Atlanta has looked like the best team in baseball in 2023. They feature a talented young pitching staff and the best lineup in baseball. The Braves have five players who hit more than 30 home runs this season, including the league leader, Matt Olson (54 HR). That led them to finish with a 104-58 record, which was the best in the league.
One big reason to bet the Braves is Ronald Acuna Jr. The soon to be named MVP led the league in stolen bases (73) while ranking second in batting average (.337), fifth in home runs (41), eighth in RBIs (106), and third in OPS (1.012). He is the most dangerous offensive player in the league, and he is well protected in this loaded Atlanta lineup.
The Braves lost veteran Charlie Morton to injury, meaning they will be relying on a pair of 24-year-olds in Bryce Elder and Spencer Strider. While they are inexperienced, both have been pitching at a high level in 2023. They will be joined by Max Fried, who will be returning from the IL for the NLDS. That is a fantastic 1-2-3 punch, and should land them in the World Series.