Detroit Tigers defeat Atlanta Braves 5-2: Recap & Betting Results
Thu, Apr 30, 2026 · MLB · Detroit Tigers 5, Atlanta Braves 2
The Detroit Tigers beat the Atlanta Braves 5-2 on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at Truist Park. The Detroit Tigers covered the run line as 1.5-run favorites. 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 Detroit Tigers won by 3 runs.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Framber Valdez (Detroit Tigers): 6.0 innings, 2 earned runs, 8 strikeouts.
- Matt Vierling (Detroit Tigers): 3-for-5, 2 RBIs, 2 runs.
- Bryce Elder (Atlanta Braves): 6.0 innings, 1 earned run, 5 strikeouts.
- Ozzie Albies (Atlanta Braves): 2-for-4, 1 run.
Who covered the spread in Detroit Tigers vs. Atlanta Braves?
The Detroit Tigers covered the run line as 1.5-run favorites, winning by 3 runs.
The run line opened and closed at Detroit Tigers -1.5.
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 and closed at 8.5.
Detroit Tigers and Atlanta Braves betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Detroit Tigers 16-16 in the 2026 regular season (10-2 at home, 6-14 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 15 of 30 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 14 times and under 14 times, with 2 pushes.
This result left the Atlanta Braves 22-10 in the 2026 regular season (12-6 at home, 10-4 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 19 of 30 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 13 times and under 14 times, with 3 pushes.
What's next for Detroit Tigers and Atlanta Braves?
Next for the Detroit Tigers: the Texas Rangers at home on Friday, May 1, 2026. Next for the Atlanta Braves: at the Colorado Rockies on Friday, May 1, 2026.