Astros vs Braves Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Aug 19

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  • The Braves (73-47) are -130 favorites vs the Astros (77-43)
  • Astros starting pitcher: Lance McCullers Jr. (1-0), 0.00 ERA
  • Braves starting pitcher: Kyle Wright (14-5), 3.14 ERA
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The Houston Astros (+110) visit Truist Park to take on the Atlanta Braves (-130) on Friday, August 19, 2022. First pitch is scheduled for 7:20pm EDT in Atlanta.

The Braves are betting favorites in this MLB matchup, with the run line sitting at -1.5 (+155).

The Astros vs Braves Over/Under is 8 total runs for the game.

So far this season, the Astros are 76-43 against the spread (ATS), while the Braves are 62-57 ATS.

Astros vs. Braves Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Astros+1.5 -190O 8 -105+110
Braves -1.5 +155U 8 -115-130

Astros vs Braves Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Braves will win Friday‘s matchup with 60.4% confidence.

This prediction factors in starting pitchers, recent team and player hitting performances, the last 5 games for both the Astros and Braves and up-to-date player injuries.


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Best Astros Player Prop Bets Today

We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Astros players for Friday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

  • Framber Valdez has hit the Pitching Outs Over in 16 of his last 20 games (+13.70 Units / 60% ROI)
  • Alex Bregman has hit the Hits Over in 18 of his last 21 games (+11.60 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Alex Bregman has hit the Runs Over in 15 of his last 20 games (+11.55 Units / 56% ROI)
  • Alex Bregman has hit the Total Bases Over in 16 of his last 25 games (+9.75 Units / 35% ROI)
  • Jose Urquidy has hit the Pitching Outs Over in 10 of his last 11 games (+9.25 Units / 61% ROI)

Best Braves Player Prop Best Bets Today

And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Braves players for Friday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

  • Dansby Swanson has hit the Singles Over in 62 of his last 108 games (+16.30 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Austin Riley has hit the Hits Over in 27 of his last 40 games at home (+16.20 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Dansby Swanson has hit the Hits Over in 62 of his last 106 games (+13.95 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Michael Harris II has hit the Hits Over in 50 of his last 70 games (+13.30 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Matt Olson has hit the Runs Over in 22 of his last 32 games (+13.00 Units / 35% ROI)

Braves vs Astros Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Dansby Swanson 0.5 +450 0.5 -900
Eddie Rosario 0.5 +525 0.5 -1200
Michael Harris 0.5 +675 0.5 -2500
Ronald Acuna 0.5 +375 0.5 -700
Travis D'Arnaud 0.5 +525 0.5 -1200

Braves vs Astros Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Dansby Swanson 0.5 -275 0.5 +180
Eddie Rosario 0.5 -175 0.5 +125
Michael Harris 0.5 -175 0.5 +120
Ronald Acuna 0.5 -250 0.5 +165
Travis D'Arnaud 0.5 -200 0.5 +135

Braves vs Astros RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Dansby Swanson 0.5 +155 0.5 -225
Eddie Rosario 0.5 +200 0.5 -300
Michael Harris 0.5 +210 0.5 -350
Ronald Acuna 0.5 +155 0.5 -225
Travis D'Arnaud 0.5 +185 0.5 -275

Braves vs Astros Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Kyle Wright 4.5 -105 4.5 -135
Lance McCullers Jr. 5.5 -115 5.5 -115
  • The Houston Astros have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 70 of their last 107 games (+26.60 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Houston Astros have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Total Over in 37 of their last 64 games (+14.55 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Houston Astros have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in their last 8 games (+8.00 Units / 48% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 60 of their last 94 games (+20.17 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Total Over in 19 of their last 30 games (+8.35 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 52 of their last 87 games (+2.15 Units / 2% ROI)

Astros Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Astros have gone 61-58 against the Run Line (+4.5 Units / 3.25% ROI).

  • 76-43 when betting on the Moneyline for +5.9 Units / 2.9% ROI
  • 44-70 when betting on the total runs Over for -31.45 Units / -24.2% ROI
  • 70-44 when betting on the total runs Under for +21.4 Units / 16.18% ROI

Braves Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Astros have gone 62-57 against the Run Line (-1.95 Units / -1.29% ROI).

  • 72-47 when betting on the Moneyline for +6.35 Units / 3.3% ROI
  • 60-52 when betting on the total runs Over for +2.75 Units / 2.09% ROI
  • 52-60 when betting on the total runs Under for -13.95 Units / -10.68% ROI

Lance McCullers has thrown his curveball 49% of the time (708/1,430) vs left-handed batters since the start of last season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 138 total CB; League Avg: 18% — 100th Percentile.

Opponents have a swing rate of just 35% (715/2,057) against Lance McCullers in non-two strike counts since the start of last season — lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 138 total IP; League Avg: 43% — 0 Percentile.

The average home run distance against Lance McCullers since the start of last season is 381.8 feet — 2nd best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 138 total IP; League Avg: 399.3

Opponents are hitting just .151 (60-for-397) against Lance McCullers’ non-fastballs since the start of last season — 3rd best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 138 total IP; League Avg: .222 — 98th Percentile.

Kyle Wright: Braves Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Right-handed hitters have a groundball rate of 61% (106/175) against Kyle Wright this season — 2nd highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 44% — 98th Percentile.

Kyle Wright has located his fastball up for a strike just 50% (208/419) of the time this season — lowest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 61% — first Percentile.

Opponents have a groundball rate of 55% (77/139) against Kyle Wright in two-strike counts this season — 6th highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 45% — 91st Percentile.

Kyle Wright has induced opposing hitters to ground into 20 double plays in 107 opportunities (19%) this season — 2nd best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 11% — 98th Percentile.

Astros Keys to the Game vs. the Braves

The Astros are 31-4 (.886) when totaling 10 or more hits this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .721.

The Astros are 10-6 (.625) when tied entering the 8th inning this season — 9th best in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Astros are 40-6 (.870) when hitting 2 or more home runs this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .712.

The Astros are 39-18 (.684) at home this season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .529.

Braves Keys to the Game vs. the Astros

The Braves are 10-2 (.833) when tied entering the 7th inning this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Braves are 30-3 (.909) when scoring in the first inning this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .666.

The Braves are 43-10 (.811) when hitting 2 or more home runs this season — 4th best in MLB; League Avg: .712.

The Braves are 33-24 (.579) on the road this season — 4th best in MLB; League Avg: .471.

Astros hitters have just 623 strikeouts in 3,460 PA’s (18%) against LHP since the start of last season — best in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

Astros hitters have just 2,097 strikeouts in 10,786 PA’s (19%) since the start of last season — best in MLB; League Avg: 23%.

Astros hitters have put 40% of their swings in play against LHP since the start of last season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 37%.

Astros hitters have put 40% of their swings in play with two-strikes since the start of last season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 37%.

Braves hitters are slugging .670 on the first pitch of at-bats this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .555.

Braves hitters are slugging .502 on pitches 95 mph or greater this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .390.

Braves hitters are slugging .314 with two-strikes this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .266.

The Braves are batting .264 against LHP this season — tied for 4th best in MLB; League Avg: .244.

Astros pitchers have a strikeout rate of 45% with two-strikes this season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: 42%.

Astros pitchers have allowed a slugging percentage of just .336 this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .396.

Opponents are hitting just .215 against Astros pitchers this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .243.

Astros pitchers have allowed opponents to score in three different innings in 29% of their games this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 42%.

Opponents have a miss rate of 28% against Braves pitchers this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 25%.

Braves pitchers have a strikeout rate of 25% this season — tied for 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

Opponents have a miss rate of 28% against Braves pitchers since the start of last season — 5th best in MLB; League Avg: 26%.

Opponents have a groundball batting average of just .212 against Braves pitchers this season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .237.

Braves vs. Astros Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Orlando Arcia (Braves): Hamstring, D10
  • Ozhanio Albies (Braves): Foot, D60
  • Darren O’Day (Braves): Calf, D15
  • Michael Soroka (Braves): Achilles, D60
  • Manuel Piña (Braves): Wrist, D60
  • Chadwick Tromp (Braves): Quad, D10
  • Luke Jackson (Braves): Elbow, D60
  • Ehire Adrianza (Braves): Illness, D10
  • Adam Duvall (Braves): Wrist, D60
  • Jason Castro (Astros): Knee, D60
  • Blake Taylor (Astros): Elbow, D60
  • Michael Brantley (Astros): Shoulder, D60
  • Joshua James (Astros): Lat, D60
  • Aledmys Díaz (Astros): Groin, D10

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