PredictionsUnited StatesAtlanta Braves vs Houston Astros
MLBFri 18 Sept, 20:10 United States time

Atlanta Braves vs Houston Astros prediction

Daikin Park

Atlanta BravesAway
4.3 : 3.6
projected runs
Houston AstrosHome
58%Braves
42%Astros
Eagle safe pickOver 5.5 runs
-242

Quick answer

Our prediction for Atlanta Braves vs Houston Astros is Atlanta Braves to win, with a 58% chance. We project Atlanta Braves 4.3 and Houston Astros 3.6. Our best bet is Over 5.5 runs at -242.

Prediction
Atlanta Braves to win
Chance
58%
Projected score
Atlanta Braves 4, Houston Astros 4
Projected total
7.9 runs
Best bet
Over 5.5 runs at -242

Note: This is our view from the numbers, not a sure thing. One injury, one turnover or one late score can change any game.

The eagle's three picks

Eagle safe pick

Over 5.5 runs
71% chanceFair price -2421 unit

Eagle bold pick

Astros to win
42% chanceFair price +1391 unit

Note: Safe is the bet most likely to win. Value is where the price pays more than it should. Bold pays more but loses more often. A unit is your normal stake.

Why we think this

  1. 1
    What our numbers say

    The model gives Houston Astros 42% and Atlanta Braves 58%. There are no bookmaker prices yet, so this is our model on its own.

  2. 2
    Recent form

    Houston Astros won 2 of their last 5 and Atlanta Braves won 2 of their last 5. Both sides come in with a similar run.

  3. 3
    Home and away

    Houston Astros won 5 of their last 11 games at home. Atlanta Braves won 5 of their last 10 on the road.

  4. 4
    Scoring

    Houston Astros score 4.1 runs a game and let in 4.5. Atlanta Braves score 3.3 and let in 3.3. Their recent games average 8.7 and 6.5 runs in total.

  5. 5
    Head to head

    In the last 3 meetings, Houston Astros won 2 and Atlanta Braves won 1. The last one ended Atlanta Braves 8, Houston Astros 3.

  6. 6
    The safest bet

    Over 5.5 runs has a 71% chance, the highest of the bets worth taking here.

Note: Every reason here comes from real results and real prices. We do not guess and we do not copy tipsters.

Match preview

Atlanta Braves vs Houston Astros: Atlanta Braves are favourites

The big picture

Houston Astros host Atlanta Braves in the MLB on Fri 18 Sept, 20:10 at Daikin Park. Our prediction for Atlanta Braves vs Houston Astros is Atlanta Braves to win, with a 58% chance. We project Atlanta Braves 4.3 and Houston Astros 3.6. Our best bet is Over 5.5 runs at -242.

Houston Astros form

Houston Astros have 11 wins and 9 losses in their last 20 games, with 82 runs scored and 91 conceded. At home they have 5 wins and 6 losses from 11. Their last 5 results read W, L, W, L, L, newest first.

Atlanta Braves form

Atlanta Braves have 12 wins and 8 losses in their last 20 games, with 65 runs scored and 65 conceded. Away from home they have 5 wins and 5 losses from 10. Their last 5 results read W, L, L, L, W, newest first.

Head to head

These two have met 3 times in our records. Houston Astros won 2, Atlanta Braves won 1. Last time out it finished Atlanta Braves 8, Houston Astros 3.

Our call

We expect Atlanta Braves to score about 4.3 runs and Houston Astros about 3.6. That points to Atlanta Braves to win. Our safest bet is Over 5.5 runs at -242. Our bold bet is Astros to win at +139.

Note: This preview is written from our data and updates as new results and prices come in.

Team records

Last 20 games in all competitions.

AstrosBraves
Games played2020
Wins1112
Losses98
Runs scored8265
Runs conceded9165
Scored per game4.13.3
Conceded per game4.53.3
Home record5W 6L7W 3L
Away record6W 3L5W 5L

Note: W is a win and L a loss. A team with more games at home or away can look better or worse than it is.

Spread and total at every line

Astros spreadCoversFair
Astros -1.529%+241
Astros -0.538%+163
Astros +0.547%+111
Astros +1.557%-131
Astros +2.566%-193
Total runsOverUnder
5.571%29%
6.562%38%
7.554%46%
8.545%55%
9.536%64%

Note: A spread gives one team a head start. Astros +3.5 wins if Astros win or lose by 3 or fewer. If the result lands exactly on the line, your stake comes back.

Questions people ask

Who will win Atlanta Braves vs Houston Astros?

Our prediction for Atlanta Braves vs Houston Astros is Atlanta Braves to win, with a 58% chance. We project Atlanta Braves 4.3 and Houston Astros 3.6. Our best bet is Over 5.5 runs at -242.

What is the projected score for Atlanta Braves vs Houston Astros?

We project Atlanta Braves 4.3 and Houston Astros 3.6, about 7.9 runs in total.

How are Houston Astros playing?

Houston Astros have 11 wins and 9 losses in their last 20 games, with 82 runs scored and 91 conceded. At home they have 5 wins and 6 losses from 11. Their last 5 results read W, L, W, L, L, newest first.

How are Atlanta Braves playing?

Atlanta Braves have 12 wins and 8 losses in their last 20 games, with 65 runs scored and 65 conceded. Away from home they have 5 wins and 5 losses from 10. Their last 5 results read W, L, L, L, W, newest first.

What happened when Houston Astros and Atlanta Braves last met?

It ended Atlanta Braves 8, Houston Astros 3. In the last 3 meetings Houston Astros won 2 and Atlanta Braves won 1.

What is the best bet for Atlanta Braves vs Houston Astros?

Over 5.5 runs at -242, with a 71% chance.

Note: Answers change as prices move. We check every game again every 30 minutes.