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The Houston Astros (77-44) will visit the Atlanta Braves (73-47), in the second game of a three-game series, Saturday at 7:15 PM ET. The starting pitchers are Spencer Strider (7-4) for the Braves, and Cristian Javier (7-8) for the Astros.
The Braves (-157) are moneyline favorites at home over the Astros (+134). The total for the Braves-Astros game is 7.5.
Braves vs. Astros Odds
Run Line
Atlanta Braves (-1.5)
Moneyline
Braves (-157)
Total
7.5 Runs (Over: -110, Under: -111)
When, Where, at What Time is Braves vs. Astros
- Game Day: Saturday, August 20, 2022
- Game Time: 7:15 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 |
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 took down the Astros 6-2 yesterday, with Kyle Wright getting the win (6.00 IP, 2 R, 6 H, 7 K) and Austin Riley leading the way offensively (going 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI). Lance McCullers Jr. (5.00 IP, 3 R, 7 H, 6 K) took the loss for the Astros.
Betting Trends
Braves Betting Records and Team Stats
This season, the Braves have won 64 out of the 92 games, or 69.6%, in which they’ve been favored. Atlanta is 39-16 this season when entering a game favored by -157 or more on the moneyline. The implied probability of a win from the Braves, based on the moneyline, is 61.1%. Atlanta and its opponents have gone over the total this season in 61 of their 121 opportunities. The Braves are 62-59-0 against the spread in their 121 chances this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Riley | 119 | .291 (23) | .357 (26) | .572 (4) | 6.0% (7) | 24.1% (109) | 7.1% (96) |
| Matt Olson | 121 | .248 (91) | .333 (68) | .486 (23) | 4.7% (23) | 24.3% (113) | 10.9% (32) |
| Dansby Swanson | 121 | .295 (19) | .350 (38) | .459 (40) | 3.1% (70) | 26.4% (130) | 7.4% (90) |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | 86 | .274 (40) | .370 (17) | .415 (79) | 2.6% (90) | 22.6% (93) | 11.0% (30) |
| Marcell Ozuna | 108 | .214 (136) | .263 (141) | .393 (102) | 4.5% (29) | 23.9% (105) | 6.0% (119) |
Astros Betting Records and Team Stats
The Astros have been chosen as underdogs in 17 games this year and have walked away with the win seven times (41.2%) in those games. Houston has a win-loss record of 1-3 when favored by +134 or worse by bookmakers this year. Oddsmakers have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Astros have a 42.7% chance of pulling out a win. Houston and their opponents have gone over in 45 of their 121 games with a total set by sportsbooks this season. The Astros have posted a record of 62-59-0 against the spread this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yordan Alvarez | 103 | .296 (17) | .400 (3) | .614 (3) | 7.3% (3) | 19.9% (76) | 14.5% (4) |
| Alex Bregman | 117 | .264 (60) | .367 (22) | .472 (31) | 3.7% (48) | 12.2% (12) | 13.0% (10) |
| Kyle Tucker | 113 | .259 (71) | .340 (57) | .480 (26) | 4.9% (21) | 15.6% (37) | 11.1% (27) |
| Jose Altuve | 104 | .279 (34) | .368 (20) | .499 (17) | 4.5% (29) | 14.3% (21) | 10.9% (32) |
| Yuli Gurriel | 110 | .245 (97) | .293 (128) | .379 (117) | 1.6% (120) | 12.7% (14) | 5.3% (133) |
Braves vs. Astros Picks and Predictions
We predict that the Braves will pick up the win in this contest, and they’re our choice on the moneyline (-157). If you’re looking for a pick on the over/under, we predict the final scoring winding up over the total (7.5 runs).