Braves vs. Astros Prediction
Is the over a good bet tonight when the Astros host the Braves at 8:10PM ET?
According to oddsmakers from online sports book BetDSI, the Astros are -190 money line favorites versus the Braves, who have odds of +170 to pull off the upset tonight in Houston. With Bartolo Colon set to face Charlie Morton in the pitching matchup, the over/under currently sits at 8.5 runs, down from the original number of 9.
Bet Tonight’s Braves vs. Astros Game
BRAVES KEY TRENDS: The Braves have won four of their last five road games and are 4-0 in their last four interleague road games versus a right-handed starter. They’re also 4-1 in their last five road games versus a right-handed starter but have been horrible against American League teams, dropping 23 of their last 32 interleague games.
ASTROS KEY TRENDS: The Astros have won four of their last five home games and are 6-2 in their last eight games overall. They’re also 7-0 in their last seven games when they open up a new series and are 27-13 in their last 40 interleague games. When Charlie Morton pitches at home, the Astros are 4-0 in his last four home outings.
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OUR PREDICTION: The over has cashed in four of the Braves’ last five road games, are 4-1 in Colon’s last five starts overall, and is 50-23-3 in their last 76 games overall. On the other side, the over is 4-1 in the Astros’ last five home games, is 4-1-1 in their last six games overall, and is 3-1-1 in their last five games versus a right-handed starter
TUESDAY MLB FREE PICK: BRAVES/ASTROS OVER 8.5