Atlanta Braves defeat Los Angeles Dodgers 7-2: Recap & Betting Results
Sat, May 9, 2026 · MLB · Atlanta Braves 7, Los Angeles Dodgers 2
The Atlanta Braves beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-2 on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. The Atlanta Braves covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 8.5, with 9 runs combined.
Atlanta Braves vs. Los Angeles Dodgers final score and game recap
The Atlanta Braves won by 5 runs.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Spencer Strider (Atlanta Braves): 6.0 innings, 0 earned runs, 8 strikeouts.
- Ozzie Albies (Atlanta Braves): 2-for-5, 2 RBIs, 1 run.
- Blake Snell (Los Angeles Dodgers): 3.0 innings, 4 earned runs, 5 strikeouts.
- Andy Pages (Los Angeles Dodgers): 2-for-4, 1 home run, 2 RBIs, 1 run.
Who covered the spread in Atlanta Braves vs. Los Angeles Dodgers?
The Atlanta Braves covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs and won outright, by 5 runs.
The run line opened and closed at Los Angeles Dodgers -1.5.
Did Atlanta Braves vs. Los Angeles Dodgers go over or under the total?
The game went over: 9 runs combined against a closing total of 8.5, over by 0.5.
The total opened at 9 and closed at 8.5.
Atlanta Braves and Los Angeles Dodgers betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Atlanta Braves 27-13 in the 2026 regular season (12-6 at home, 15-7 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 25 of 38 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 18 times and under 17 times, with 3 pushes.
This result left the Los Angeles Dodgers 24-15 in the 2026 regular season (13-7 at home, 11-8 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 19 of 37 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 18 times and under 19 times.
What's next for Atlanta Braves and Los Angeles Dodgers?
Next for the Atlanta Braves: at the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday, May 10, 2026. Next for the Los Angeles Dodgers: the Atlanta Braves at home on Sunday, May 10, 2026.