Los Angeles at Atlanta

The Dodgers are on a 45-13 run after dispatching the Giants on the road. Los Angeles has a powerhouse offense, fourth in runs and homers, second in walks, seventh in slugging, fifth in on-base percentage. The Dodgers also have a deep pitching staff that was No. 1 in ERA during the season (3.01 ERA) and are 80-29 after a game where the bullpen threw 6 or more innings. They've won 8 of 11 away from home and are 53-23 against a left-handed starter. Atlanta gets Game 1 at home despite winning just 88 regular-season games. The Braves are 13-22 against teams that averaged 1.25+ homers, so back the star-studded defending champs. Play the L.A. Dodgers.