Pick details
| MATCHUP | Detroit Tigers | Atlanta Braves |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 15-14 | 20-9 |
| Spread | -1.5 157 | +1.5 -191 |
| Moneyline | +104 | -126 |
| Total | Over 9 (-120) | Under 9 (100) |
| Where | Truist Park, Atlanta, Georgia | |
| When | Tuesday, April 28, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:15 PM EDT | |
| TV | MLB.TV | |
Detroit Tigers Betting Preview
The Detroit Tigers are 15-14 on the year and play the Rangers and Red Sox next. The Detroit Tigers are batting .253 on the season and have a .333 OBP, and a .417 slugging percentage. The Detroit Tigers pitching staff has a 3.95 ERA and a 1.34 WHIP. Kevin McGonigle leads the Detroit Tigers with 35 hits and 12 RBI, while Colt Keith and Riley Greene have combined for 57 hits and 23 RBI.
Casey Mize gets the ball for the Detroit Tigers, and he is 2-1 with a 2.51 ERA and 32 strikeouts this season. Mize is 0-2 with a 4.66 ERA and 8 strikeouts in his career against the Atlanta Braves.
Atlanta Braves Betting Preview
The Atlanta Braves are 20-9 on the year and play the Rockies and Mariners next. The Atlanta Braves are batting. 274 on the season and have a .340 OBP, and a .453 slugging percentage. The Atlanta Braves pitching staff has a 3.13 ERA and a 1.12 WHIP. Drake Baldwin leads the Atlanta Braves with 37 hits and 25 RBI, while Ozzie Albies and Matt Olson have combined for 70 hits and 41 RBI.
Martin Perez gets the ball for the Atlanta Braves, and he is 1-1 with a 2.70 ERA and 14 strikeouts this season. Perez is 2-7 with a 5.12 ERA and 74 strikeouts in his career against the Detroit Tigers.
Why the Atlanta Braves will win
- The Braves have won each of their last eight games against the Tigers following a win.
- The Tigers have lost seven of their last eight night games against NL East opponents.
- The Braves have covered the run line in seven of their last eight games against American League opponents that held a winning record.
- The Tigers have failed to cover the run line in each of their last seven Tuesday night games.
- The Tigers have trailed after 3 innings in three of their last four games at Truist Park against opponents that held a winning record.
- The Tigers have trailed after 5 innings in four of their last five games at Truist Park.
Why the Detroit Tigers will win
- The Braves have lost each of their last three games as favorites against American League opponents following a home win.
- The Tigers have won each of their last four games against NL East opponents that held a winning record.
- The Braves have failed to cover the run line in each of their last 10 Tuesday games at Truist Park.
- The underdogs have covered the run line in six of the last seven games between the Tigers and Braves.
- The Tigers have led after 5 innings in each of their last three games against NL East opponents.
- The Tigers have led after 3 innings in each of their last three games against NL East opponents.
Total Runs Facts
- Each of the Tigers’ last five road games has gone OVER the total runs line.
- Five of the Braves’ last six games as favorites against American League opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in seven of the Braves’ last eight games.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Tigers’ last seven Tuesday night games.
Atlanta Braves Player Prop Facts
- Michael Harris has hit a home run in three of his last four home appearances after not playing the previous day.
- Matt Olson has recorded at least one hit in each of the Braves’ last 12 games at Truist Park.
- Ozzie Albies ranks T3rd in the league in Hits (36) this season.
Detroit Tigers Player Prop Facts
- Spencer Torkelson has hit a home run in each of the Tigers’ last five games against NL opponents.
- Casey Mize has recorded seven or more strikeouts in each of his last four appearances in night games against teams that held a winning record.
- Riley Greene has recorded at least one hit in each of the Tigers’ last 10 games against NL opponents.
- Kevin McGonigle ranks T6th in the league in Hits (35) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Braves rank 1st in the league for RBIs this season (161).
- The Braves rank 1st in the league for ERA this season (3.13).
- The Tigers rank T3rd in the league for home runs allowed this season (23).
- The Tigers rank 6th in the league for on-base percentage this season (.333).
Detroit Tigers vs Atlanta Braves Prediction
The Tigers are always worth a look in the underdog role because they’re an above-average team despite not living up to it through nearly 30 games. Mize has also had a strong season up to this point. However, there’s not enough bang for the buck with this price, and the Braves are too hot to step in front of. Perez has also been money through 23.1 innings with his 2.70 ERA and 0.94 WHIP. He’s also had better control this season than Mize. Up the price a bit and I’d give the Tigers a stronger look. At the soft price, I’m rolling with the Braves at home.
