MLB Prop Bets: Atlanta Braves vs Los Angeles Dodgers (August 27, 2026)
The Los Angeles Dodgers (80-53) face the Atlanta Braves (78-55) at Truist Park on Thursday at 7:15pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Yoshinobu Yamamoto is the probable pitcher for the Dodgers, while Chris Sale is the probable pitcher for the Braves. The Dodgers opened as favorites but this has since changed, with the Braves coming into -117 and Dodgers drifting to -103. The total runs line is set at 7.0, with OVER at -112 and UNDER at -108.
- The Dodgers (+167) have a 56-77 Run Line record this season, while the Braves (-204) hold a record of 74-59.
- The Dodgers have a 61-69-3 O/U record this season (meaning 61 games have gone over the total runs line, 69 have gone under and three have resulted in a push). The Braves have a 59-65-9 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Dodgers are averaging 5.0 runs per game this season (3rd in the league). Comparatively, the Braves are averaging 4.7 (8th).
- In the field, the Dodgers are allowing only 3.8 runs per game this season (T4th in the league), while the Braves are allowing an average of 3.8 runs (T4th).
Let's take a look at how these teams perform in some other key statistical areas.
Batting Insights:
Batting Average
- Looking at their batting averages this season, the Dodgers are at .259 (ranking 2nd in the Major leagues), while the Braves are batting .248 (10th).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Braves have hit 170 (7th in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Dodgers have managed 168 (8th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Dodgers have recorded 625 RBIs to rank 4th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Braves have recorded 598 RBIs to rank 8th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Braves have an earned run average of 3.61 this season (5th in the Majors), while The Dodgers have an ERA of 3.69 (6th).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Dodgers have recorded 1208 this season, ranking 5th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Braves rank 14th for total strikeouts, recording 1125.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .232 against the Braves this season (6th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Dodgers' opponents are at .219 (1st).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodgers | 33-28-72 | 21-10-35 | 12-18-37 | 33-25-69 | 0-3-3 | 0-0-0 | 2-3-5 |
| Braves | 32-29-72 | 21-10-36 | 11-19-35 | 24-23-48 | 8-6-24 | 0-0-1 | 3-2-5 |
Lead After Three Innings
The Dodgers are -110 to lead after three innings, while the Braves are -120.
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodgers | 61-44-28 | 29-20-17 | 32-24-11 | 61-38-28 | 0-6-0 | 0-0-0 | 5-4-1 |
| Braves | 55-48-30 | 36-19-12 | 19-29-17 | 47-28-20 | 8-20-10 | 0-0-1 | 3-6-1 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying -155 and the YRFI is paying +120.
- The NRFI is 66-67 in Dodgers games this season. The Braves have a 67-66 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Braves recorded a 6-5 victory over the Dodgers at Truist Park yesterday. Tommy Edman was unstoppable in that matchup, hitting a home run, a double and recording 3 RBIs. The Braves have now won four straight against the Dodgers.
