by Rod Pearson
Tuesday, Aug 25, 2026
Game Time: 7:15 pm ET, Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Venue: Truist Park, Atlanta, GA
Where to Watch: MLB TV, MLB Network
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Moneyline odds: Dodgers -130, Braves +108; Over/Under: 8.5 runs
Bet365: Moneyline odds: Dodgers -130, Braves +110; Over/Under: 8.5 runs
BetMGM: Moneyline odds: Dodgers -130, Braves +110; 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 2nd game of a 3-game series with the Braves on Wednesday with the series opener still to be played on Tuesday. Their offense ranks 2nd in the MLB with a .761 OPS. Tyler Glasnow is their starting pitcher on Tuesday while Roki Sasaki is making his start in this game on Wednesday. He is 5-5 with a 4.42 ERA this season. His team lost 2 of their last 3 games this season with him making an appearance. In his last MLB regular season appearance, he allowed 2 ER, 0 HR, and 1 BB with 6 SO on 7 hits through 5 IP against the Colorado Rockies.
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 2nd game of a 3-game series with the Dodgers on Wednesday with the 1st game of this series still to be played on Tuesday. Their offense ranks 13th in the MLB with a .722 OPS. Bryce Elder is their starting pitcher on Tuesday while AJ Smith-Shawver is making his start in this game on Wednesday. He is 0-0 with a 6.23 ERA this season. His team lost their 2 games this season with him making an appearance. In his last MLB regular season start, he allowed 4 earned runs, 0 homers, and 3 walks with 3 strikeouts on 5 hits through 4.1 innings pitched against the Minnesota Twins.
Dodgers vs Braves Prediction
The current betting odds have the Dodgers listed as a slight 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 haven't looked great in their games lately. They are 3-7 in their last 10 games now and have been in a slump with their schedule getting tougher. The Dodgers went through their own slump, but now they are rolling again with their 7-3 record in their last 10 games and one of the best offenses in the league too. The Dodgers are going with Sasaki in this one and he hasn't looked great this season. He is 5-5 with a 4.42 ERA, but lately he has looked a lot better in his starts. His team has still lost 2 of their last 3 games with him starting, but he only gave up 2 earned runs in his last start and that has been becoming a common theme for him lately. The Braves are going with Smith-Shawver in this one and he hasn't looked great this season either. He is 0-0 with a 6.23 ERA and has been giving up quite a few runs in his few starts. He only has 2 starts this year with injuries keeping him out most of the year, but his team lost both of those games and he is coming off a start in which he gave up 4 earned runs. The Dodgers are the much hotter team right now with the better offense, so look for them to take advantage of this pitching matchup with Sasaki looking better lately. The best way to place a bet here is on the Dodgers to win this game.
Dodgers Braves Prediction: Our MLB Pick for Wednesday, August 26, 2026 (7:15 pm ET start time) is Dodgers 6 Braves 5.
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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. 24-17 UNDER when the money line is -100 to -150.
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.
