The Los Angeles Dodgers visit the Detroit Tigers on Saturday, August 29, 2026. The Dodgers hold a strong 81-54 record, while the Tigers sit at 62-72. This clear gap in team performance is reflected in the betting odds.
The Dodgers are favored in the moneyline at -175, meaning you’d need to bet $175 to win $100 on them straight up. The Tigers are underdogs at +163, so a $100 bet wins $163 if they pull off the upset. This shows the market expects the Dodgers to win but acknowledges the Tigers could keep it close.
The spread is set at 1.5 runs. The Dodgers are -1.5 favorites at -103, which means you’d risk $103 to win $100 if you bet them to win by two or more runs. The Tigers are +1.5 at -117, so you’d risk $117 to win $100 if you back Detroit to either win or lose by just one run.
The total runs line is 7.0, with the over priced at -109 and the under at -111. This suggests a tight game, possibly with strong pitching or solid defense on both sides.
Overall, the Dodgers are the safer pick given their record and odds. But if you like a closer game or want a bit more value, the Tigers +1.5 or the under 7 runs could be worth considering.