Atlanta Braves defeat Detroit Tigers 5-2: Recap & Betting Results

Tue, Apr 28, 2026 · MLB · Detroit Tigers 2, Atlanta Braves 5

The Atlanta Braves beat the Detroit Tigers 5-2 on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at Truist Park. With the run line at pick'em, the Atlanta Braves covered by winning. The game went under the closing total of 8.5, with 7 runs combined.

Detroit Tigers vs. Atlanta Braves final score and game recap

The Atlanta Braves won by 3 runs.

The leading performers, from the box score:

Who covered the spread in Detroit Tigers vs. Atlanta Braves?

The Atlanta Braves covered by winning: the run line was pick'em.

The run line opened at Atlanta Braves -1.5 and closed at pick'em.

Did Detroit Tigers vs. Atlanta Braves go over or under the total?

The game went under: 7 runs combined against a closing total of 8.5, under by 1.5.

The total opened at 9 and closed at 8.5.

This result left the Detroit Tigers 15-15 in the 2026 regular season (10-2 at home, 5-13 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 14 of 28 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 14 times and under 12 times, with 2 pushes.

This result left the Atlanta Braves 21-9 in the 2026 regular season (11-5 at home, 10-4 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 18 of 28 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 13 times and under 12 times, with 3 pushes. That made it two straight wins for the Atlanta Braves.

What's next for Detroit Tigers and Atlanta Braves?

Next for the Detroit Tigers: at the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. Next for the Atlanta Braves: the Detroit Tigers at home on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.