Braves vs. Astros Prediction: Odds, Line & Insights for April 17
Orlando Arcia, batting .368 this season, leads the Atlanta Braves (11-5) into a matchup with one of the league's other top hitters, Jose Altuve (.382 AVG) and the Houston Astros (6-13). Arcia and the Braves are -135 favorites on the moneyline for the matchup at Minute Maid Park, beginning at 2:10 PM ET live on BSSE. Atlanta's Max Fried and Houston's J.P. France have been named the starters for this contest.
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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 | -135 | +115 | Braves | Braves 7, Astros 6 |
Moneyline Insights
- Atlanta has won 68.8% of the games this season when it was the moneyline favorite (11-5).
- Houston has won two of the four games it has played as the underdog this season.
- When playing as moneyline favorites with odds of -135 or shorter, the Braves have a record of 8-5 (61.5%).
- The Astros have not entered a game this season with longer moneyline odds than +115.
- The implied moneyline probablility for this matchup gives Atlanta a 57.4% chance to win.
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Total Odds & Pick
| Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Over/Under Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | -120 | +100 | Over 9 runs |
Total Insights
- Atlanta and its opponents have gone over the total this season in 10 of 16 opportunities.
- Contests with Houston has gone over the total set by bookmakers in eight of 19 chances this season.
- In their last 10 games with a total, the Braves and their opponents have combined to hit the over six times.
- When it comes to the over/under, the Astros and their foes are 6-4-0 in their previous 10 contests.
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Braves vs. Astros Probable Starting Pitchers
Braves: Max Fried
- The Braves will hand the ball to Fried (1-0) for his fourth start of the season.
- The 30-year-old has an ERA of 8.74, a 2 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.853 in three games this season.
- The Braves were the moneyline favorite for three Fried starts this season -- they won every time.
- Fried's three starts have all been victories for his team this season.
- Fried's team has hit the over in all of his three starts with a total this season.
Astros: J.P. France
- The Astros will send France (0-2) to the mound for his fourth start this season.
- The 29-year-old has an ERA of 8.22 and 7 strikeouts per nine innings with an opponent batting average of .328 in three games this season.
- He has yet to start a game this season when his team was the moneyline underdog.
- France's team has yet to win in any of his starts this season.
- Games France has started this season hit the over one time in three chances.
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Braves vs. Astros Stats
| Braves | Astros | |
|---|---|---|
| 6.4 | 4.4 | |
| 1 | 16 | |
| 4.7 | 5.5 | |
| 18 | 28 | |
| .302 | .271 | |
| 1 | 3 | |
| .248 | .269 | |
| 18 | 28 | |
| 18 | 22 | |
| 13 | 6 | |
| 16 | 15 | |
| 9 | 8 |
How to Watch Braves vs. Astros
- Date: Wednesday, April 17, 2024
- Time: 2:10 PM ET
- TV: BSSE
- Location: Houston, Texas
- Venue: Minute Maid Park
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