. Key players expected to shine include Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts, and Freddie Freeman for the Dodgers, alongside Matt Olson and Ronald Acuna Jr. for the Braves.

For those looking to make informed bets, SportsLine has detailed predictions and insights on the money line and total runs. This matchup promises to be a thrilling contest as both teams vie for the lead in the series.