Los Angeles Dodgers defeat Atlanta Braves 3-1: Recap & Betting Results
Fri, May 8, 2026 · MLB · Atlanta Braves 1, Los Angeles Dodgers 3
The Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Atlanta Braves 3-1 on Friday, May 8, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. The Los Angeles Dodgers covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs. The game went under the closing total of 7.5, with 4 runs combined.
Atlanta Braves vs. Los Angeles Dodgers final score and game recap
The Los Angeles Dodgers won by 2 runs.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Chris Sale (Atlanta Braves): 7.0 innings, 2 earned runs, 7 strikeouts.
- Michael Harris II (Atlanta Braves): 4-for-4, 1 run.
- Emmet Sheehan (Los Angeles Dodgers): 4.2 innings, 1 earned run, 7 strikeouts.
- Freddie Freeman (Los Angeles Dodgers): 1-for-4, 1 home run, 1 RBI, 1 run.
Who covered the spread in Atlanta Braves vs. Los Angeles Dodgers?
The Los Angeles Dodgers covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs and won outright, by 2 runs.
The run line opened and closed at Atlanta Braves -1.5.
Did Atlanta Braves vs. Los Angeles Dodgers go over or under the total?
The game went under: 4 runs combined against a closing total of 7.5, under by 3.5.
The total opened at 8 and closed at 7.5.
Atlanta Braves and Los Angeles Dodgers betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Atlanta Braves 26-13 in the 2026 regular season (12-6 at home, 14-7 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 24 of 37 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 17 times and under 17 times, with 3 pushes. That made it two straight losses for the Atlanta Braves.
This result left the Los Angeles Dodgers 24-14 in the 2026 regular season (13-6 at home, 11-8 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 19 of 36 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 17 times and under 19 times. That made it two straight wins for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
What's next for Atlanta Braves and Los Angeles Dodgers?
Next for the Atlanta Braves: at the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday, May 9, 2026. Next for the Los Angeles Dodgers: the Atlanta Braves at home on Saturday, May 9, 2026.