T.M. Selection: LA Dodgers.

I like the LA Dodgers to beat the Atlanta Braves on Thursday. The Dodgers lost to them on Wednesday night 9-2 and are now down 3-1 in the series on the brink of elimination. I expect them to bounce back here at home and win this game as their playoffs are on the line now. Joe Kelly (2-0, 2.86 ERA) is starting for the Dodgers and he will likely just be the opener in this game as the Dodgers look to their bullpen for answers that their starters couldn't provide in the games they played in. The Dodgers have the talent in their starting lineup and with their pitching staff to take control here and get the win. Max Fried (14-7, 3.04 ERA) is starting for the Braves and he pitched in game 1 of this series in his last outing. He gave up 2 runs and 8 hits in that game. The Dodgers were hitting him well in that game but weren't capitalizing on their chances. I expect them to the same here with their hitting but the difference will be them bringing in those guys on base for some runs. This is a must win for the Dodgers or they are going home so I like them to win in this game with their backs against the wall here.

T.M. Prediction: 6-1 Dodgers.