Los Angeles Dodgers defeat Detroit Tigers 2-1: Recap & Betting Results
Fri, Aug 28, 2026 · MLB · Los Angeles Dodgers 2, Detroit Tigers 1
The Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Detroit Tigers 2-1 on Friday, August 28, 2026, at Comerica Park. The Detroit Tigers covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs. The game went under the closing total of 7.5, with 3 runs combined. AiQ's player props in this game went 1-1.
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Detroit Tigers final score and game recap
The Los Angeles Dodgers won by 1 run.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Tarik Skubal (Los Angeles Dodgers): 6.0 innings, 1 earned run, 7 strikeouts.
- Freddie Freeman (Los Angeles Dodgers): 2-for-4, 1 RBI.
- Drew Anderson (Detroit Tigers): 4.2 innings, 0 earned runs, 5 strikeouts.
- Gleyber Torres (Detroit Tigers): 2-for-4.
Who covered the spread in Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Detroit Tigers?
The Detroit Tigers covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs, losing by 1 run.
The run line opened and closed at Los Angeles Dodgers -1.5.
Did Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Detroit Tigers go over or under the total?
The game went under: 3 runs combined against a closing total of 7.5, under by 4.5.
The total opened and closed at 7.5.
How did AiQ's Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Detroit Tigers predictions do?
AiQ's player props in this game went 1-1.
- Player props: 1-1, -$41.18 on $100 a pick at the listed prices.
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Detroit Tigers player prop results
AiQ's player prop picks went 1-1 in this game, -$41.18 on $100 a pick at the listed prices.
- Drew Anderson (Detroit Tigers): over 5.5 strikeouts at +120, finished with 5, a loss.
- Tarik Skubal (Los Angeles Dodgers): under 8.5 strikeouts at -170, finished with 7, a win.
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Detroit Tigers odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Los Angeles Dodgers at -187 and the Detroit Tigers at +163. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Los Angeles Dodgers a 63% favorite. The Los Angeles Dodgers won as the favorite at -187: $53.48 profit on a $100 bet.
Los Angeles Dodgers and Detroit Tigers betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Los Angeles Dodgers 81-54 in the 2026 regular season (40-26 at home, 41-28 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 55 of 133 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 62 times and under 70 times, with 1 push.
This result left the Detroit Tigers 62-72 in the 2026 regular season (33-34 at home, 29-38 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 66 of 132 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 56 times and under 70 times, with 6 pushes. That made it two straight losses for the Detroit Tigers.
What's next for Los Angeles Dodgers and Detroit Tigers?
Next for the Los Angeles Dodgers: at the Detroit Tigers on Saturday, August 29, 2026. Next for the Detroit Tigers: the Los Angeles Dodgers at home on Saturday, August 29, 2026.