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Atlanta Braves vs Houston Astros Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: April 17, 2024 at 2:10 PM ET

Venue: Minute Maid Park — Houston, Texas

Article updated Apr 17, 6:14 AM EDT

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Atlanta Braves are set to play the final game of their series against the Houston Astros, with Atlanta currently leading the NL East. The Braves won the opening game of

Game outlook

The Atlanta Braves are set to play the final game of their series against the Houston Astros, with Atlanta currently leading the NL East. The Braves won the opening game of the series 6-1, marking their second consecutive victory. On the other hand, the Astros have lost five of their last seven games and have several key pitchers on the injured list. Despite this, the Braves will be without two pitchers and catcher Sean Murphy for the upcoming game. The starting pitchers will be Max Fried for the Braves and J.P. France for the Astros. Atlanta is favored to win the game, with the current betting line at -149. For expert picks and a chance to start winning, don't miss out on the action!

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Braves -149 | Astros +125

Spread: Braves -1.5 (+110) | Astros +1.5 (-130)

Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Atlanta will win straight-up is 60%.

Atlanta Braves

The Atlanta Braves are dominating at the plate this season, leading baseball in team batting average, on-base percentage, and slugging percentage. Marcell Ozuna has been a standout player, leading the team in multiple offensive categories. However, the Braves pitching staff has struggled, ranking below average in several key statistics. Despite this, Atlanta has a power ranking of 4 and is ranked 1 in offense, with a record of 94-68. Max Fried will be starting on Wednesday with a 1-0 record.

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Houston Astros Analysis

The Houston Astros have been performing well offensively, ranking third in team batting average, fourth in on-base percentage, sixth in slugging percentage, and 13th in runs scored. Jose Altuve leads the team in several offensive categories, while Yordan Alvarez has also been productive. However, the Astros are struggling on the mound, ranking low in WHIP, batting average allowed, and team ERA. Several starting pitchers are on the injured list, leading to a reliance on Cristian Javier and J.P France. The Astros have a power ranking of 23 and are ranked 16th for offense and 28th for defense. Overall, the team is 6-13 and recently went 1-2 in matchups against Atlanta.

Atlanta Dominates as Houston Struggles: Contrasting Performances Highlight Teams' Seasons

The Atlanta baseball team has been performing exceptionally well, winning seven out of their last 10 games and 10 out of the first 15 games of the season. However, the Houston team has been struggling, losing five of the last seven games and a total of 15 out of the last 20 at home dating back to last season. Atlanta currently leads in team batting average, on-base percentage, and slugging percentage, while also ranking third in runs scored. On the other hand, Houston ranks second to last in team ERA at 5.35 and 28th in batting average allowed at .265. Atlanta's starting pitcher, Max Fried, delivered a strong performance in their last game, allowing only one run over 6 1/3 innings. In contrast, Houston's starting pitcher, J.P. France, has been struggling with a high ERA and has yet to secure a win in three outings. Houston is facing additional challenges due to injuries that have sidelined four key starting pitchers from last season, placing added pressure on both the starting rotation and bullpen.

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Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Atlanta Braves-147 → -133Moved
  • Moneyline · Houston Astros+125 → +119Moved
  • Spread · Atlanta Braves-1.5 (+108) → -1.5 (+116)Moved
  • Spread · Houston Astros+1.5 (-127) → +1.5 (-135)Moved
  • Total · Over9 (-110) → 9.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under9 (-110) → 9.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Atlanta Braves
94-68 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 6-4-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Houston Astros
81-81 matchup record · 3-7-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-04-17T10:14:59.446Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

The Atlanta Braves are set to play the final game of their series against the Houston Astros, with Atlanta currently leading the NL East. The Braves won the opening game of the series 6-1, marking their second consecutive victory. On the other hand, the Astros have lost five of their last seven games and have several key pitchers on the injured list. Despite this, the Braves will be without two pitchers and catcher Sean Murphy for the upcoming game. The starting pitchers will be Max Fried for the Braves and J.P. France for the Astros. Atlanta is favored to win the game, with the current betting line at -149. For expert picks and a chance to start winning, don't miss out on the action!

The Houston Astros have been performing well offensively, ranking third in team batting average, fourth in on-base percentage, sixth in slugging percentage, and 13th in runs scored. Jose Altuve leads the team in several offensive categories, while Yordan Alvarez has also been productive. However, the Astros are struggling on the mound, ranking low in WHIP, batting average allowed, and team ERA. Several starting pitchers are on the injured list, leading to a reliance on Cristian Javier and J.P France. The Astros have a power ranking of 23 and are ranked 16th for offense and 28th for defense. Overall, the team is 6-13 and recently went 1-2 in matchups against Atlanta.

The Atlanta baseball team has been performing exceptionally well, winning seven out of their last 10 games and 10 out of the first 15 games of the season. However, the Houston team has been struggling, losing five of the last seven games and a total of 15 out of the last 20 at home dating back to last season. Atlanta currently leads in team batting average, on-base percentage, and slugging percentage, while also ranking third in runs scored. On the other hand, Houston ranks second to last in team ERA at 5.35 and 28th in batting average allowed at .265. Atlanta's starting pitcher, Max Fried, delivered a strong performance in their last game, allowing only one run over 6 1/3 innings. In contrast, Houston's starting pitcher, J.P. France, has been struggling with a high ERA and has yet to secure a win in three outings. Houston is facing additional challenges due to injuries that have sidelined four key starting pitchers from last season, placing added pressure on both the starting rotation and bullpen.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-04-16Atlanta Braves 6 · Houston Astros 2
  • 2024-04-15Atlanta Braves 6 · Houston Astros 1
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Atlanta Braves defeated Houston Astros 5-4

Atlanta Braves defeated Houston Astros 5-4 on April 17, 2024, a 1-run decision in the series. Atlanta Braves' strongest period was the 8th inning, when it outscored its opponent 2-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded Atlanta Braves -1.5 (+116) spread, Houston Astros covered, while the 9 combined runs finished under the recorded total of 9.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

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Tipster picks

  • 1735203231Moneyline · Houston Astros +125Loss
  • VegaspatTotal · Over 9 (-110)Push
  • RcMoneyline · Houston Astros +125Loss
  • CoversMoneyline · Atlanta Braves -149Win
  • AliencreationRunline · Atlanta Braves -1.5 (+110)Loss
  • CovergirlMoneyline · Houston Astros +129Loss
  • JtmcentireMoneyline · Houston Astros +129Loss
  • DemarcusBryantMoneyline · Houston Astros +129Loss
  • MtgoldsteinMoneyline · Atlanta Braves -143Win
  • RainmanMoneyline · Houston Astros +129Loss