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On Friday, a series opener is on the schedule, with the Atlanta Braves (72-47) hosting the Houston Astros (77-43) at 7:20 PM ET. The starting pitchers are Kyle Wright (14-5) for the Braves, and Lance McCullers Jr. (1-0) for the Astros.
Oddsmakers have made the Braves a decent moneyline favorite (-129) at home over the Astros (+109). The over/under in this contest is 8.5.
Braves vs. Astros Odds
Run Line
Atlanta Braves (-1.5)
Moneyline
Braves (-129)
Total
8.5 Runs (Over: -108, Under: -112)
When, Where, at What Time is Braves vs. Astros
- Game Day: Friday, August 19, 2022
- Game Time: 7:20 PM ET
- Location: Atlanta, Georgia
- Stadium: Truist Park
Braves Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Ehire Adrianza | 10 Day Injury List | Illness |
| Orlando Arcia | 10 Day Injury List | Hamstring |
| Chadwick Tromp | 10 Day Injury List | Quadricep |
| Darren O’Day | 15 Day Injury List | Calf |
| Ozzie Albies | 60 Day Injury List | Foot |
| Mike Soroka | 60 Day Injury List | Achilles |
| Adam Duvall | 60 Day Injury List | Wrist |
| Manny Piña | 60 Day Injury List | Wrist |
| Luke Jackson | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | Day-to-day | Knee |
| Eddie Rosario | Day-to-day | Hamstring |
| Travis d’Arnaud | Day-to-day | Leg |
Astros Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Aledmys Díaz | 10 Day Injury List | Groin |
| Jason Castro | 60 Day Injury List | Knee |
| Michael Brantley | 60 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
| Josh James | 60 Day Injury List | Back |
| Blake Taylor | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
Last Time Out: Braves and Astros
The Braves won 3-2 over the Mets yesterday in their last game. Max Fried was the winning pitcher after throwing seven innings, giving up two earned runs on four hits while striking out six, while Dansby Swanson finished 1-for-4 with a double and an RBI to lead them offensively.
Yesterday, the Astros defeated the White Sox 21-5. Luis Garcia was the winning pitcher after throwing five innings, giving up three earned runs on seven hits while striking out four. Alex Bregman paced the Astros’ offense, going 4-for-6 with two doubles, two home runs and six RBI.
Betting Trends
Braves Betting Records and Team Stats
The Braves have entered the game as favorites 91 times this season and won 63, or 69.2%, of those games. Atlanta has a record of 59-23 in games where oddsmakers favor them by at least -129 on the moneyline. The Braves have a 56.3% chance to win this game based on the implied probability of the moneyline. Atlanta’s games have gone over the total in 61 of their 120 chances. The Braves have an ATS record of 61-59-0 in 120 games with a spread this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Riley | 118 | .289 (23) | .355 (32) | .566 (5) | 5.8% (9) | 24.4% (111) | 7.2% (93) |
| Matt Olson | 120 | .248 (91) | .333 (69) | .487 (23) | 4.8% (21) | 24.5% (114) | 10.8% (37) |
| Dansby Swanson | 120 | .292 (21) | .347 (42) | .455 (43) | 3.1% (71) | 26.5% (129) | 7.5% (90) |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | 85 | .272 (41) | .367 (21) | .414 (83) | 2.7% (88) | 22.6% (94) | 10.9% (33) |
| Marcell Ozuna | 108 | .214 (136) | .263 (141) | .393 (102) | 4.5% (27) | 23.9% (106) | 6.0% (119) |
Astros Betting Records and Team Stats
The Astros have been victorious in seven, or 43.8%, of the 16 contests they have been chosen as underdogs in this season. This season, Houston has come away with a win three times in seven chances when named as an underdog of at least +109 or worse on the moneyline. The Astros have an implied victory probability of 47.8% according to the moneyline set for this matchup. Houston and its opponents have gone over the total this season in 45 of their 120 opportunities. The Astros have posted a record of 62-58-0 against the spread this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yordan Alvarez | 102 | .297 (17) | .402 (3) | .618 (3) | 7.3% (3) | 19.5% (72) | 14.6% (4) |
| Alex Bregman | 116 | .264 (61) | .368 (20) | .472 (30) | 3.7% (47) | 12.3% (11) | 13.1% (10) |
| Kyle Tucker | 112 | .256 (74) | .339 (59) | .470 (34) | 4.7% (22) | 15.7% (37) | 11.2% (27) |
| Jose Altuve | 103 | .276 (36) | .367 (21) | .499 (17) | 4.5% (27) | 14.4% (21) | 11.0% (30) |
| Yuli Gurriel | 109 | .248 (91) | .295 (127) | .382 (115) | 1.6% (119) | 12.6% (14) | 5.3% (133) |
Braves vs. Astros Picks and Predictions
Our pick for Braves vs. Astros sees the Braves (-129 on the moneyline) as the pick to win. For the total, we pick the under on 8.5 runs.