by Rod Pearson
Monday, Aug 24, 2026
Game Time: 7:15 pm ET, Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Venue: Truist Park, Atlanta, GA
Where to Watch: MLB TV, TBS
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Moneyline odds: Dodgers -157, Braves +130; Over/Under: 8.5 runs
Bet365: Moneyline odds: Dodgers -155, Braves +130; Over/Under: 8.5 runs
BetMGM: Moneyline odds: Dodgers -155, Braves +130; Over/Under: 8.5 runs
Season Record
Los Angeles Dodgers: 80-51 (1st place, NL West)
Atlanta Braves: 76-55 (1st place, NL East)
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Los Angeles Dodgers: 7-3 last 10
Atlanta Braves: 3-7 last 10
Los Angeles Dodgers vs Atlanta Braves Preview and Analysis
The Dodgers are entering this series off a win and completed the sweep in their 3-game series against the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-0 in their last series. They enter this game with a 80-51 record overall and have a road record of 40-25. This is the series opener of a 3-game series with the Braves on Tuesday and they have Monday off as a day of rest. Their offense ranks 2nd in the MLB with a .761 OPS. Blake Snell was their starting pitcher on Sunday while Tyler Glasnow is making his start in this game on Tuesday. He is 3-0 with a 2.72 ERA this season. His team won 6 of their last 7 games this season with him making an appearance. In his last MLB regular season appearance, he allowed 1 ER, 1 HR, and 0 BB with 2 SO on 1 hit through 1 IP against the Houston Astros.
The Braves are entering this series off a win and lost their 3-game series against the Milwaukee Brewers 2-1 in their last series. They enter this game with a 76-55 record overall and have a home record of 42-23. This is the 1st game of a 3-game series with the Dodgers on Tuesday and they have Monday off as a day of rest. Their offense ranks 14th in the MLB with a .722 OPS. Tyler Mahle was their starting pitcher on Sunday while Bryce Elder is making his start in this game on Tuesday. He is 8-7 with a 3.92 ERA this season. His team won 3 of their last 4 games this season with him making an appearance. In his last MLB regular season start, he allowed 1 earned run, 1 homer, and 1 walk with 5 strikeouts on 4 hits through 6 innings pitched against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Dodgers vs Braves Prediction
The current betting odds have the Dodgers listed as a favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Dodgers have looked great in their games this season with their 80-51 record overall which has them right at the top of the NL West with one of the best records in MLB. They have been a great road team too with their 40-25 road record this year. Meanwhile, the Braves have looked great in their games this season with their 76-55 record overall which has them right at the top of the NL East with one of the best records in MLB. They have looked great in their own ballpark too with their 42-23 home record this season. The Braves just lost their last series to another top team in the NL though, losing 2 of their 3 games against the Brewers, and they have been in a big slump lately as they are 3-7 in their last 10 games with their offense having trouble. The Dodgers were going through their own slump after the trade deadline, but they have broken out of that and are getting hot again, now 7-3 in their last 10 games. The Dodgers are going with Glasnow in this one and he has looked great this season. He is 3-0 with a 2.72 ERA and hasn't been giving up many runs. He hasn't been pitching many innings due to missing a lot of the season with an injury, but his team has been having a ton of success in the games he has pitched in. He gave up 1 earned run in his last appearance and his team has won 6 of their last 7 games with him starting. The Dodgers also have one of the best offenses in the league to lean on here. The Braves are going with Elder in this one and he has looked good this season. He is 8-7 with a 3.92 ERA, but he has also looked really shaky at times. He only gave up 1 earned run in his last start and his team has won 3 of their last 4 games with him starting, but that hasn't been the case all year. The Dodgers are rolling right now with the much stronger offense and they are going to have the edge with this pitching matchup. The best way to place a bet here is on the Dodgers to win this game.
Dodgers Braves Prediction: Our MLB Pick for Tuesday, August 25, 2026 (7:15 pm ET start time) is Dodgers 4 Braves 3.
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MLB Betting Trends
Los Angeles Dodgers: 80-51 (-11 units) on the moneyline in all games. 77-47 (-10.1 units) on the moneyline as a favorite of -110 or higher. 30-28 (-11.1 units) on the moneyline when playing against a team with a winning record. 28-19 UNDER as a favorite of -125 to -175.
Atlanta Braves: 76-55 (+9.5 units) on the moneyline in all games. 42-23 (+10.4 units) on the moneyline in home games. 37-25 (+8.7 units) on the moneyline when the total is 8 to 8.5. 18-10 UNDER as an underdog of +100 or higher.
Key Injuries
Los Angeles Dodgers: A. Pages (CF) Ten Day IL - Hand. E. Diaz (RP) Fifteen Day IL - Neck. J. Wrobleski (SP) Fifteen Day IL - Forearm. B. Treinen (RP) Sixty Day IL - Elbow. D. Rushing (C) Ten Day IL - Arm. W. Klein (RP) Fifteen Day IL - Elbow. W. Smith (C) Sixty Day IL - Neck. K. Bubic (SP) Sixty Day IL - Elbow. B. Graterol (RP) Sixty Day IL - Shoulder. B. Casparius (RP) Sixty Day IL - Shoulder. T. Glasnow (SP) Sixty Day IL - Back. J. Cousins (RP) Sixty Day IL - Elbow. G. Stone (SP) Sixty Day IL - Shoulder. B. Miller (SP) Sixty Day IL - Shoulder.
Atlanta Braves: R. Lopez (SP) Fifteen Day IL - Knee. R. Suarez (RP) Fifteen Day IL - Elbow. S. Strider (SP) Sixty Day IL - Elbow. J. Wentz (RP) Sixty Day IL - Knee. J. Jimenez (RP) Sixty Day IL - Knee. S. Schwellenbach (SP) Sixty Day IL - Elbow.
Notable Quotes
"I thought the defense was way better, baserunning better. There were no mental mistakes. And just kind of overall, I saw better at-bats and beating the starter, which we hadn't done consistently in a while." - Dave Roberts after his team’s win against the Pirates in their game on Sunday.
“Acuña -- that’s probably the best outfield arm in the game. We’ve seen him do it several times. It’s not only the strength, but it’s the accuracy. I mean, it’s a phenomenal throw.” - Walt Weiss on Ronald Acuna Jr.
Starting Lineups
Los Angeles Dodgers
Shohei Ohtani (L) DH
Freddie Freeman (L) 1B
Mookie Betts (R) SS
Max Muncy (L) 3B
Tommy Edman (S) 2B
Kyle Tucker (L) RF
Teoscar Hernández (R) LF
Alek Thomas (L) CF
Hunter Feduccia (L) C
Atlanta Braves
Michael Harris II (L) CF
Ronald Acuña Jr. (R) RF
Matt Olson (L) 1B
Ozzie Albies (S) 2B
Drake Baldwin (L) DH
Lane Thomas (R) LF
Mauricio Dubón (R) SS
Austin Riley (R) 3B
Sean Murphy (R) C
Statistical Leaders
Los Angeles Dodgers
Batting Average: Freddie Freeman (.302)
Hits: Freddie Freeman (145)
Home Runs: Shohei Ohtani (30)
RBI: Andy Pages (80)
Stolen Bases: Andy Pages (12)
Wins: Yoshinobu Yamamoto (12)
Saves: Tanner Scott (19)
ERA: Seth Halvorsen (0.00)
Atlanta Braves
Batting Average: Jair Camargo (.500)
Hits: Michael Harris (140)
Home Runs: Matt Olson (36)
RBI: Matt Olson (77)
Stolen Bases: Ronald Acuña (17)
Wins: Chris Sale (12)
Saves: Raisel Iglesias (27)
ERA: Hunter Stratton (0.00)
Managers:
Los Angeles Dodgers: Dave Roberts (11th season)
Atlanta Braves: Walt Weiss (1st season)
Rod Pearson
About the Author:
Rod Pearson has been a rabid sports fan his entire life. He grew up in Ontario, and was skilled in both hockey and baseball, and pitched in an elite baseball league for many years. In 2022, Rod decided to hang up his glove, so that he could write about the sports he loves -- but from a gambling perspective. Join Rod every day as he breaks down the games to find the best betting value.
