Braves vs. Astros Prediction: Odds, Line & Insights for April 16
Marcell Ozuna, batting .365 this season, leads the Atlanta Braves (10-5) into a matchup with Jose Altuve (.403 AVG) and the Houston Astros (6-12). The Braves are -115 favorites on the moneyline for the matchup at Minute Maid Park, beginning at 8:10 PM ET live on SCHN. Reynaldo Lopez will get the ball for Atlanta while Houston will counter with Hunter Brown.
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Braves vs. Astros Predictions
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Moneyline Odds & Pick
| Favorite | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Moneyline Pick | Score Prediction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braves | -115 | -105 | Braves | Braves 8, Astros 7 |
Moneyline Insights
- Atlanta has been favored on the moneyline 15 total times this season. It've gone 10-5 in those games.
- Houston has been the underdog in three games this season and won two (66.7%) of those contests.
- The Braves have a record of 10-5 when playing as moneyline favorites with odds of -115 or shorter (66.7% winning percentage).
- The Astros have played as an underdog of -105 or more twice this season and split those games.
- Based on this matchup's moneyline, Atlanta has an implied win probability of 53.5%.
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Total Odds & Pick
| Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Over/Under Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9.5 | -105 | -115 | Over 9.5 runs |
Total Insights
- Games involving Atlanta have gone over the total set by bookmakers in 10 of 15 chances this season.
- Houston and its opponents have gone over the total this season in eight of its 18 opportunities.
- When it comes to hitting the over, the Braves and their opponents are 7-3-0 in their last 10 games with a total.
- In their previous 10 games with a total, the Astros and their opponents have combined to exceed the over/under on six occasions.
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Braves vs. Astros Probable Starting Pitchers
Braves: Reynaldo López
- Lopez will take to the mound for the Braves, his third start of the season.
- He has an ERA of 0.75, a batting average against of .175 and 8.3 strikeouts per nine innings in two games this season.
- The Braves were favored on the moneyline for two Lopez starts this season -- they split the games.
- His team split the two matchups he's made an appearance in this season.
- López's two starts with a total this season finished 1-1-0 against the total.
Astros: Hunter Brown
- The Astros will hand the ball to Brown (0-2) for his fourth start of the season.
- The 25-year-old has an ERA of 16.43, a 1.14 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 3.913 in three games this season.
- He has yet to start a game this season when his team was the moneyline underdog.
- Brown and his team have lost each of the three games he's started this season.
- Games started by Brown have a 2-1-0 record at hitting the over this season.
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Braves vs. Astros Stats
| Braves | Astros | |
|---|---|---|
| 6.5 | 4.5 | |
| 1 | 16 | |
| 4.9 | 5.5 | |
| 22 | 28 | |
| .301 | .274 | |
| 1 | 3 | |
| .251 | .265 | |
| 21 | 28 | |
| 17 | 21 | |
| 12 | 5 | |
| 15 | 14 | |
| 10 | 7 |
How to Watch Braves vs. Astros
- Date: Tuesday, April 16, 2024
- Time: 8:10 PM ET
- TV: SCHN
- Location: Houston, Texas
- Venue: Minute Maid Park
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