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The Atlanta Braves (14-6) will host the Houston Astros (10-10), in the second game of a three-game series, Saturday at 7:20 PM ET. Kyle Wright will start for the Braves, and Framber Valdez (1-2) for the Astros.
Sportsbooks expect a close matchup between the Braves (-111 to win) and the Astros (-107). The contest has a total set at 8.5.
Braves vs. Astros Odds
Run Line
Atlanta Braves (-1.5)
Moneyline
Braves (-111)
Total
8.5 Runs (Over: -107, Under: -114)
When, Where, at What Time is Braves vs. Astros
- Game Day: Saturday, April 22, 2023
- Game Time: 7:20 PM ET
- TV Channel: BSSO
- Location: Atlanta, Georgia
- Stadium: Truist Park
Braves Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Harris | 10-Day Injured List | Back |
| Orlando Arcia | 10-Day Injured List | Wrist |
| Lucas Luetge | 15-Day Injured List | Bicep |
| Raisel Iglesias | 15-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Collin McHugh | 15-Day Injured List | Shouder |
| Kolby Allard | 60-Day Injured List | Oblique |
| Tyler Matzek | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Huascar Ynoa | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Travis d’Arnaud | 7-Day Injured List | Concussion |
Astros Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | 10-Day Injured List | Thumb |
| Michael Brantley | 10-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Chas McCormick | 10-Day Injured List | Back |
| Lance McCullers Jr. | 15-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Parker Mushinski | 15-Day Injured List | Back |
Last Time Out: Braves and Astros
Hector Neris (1.0 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 2 K) earned a win in the Astros’ 6-4 victory over the Braves yesterday. Mauricio Dubon led the way offensively, going 3-for-5 with a double and an RBI. A.J. Minter (1.0 IP, 2 R, 2 H, 0 K) was handed the loss for the Braves.
Betting Trends
Braves Betting Records and Team Stats
This season, the Braves have been favored 17 times and won 12, or 70.6%, of those games. Atlanta has a record of 12-5 in games where bookmakers favor them by at least -111 on the moneyline. The moneyline for this contest implies a 52.6% chance of a victory for the Braves. Atlanta and its opponents have gone over the total this season in 11 of their 20 opportunities. The Braves have an ATS record of 10-10-0 in 20 games with a spread this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | 20 | .369 (4) | .448 (4) | .560 (19) | 3.1% (81) | 15.6% (34) | 11.5% (66) |
| Matt Olson | 20 | .266 (77) | .376 (48) | .582 (13) | 6.5% (14) | 34.4% (176) | 15.1% (25) |
| Sean Murphy | 20 | .250 (100) | .425 (12) | .589 (12) | 5.5% (22) | 21.9% (88) | 20.5% (6) |
| Austin Riley | 20 | .293 (38) | .382 (40) | .493 (41) | 4.5% (45) | 28.1% (146) | 12.4% (50) |
| Ozzie Albies | 20 | .241 (112) | .274 (151) | .418 (88) | 4.8% (33) | 16.7% (48) | 4.8% (148) |
Astros Betting Records and Team Stats
The Astros have come away with three wins in the five contests they have been listed as the underdogs in this season. This year, Houston has won two of four games when listed as at least -107 or worse on the moneyline. The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Astros have a 51.7% chance of coming away with a victory in the contest. Houston and its opponents have gone over the total this season in 13 of their 20 opportunities. The Astros have an against the spread record of 11-9-0 in 20 games with a line this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Tucker | 20 | .294 (37) | .424 (13) | .515 (32) | 4.8% (33) | 14.3% (26) | 19.0% (10) |
| Yordan Alvarez | 20 | .262 (81) | .395 (27) | .538 (24) | 6.3% (15) | 26.3% (132) | 15.0% (27) |
| Alex Bregman | 20 | .231 (126) | .355 (74) | .346 (133) | 2.2% (118) | 12.9% (21) | 15.1% (25) |
| Mauricio Dubon | 20 | .343 (11) | .357 (71) | .403 (99) | 0.0% (160) | 4.3% (1) | 2.9% (172) |
| Jeremy Pena | 20 | .200 (161) | .273 (153) | .388 (108) | 3.4% (68) | 26.1% (129) | 4.5% (154) |
Braves vs. Astros Picks and Predictions
We pick that the Braves will pick up the victory in this matchup, and they’re our choice on the moneyline (-111). If you’re looking for a pick on the over/under, we see the final scoring winding up over the total (8.5 runs).