Detroit Tigers vs Atlanta Braves Betting Pick & Prediction for 4/29

MLB game preview

The Detroit Tigers take on the Atlanta Braves in an MLB regular season game. The Tigers have a record of 15-15 and are ranked first in the AL Central. They come into this game after a loss and have gone 5-5 in their last 10 games. Manager A.J. Hinch leads the Tigers as they aim to improve their road record of 5-13.

The Atlanta Braves hold a strong record of 21-9, placing them at the top of the NL East. They are on a two-game winning streak and have won 8 of their last 10 games. Under the guidance of Manager Walt Weiss, the Braves look to continue their success at Truist Park. The game starts at 7:15 PM and will be broadcast on BVSN, with a mild day and light rain in the forecast.

Detroit Tigers Team Preview

The Detroit Tigers have shown varied performances in their recent games. Against the Atlanta Braves on April 28th, they lost 5-2. Wenceel Pérez stood out by hitting a home run and getting two RBIs.

In their game against the Cincinnati Reds on April 26th, the Tigers won 8-3. Gleyber Torres and Spencer Torkelson both hit home runs. The team had a total of 12 hits with seven being extra-base hits.

The Tigers are ranked 6th in batting average and on-base percentage in the league. They have hit 32 home runs, placing them 11th in that category. Tarik Skubal will be their starting pitcher against the Braves, boasting a 3-2 record and a 2.72 ERA this season.

Tigers vs Braves Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: Detroit Tigers vs. Atlanta Braves
  • Venue: Truist Park in Atlanta, GA
  • Date: Wednesday, April 29, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Tigers Moneyline -148, Braves Moneyline +124, Tigers Runline -1.5 (+118), Braves Runline +1.5 (-141), Total Over 8.0 (-115), Total Under 8.0 (-105)

Atlanta Braves Team Preview

The Atlanta Braves have been strong in recent games. They won four out of their last five games. Against the Detroit Tigers on April 28th, they secured a 5-2 victory with nine hits and six extra-base hits.

Ozzie Albies, Ronald Acuña Jr., and Matt Olson have been key players for the Braves. Albies hit a home run against the Tigers, contributing two RBIs. Acuña Jr. and Olson also added to the offense with doubles.

The Braves are performing well in the 2026 season. They rank second in batting average at .274 and second in slugging percentage at .455. On the pitching side, they have the best ERA in the league at 3.09.

BTB Betting Pick

The Tigers are favored with a moneyline of -148, while the Braves are at +124. The Tigers have a strong batting average and on-base percentage, ranking 6th in both. The Braves, however, have a lower ERA and batting average against, ranking 1st and 2nd respectively. Considering the Braves’ superior pitching, the pick is for the Braves to win.

The total for the game is set at 8.0, with the over at -115 and the under at -105. The Tigers have a higher slugging percentage but the Braves’ pitching staff has allowed fewer home runs. With both teams having strong offensive and defensive stats, the projected score might not exceed the total. The pick is to take the under 8.0.