In this article, we will formulate a Braves vs Astros prediction for this MLB showdown on Tuesday, April 16th at Minute Maid Park. We will take a look at:
-Atlanta Braves recent form and recent player performance
-The Houston Astros recent form and recent player performance
-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for today’s game between the Braves vs Astros.
Braves Pick Up Another Win
The Braves picked up another win on Monday and the offense was the difference, scoring six runs. Austin Riley had a strong game, finishing with three hits and one RBI. The Braves are averaging 6.5 runs, while their pitching is giving up 5.14 runs per game. The offense is ranked 1st in the league, while the pitching is ranked 26th. Getting the start for the Braves will be Reynaldo Lopez, who sits with a 1-0 record and an ERA of 0.75. In his last start against the Mets, he went six innings giving up three hits and zero runs.
The Astros Are Awful
The Astros scored only one run on Monday, and they were defeated. The Astros is averaging 4.71 runs while their pitching 5.47 runs per game. The offense is ranked 14th in the league, while the pitching is ranked 27th. The pitching has really let them down this season. Getting the start for the Astros will be Hunter Brown, who has been a problem this season. He sits with an 0-2 record and an ERA of 16.43. In his last start against the Royals, he went 0.2 innings giving up 11 hits and nine runs.
Houston Astros Team Facts
- The Astros have won 10 of their last 11 games as underdogs following a home loss.
- The Astros have covered the run line in each of their last 12 games as underdogs following a home loss.
- The Astros have led after 5 innings in six of their last nine games as underdogs.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Astros’ last five games.
- The Astros have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last three night games.
Atlanta Braves Team Facts
- The Braves have won seven of their last eight games against American League opponents.
- The Braves have covered the run line in seven of their last eight games against American League opponents.
- The Braves have led after 5 innings in each of their last four games against the Astros.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Braves’ last three night games.
- The Braves have led after 3 innings in each of their last eight night games against AL West opponents that held a losing record.
Braves vs Astros Prediction
The Braves’ offense has been strong this season, and they are going ton have no issue running up the score here. The Braves are averaging 6.5 runs per game, and they are going to score at least that here against Brown. The Astros are going to have no answer, and this will be an easy victory. This game is going to get out of hand early, and the Braves are going to get the job done here.