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On Sunday, the Houston Astros (77-45) are visiting the Atlanta Braves (74-47), at 1:35 PM ET. The Braves have won three straight. On the hill for the Braves will be Charlie Morton (6-5), opposed by the Astros’ Jose Urquidy (11-4).
The Braves are moderate favorites on the moneyline (-144) at home over the Astros (+123). The game’s total is set at 8.
Braves vs. Astros Odds
Run Line
Atlanta Braves (-1.5)
Moneyline
Braves (-144)
Total
8 Runs (Over: -112, Under: -108)
When, Where, at What Time is Braves vs. Astros
- Game Day: Sunday, August 21, 2022
- Game Time: 1:35 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 |
| Marcell Ozuna | Day-to-day | Poss. Suspension |
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 |
| Yordan Alvarez | Day-to-day | Chest |
| Mauricio Dubon | Day-to-day | Elbow |
| Drew Gilbert | Minors | Elbow |
Last Time Out: Braves and Astros
These clubs meet again after the Braves beat the Astros 5-4 yesterday. Jackson Stephens registered the win for the Braves (1.00 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 1 K), and Vaughn Grissom led the way offensively (2-for-4 with a home run and an RBI). Ryne Stanek (0.00 IP, 1 R, 2 H, 0 K) took the loss for the Astros.
Betting Trends
Braves Betting Records and Team Stats
This season, the Braves have won 65 out of the 93 games, or 69.9%, in which they’ve been favored. Atlanta has entered 74 games this season favored by -144 or more and is 54-20 in those contests. The Braves have a 59% chance to win this game based on the implied probability of the moneyline. Atlanta and its opponents have hit the over in 62 of their 122 games with a total this season. In 122 games with a spread this season, the Braves are 62-60-0 ATS.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Riley | 120 | .289 (25) | .356 (28) | .567 (4) | 5.9% (7) | 24.1% (107) | 7.3% (90) |
| Matt Olson | 122 | .248 (90) | .332 (68) | .485 (24) | 4.7% (23) | 24.3% (112) | 10.8% (35) |
| Dansby Swanson | 122 | .293 (21) | .348 (39) | .455 (45) | 3.1% (67) | 26.2% (128) | 7.5% (88) |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | 87 | .271 (42) | .368 (20) | .410 (84) | 2.6% (89) | 23.1% (95) | 11.1% (29) |
| Marcell Ozuna | 108 | .214 (134) | .263 (139) | .393 (100) | 4.5% (29) | 23.9% (105) | 6.0% (116) |
Astros Betting Records and Team Stats
The Astros have been underdogs in 18 games this season and have come away with the win seven times (38.9%) in those contests. Houston has a mark of 1-4 in contests where bookmakers favor them by +123 or worse on the moneyline. The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Astros have a 44.8% chance of coming away with a victory in the contest. Contests with Houston have gone over the total set by bookmakers in 46 of 122 chances this season. The Astros have an against the spread record of 63-59-0 in 122 games with a line this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yordan Alvarez | 103 | .296 (16) | .400 (3) | .614 (3) | 7.3% (3) | 19.9% (77) | 14.5% (4) |
| Alex Bregman | 118 | .264 (57) | .367 (21) | .470 (33) | 3.6% (48) | 12.2% (12) | 12.9% (9) |
| Kyle Tucker | 114 | .258 (68) | .338 (58) | .476 (28) | 4.8% (21) | 15.8% (37) | 11.0% (31) |
| Jose Altuve | 105 | .275 (39) | .364 (22) | .492 (18) | 4.4% (33) | 14.8% (22) | 10.8% (35) |
| Yuli Gurriel | 111 | .244 (96) | .292 (127) | .379 (113) | 1.6% (119) | 13.0% (16) | 5.2% (132) |
Braves vs. Astros Picks and Predictions
Our prediction for this matchup is the Braves to emerge victorious (-144 on the moneyline), while we predict the scoring will go over the total (8 runs).