Atlanta Braves defeat Los Angeles Dodgers 6-5: Recap & Betting Results
Wed, Aug 26, 2026 · MLB · Los Angeles Dodgers 5, Atlanta Braves 6
The Atlanta Braves beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-5 on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at Truist Park. The Atlanta Braves covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 8.5, with 11 runs combined.
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Atlanta Braves final score and game recap
The Atlanta Braves won by 1 run.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Roki Sasaki (Los Angeles Dodgers): 3.1 innings, 4 earned runs, 3 strikeouts.
- Tommy Edman (Los Angeles Dodgers): 2-for-4, 1 home run, 3 RBIs, 2 runs.
- AJ Smith-Shawver (Atlanta Braves): 5.0 innings, 3 earned runs, 3 strikeouts.
- Sean Murphy (Atlanta Braves): 3-for-4, 1 home run, 1 RBI, 2 runs.
Who covered the spread in Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Atlanta Braves?
The Atlanta Braves covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs and won outright, by 1 run.
The run line opened and closed at Los Angeles Dodgers -1.5.
Did Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Atlanta Braves go over or under the total?
The game went over: 11 runs combined against a closing total of 8.5, over by 2.5.
The total opened at 9 and closed at 8.5.
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Atlanta Braves odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Los Angeles Dodgers at -124 and the Atlanta Braves at +108. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Los Angeles Dodgers a 54% favorite. The Atlanta Braves won as the underdog at +108: $108 profit on a $100 bet.
The total moved down from 9 to 8.5, and the game went over.
Los Angeles Dodgers and Atlanta Braves betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Los Angeles Dodgers 80-53 in the 2026 regular season (40-26 at home, 40-27 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 55 of 131 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 62 times and under 68 times, with 1 push. That made it two straight losses for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
This result left the Atlanta Braves 78-55 in the 2026 regular season (44-23 at home, 34-32 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 69 of 131 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 60 times and under 65 times, with 6 pushes. That made it three straight wins for the Atlanta Braves.
What's next for Los Angeles Dodgers and Atlanta Braves?
Next for the Los Angeles Dodgers: at the Atlanta Braves on Thursday, August 27, 2026. Next for the Atlanta Braves: the Los Angeles Dodgers at home on Thursday, August 27, 2026.