2026 NLDS: Dodgers vs Braves Betting Odds

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Atlanta Braves, who have collectively secured four of the last six World Series championships, prepare for a highly anticipated NLDS matchup. As of October 2, 2026, the Dodgers opened as favorites in the playoff series, looking for the franchise’s first three-peat since the New York Yankees achieved it from 1998 to 2000.

According to DraftKings Sportsbook, the odds for the series are as follows:

Series Winner
* Dodgers: -210 (bet $10 to win $14.76 total)
* Braves: +175 (bet $10 to win $27.50 total)

Correct Score Odds
* Dodgers win 3-1: +260
* Dodgers win 3-2: +290
* Dodgers win 3-0: +450
* Braves win 3-2: +550
* Braves win 3-1: +650
* Braves win 3-0: +1200

Game 1 Winner (October 3)
* Spread: Dodgers -1.5
* Moneyline:
* Dodgers -205
* Braves +168
* O/U: 8

During the regular season, the Braves excelled against the Dodgers, winning five out of six encounters and outscoring them 26-15. After the Dodgers lost the first game 3-1 at Dodger Stadium on May 8, the Braves secured the next two games with identical scores of 7-2. In a sweep at Truist Park from August 25 to 27, Atlanta achieved victories with scores of 4-3, 6-5, and 1-0.

Playoff history between the two teams reveals a competitive rivalry. Since 2013, they have faced off four times in the postseason, with the Dodgers winning the NLDS in 2013 and 2018, both series concluding at 3-1. In the 2020 NLCS, the Dodgers overcame a 3-1 deficit to win in seven games, culminating in a World Series victory. The Braves retaliated in the 2021 NLCS, winning 4-2 to claim their own championship title.

As the postseason approaches, the Dodgers enter the series having won eight of their last ten regular-season games, following a strong September performance of 18-7. Conversely, the Braves finished September with a record of 12-12 but advanced to the NLDS after defeating their NL East rivals, the Philadelphia Phillies, in Game 3 of the Wild Card Series.

The first game of the series will be held on Saturday, October 3, at 4 p.m. ET on FOX.