Kyle Purviance pointed to recent injury concerns for Dodgers star Freddie Freeman, who reportedly tweaked his surgically repaired ankle slipping while entering the shower, potentially sidelining him for the matchup against Atlanta. Freeman's absence significantly diminishes the Dodgers’ lineup potency against Chris Sale, making the Braves appealing as a plus-money underdog (+120). Although cautious following Sale's shaky first outing, Purviance found plus-money value enticing for betting on one of baseball's best teams with their top left-handed starter, especially considering the Dodgers may lack Freeman’s potent bat.

Tokyo Brandon identifies betting value in Freddie Freeman exceeding 1.5 hits, runs, and RBIs at -120 odds. Highlighting Freeman’s impressive start to the season, including consecutive games with a hit and home runs, Brandon emphasizes Freeman's dependability and Dodgers' potent lineup. With matchup conditions heavily favoring Dodgers batters against the inexperienced opposing pitcher Grant Holmes and the Braves' weak bullpen, Brandon confidently expects Freeman to deliver another productive outing, characterizing this prop as excellent value in consideration of Freeman's current momentum and strong surrounding lineup.