The set-up: It's Game 1 of the NLDS on Thursday from Chavez Ravine. Atlanta goes with Mike Foltynewicz, while the home side goes with Hyun-Jin Ryu. I'm predicting no upsets here on Thursday night.

The teams: Foltynewicz finished with a 2.85 ERA and 1.08 WHIP over 183 innings. In his only start against the Dodgers this year though he looked bad, giving up four runs (including two dingers), over five innings in a 4-1 loss. In fact, over 11.1 career innings Foltynewicz has given up seven runs against LA.

Over 15 starts Ryu posted a 7-3 records along with a 1.97 ERA and 1.01 WHIP. Ryu has dominated the Braves throughout his career, holding them to six runs over 18.1 innings (2.95 ERA.)

The pick: Ryu has done well in three playoff starts, posting a 2.81 ERA and a 1-0 record over 16 innings. In contrast, this will be Foltynewic's first playoff start ever. Take it for what you will as well, but LA is 4-1 in its last five home starts by Ryu, while the Braves are just 1-4 in Foltynewicz's last five starts against teams with winning records. Lay the price, expect a rout.