Los Angeles Dodgers vs Atlanta Braves Picks, Prediction, Odds, and Line Movement for Tuesday August 25 2026
My Dodgers vs Braves picks for Tuesday night favor Los Angeles, a team riding a six-game winning streak and getting a major boost with Tyler Glasnow back on the mound. For more plays across the league tonight, check out my MLB picks.
TLDR: Quick Picks and Prediction
- Side Pick: Los Angeles Dodgers moneyline
- Total Pick: Over 8.5
- Projected Final Score: Dodgers 6, Braves 4
Odds and Line Movement
Los Angeles opened as roughly a -163 moneyline favorite with Atlanta around +134 to +135, and the number has bounced between -157 and -163 throughout the day, most recently settling at -162 with Atlanta at +134. Public money has been heavily on the Dodgers all day, reaching as high as 94% of dollars wagered at one point. The total opened near 8 runs before moving up to 8.5, with the Over priced as low as -107 and as high as -105 depending on the timestamp, while the Under has moved between -113 and -115 in the most recent readings.
Current Odds
| Team | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Dodgers | -162 | Over 8.5 (-105) |
| Atlanta Braves | +134 | Under 8.25 (-114) |
Line Movement - Run Line
| Date | LA Dodgers | Atlanta | Public ($, #) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/24 | -162 | +134 | LAD 65%, 75% |
| 08/24 | -157 | +130 | LAD 66%, 83% |
| 08/24 | -157 | +130 | LAD 65%, 80% |
| 08/24 | -157 | +130 | LAD 93%, 75% |
| 08/24 | -157 | +130 | LAD 94%, 80% |
| 08/24 | -162 | +134 | LAD 92%, 80% |
| 08/24 | -157 | +130 | LAD 89%, 80% |
| 08/24 | -163 | +135 | ATL 90%, 87% |
| 08/24 | -163 | +135 | -- |
| 08/24 | -163 | +134 | -- |
Line Movement - Total
| Date | Over | Under | Public ($, #) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/24 | 8.5 (-105) | 8.25 (-114) | -- |
| 08/24 | 8.5 (-105) | 8.25 (-115) | -- |
| 08/24 | 8.5 (-106) | 8.25 (-114) | -- |
| 08/24 | 8.5 (-106) | 8.25 (-113) | -- |
| 08/24 | 8.5 (-106) | 8.25 (-114) | -- |
| 08/24 | 8.5 (-107) | 8.25 (-113) | -- |
| 08/24 | 8.5 (-106) | 8.25 (-113) | -- |
| 08/24 | 8.5 (-106) | 8.25 (-114) | -- |
| 08/24 | 8.5 (-107) | 8.25 (-113) | -- |
| 08/24 | 8 (-117) | 8 (-103) | -- |
| 08/24 | 8 (-115) | 8 (-105) | -- |
Dodgers vs Braves Key Matchups and Game Preview
Los Angeles
The Dodgers are 80-51 and riding a six-game winning streak into this series opener, and they are getting a significant boost with Tyler Glasnow making his first major-league start since May 6. Before landing on the injured list with back spasms, Glasnow was 3-0 with a 2.72 ERA, 0.83 WHIP and 49 strikeouts across 39.2 innings, allowing just 20 hits. Workload will be the key question given he has not pitched in more than three months, and Los Angeles is unlikely to push him deep into the game. Offensively, the Dodgers have hit .258 as a team with a .335 on-base percentage, .426 slugging percentage and 653 runs scored. Shohei Ohtani continues to lead the way with 30 home runs, 80 RBIs and a .288 average, while Freddie Freeman is hitting .302 with a .374 OBP and .463 slugging percentage. Los Angeles has dealt with its own pitching injuries this season, but Glasnow's return should help stabilize the rotation down the stretch.
Braves
Atlanta is 76-55 and coming off a win over Milwaukee, and the club sends Bryce Elder to the mound in this series opener. Elder has been a steady rotation piece at 8-7 with a 3.92 ERA and 1.23 WHIP across 137.2 innings, striking out 113 batters, but he has also allowed 22 home runs, which is a concerning matchup against a Dodgers offense built around Ohtani and Freeman. Atlanta is hitting .246 as a team with a .311 OBP, .411 slugging percentage and 614 runs scored. Matt Olson leads the Braves with 36 home runs and 77 RBIs, while Michael Harris II is hitting .294 with an impressive .493 slugging percentage. Atlanta's pitching staff is dealing with significant injuries beyond Elder, with Spencer Strider and Spencer Schwellenbach both on the 60-day injured list, further limiting the club's rotation and bullpen options.
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Betting Trends: LAD and ATL
- Los Angeles has won six straight games and sits at 80-51 atop its division.
- Atlanta is 76-55 and coming off a win over Milwaukee.
- Public money has been heavily on the Dodgers moneyline throughout the day, reaching as high as 94% of dollars wagered.
- The total has moved up from around 8 runs to 8.5 as the day has progressed.
- Bryce Elder has already allowed 22 home runs this season, a red flag against this Dodgers lineup.
Key Injuries and Things To Know: LAD and ATL
- Los Angeles' Tyler Glasnow is returning from the 60-day injured list and making his first start since May 6, with his workload likely to be limited.
- Atlanta's Spencer Strider is on the 60-day injured list.
- Atlanta's Spencer Schwellenbach is on the 60-day injured list.
- Atlanta relievers Reynaldo Lopez, Robert Suarez and Joe Jimenez are all sidelined, thinning the bullpen.
Dodgers vs Braves Side and Over/Under Picks
- Side Pick: Los Angeles Dodgers moneyline
- Total Pick: Over 8.5
Final Score Prediction
Los Angeles has won six straight and has the deeper lineup, and Elder's home-run issues create real opportunities for Ohtani, Freeman and the rest of the Dodgers offense. With Glasnow potentially exiting before the middle innings and both offenses capable of scoring in bunches, I expect this game to clear the total.
- Projected Final Score: Dodgers 6, Braves 4
How to Wager on Dodgers vs Braves
Bettors looking to back Los Angeles on the moneyline or ride the Over 8.5 tonight have several ways to shop for the best number before first pitch. For a broader look at data-driven picks across the slate, check out my AI picks hub. If you want a deeper dive into specific model-based tools, my Dimers review and Oddible review break down how each platform grades this type of matchup and where they see the most value on Los Angeles versus Atlanta.
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