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A series opener between the Houston Astros (9-10) and Atlanta Braves (14-5) is on deck Friday at 7:20 PM ET, at Truist Park. The Braves will give the start to Bryce Elder (2-0), and the Astros will turn to Hunter Brown (2-0).
The moneyline odds for the game between the Braves (-114) and Astros (-105) suggest a close contest. The total for the Braves-Astros game is 8.5.
Braves vs. Astros Odds
Run Line
Atlanta Braves (-1.5)
Moneyline
Braves (-114)
Total
8.5 Runs (Over: -111, Under: -109)
When, Where, at What Time is Braves vs. Astros
- Game Day: Friday, April 21, 2023
- Game Time: 7:20 PM ET
- TV Channel: APLTV
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chas McCormick | 10-Day Injured List | Back |
| Michael Brantley | 10-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Jose Altuve | 10-Day Injured List | Thumb |
| Parker Mushinski | 15-Day Injured List | Back |
| Lance McCullers Jr. | 15-Day Injured List | Elbow |
Last Time Out: Braves and Astros
The Braves lost 1-0 against the Padres Friday, with Charlie Morton taking the loss. He threw six innings, giving up one earned run on five hits while striking out five. Sam Hilliard went 2-for-3 to lead the Braves offensively.
The Astros defeated the Blue Jays 8-1 Friday, with Luis Garcia earning the win while throwing seven innings without giving up an earned run on two hits, while striking out nine. Jeremy Pena went 1-for-3 with a home run and three RBI to lead the Astros’ offense.
Betting Trends
Braves Betting Records and Team Stats
The Braves have won 12, or 75%, of the 16 games they’ve played as favorites this season. Atlanta is 12-4 this season when entering a game favored by -114 or more on the moneyline. The Braves have a 53.3% chance to win this game based on the implied probability of the moneyline. So far this season, Atlanta and its opponents have hit the over in 10 of their 19 games with a total. The Braves are 10-9-0 against the spread in their 19 chances this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | 19 | .367 (4) | .451 (5) | .544 (26) | 3.3% (76) | 15.4% (34) | 12.1% (61) |
| Matt Olson | 19 | .280 (59) | .386 (42) | .613 (10) | 6.8% (14) | 35.2% (181) | 14.8% (31) |
| Sean Murphy | 19 | .259 (95) | .420 (15) | .611 (11) | 5.8% (21) | 20.3% (81) | 20.3% (7) |
| Austin Riley | 19 | .282 (57) | .376 (53) | .479 (56) | 4.7% (42) | 29.4% (155) | 12.9% (51) |
| Ozzie Albies | 19 | .237 (117) | .263 (165) | .408 (98) | 5.0% (32) | 16.3% (46) | 3.8% (168) |
Astros Betting Records and Team Stats
The Astros have won in two of the four contests they have been named as odds-on underdogs in this year. Houston has been listed as an underdog of -105 or more on two occasions this season and split those games. The Astros have an implied victory probability of 51.2% according to the moneyline set by oddsmakers for this matchup. Houston and their opponents have gone over in 12 of their 19 games with a total set by sportsbooks this season. In 19 games with a line this season, the Astros have a mark of 10-9-0 against the spread.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Tucker | 19 | .313 (25) | .444 (8) | .547 (24) | 5.0% (32) | 13.8% (26) | 20.0% (8) |
| Yordan Alvarez | 19 | .262 (88) | .395 (27) | .508 (37) | 5.3% (26) | 26.7% (140) | 16.0% (23) |
| Jeremy Pena | 19 | .211 (155) | .286 (147) | .408 (98) | 3.6% (68) | 23.8% (107) | 4.8% (153) |
| Alex Bregman | 19 | .216 (149) | .341 (88) | .324 (152) | 2.3% (117) | 12.5% (18) | 14.8% (31) |
| Mauricio Dubon | 19 | .323 (20) | .338 (91) | .371 (124) | 0.0% (158) | 4.6% (1) | 3.1% (174) |
Braves vs. Astros Picks and Predictions
Our best pick for Braves vs. Astros sees the Braves (-114 on the moneyline) as the pick to win. As for the over/under, we recommend betting on the under on 8.5 runs.