MLB Picks · August 25, 2026
Los Angeles Dodgers vs Atlanta Braves
Strong Lean
Dodgers ML
-148
77
/ 100
Starting Pitchers
Los Angeles Dodgers · Away
Tyler Glasnow (RHP)
Atlanta Braves · Home
Bryce Elder (RHP)
AI Analysis
Tyler Glasnow is the premier arm on today's slate — 2.72 ERA, 0.83 WHIP, 49 K in 39.2 IP — making the Dodgers' pitching edge the clearest of any game. Los Angeles is 80-51 on a 6-game winning streak, and their lineup (.261/.768 vs RHP) has genuine quality. Atlanta's L5 offense has been historically cold (2.3 R/G, .215 AVG) with most of their lineup in cold streaks (Olson, Albies, Acuña in L14). Elder is serviceable but outmatched. The concern is Glasnow's limited 39.2 IP sample (possible return from injury) — but all signs point to Dodgers.
Concerns
- •Glasnow only 39.2 IP — pitch count/workload limits a real possibility
- •Dodgers own offense cold lately (4.7 R/G L5 below season 5.15)
- •Multiple LAD hitters cold (Ohtani, Tucker, Hernández, Edman)
- •ATL price at +138 — value indicator that market sees this close
Factor Breakdown