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The Atlanta Braves (+100) visit Daikin Park to take on the Houston Astros (-120) on September 19, 2026. First pitch is scheduled for 7:10 pm in Houston, TX.
This season, the Braves are 90-64 against the spread (ATS), while the Astros are 79-75 ATS.
Braves vs Astros Starting Pitchers Today:
- Braves starting pitcher: Grant Holmes 9-5, 3.50 ERA
- Astros starting pitcher: Hayden Wesneski 5-2, 3.70 ERA
Braves vs. Astros Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline
| Spread | Over / Under | Moneyline | |
| Braves | -1.5 +165 | O 8.5 -115 | +100 |
| Astros | +1.5 -200 | U 8.5 -105 | -120 |
Braves vs Astros Prediction for Today’s Game
Based on recent trends the model predicts the Astros will win Saturday‘s MLB game with 51.0% confidence, factoring in game simulations, recent player performances, starting pitchers and injuries.
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We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Braves players for Saturday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Best Braves Player Prop Bets Today:
- Ronald Acuna Jr. has hit the Home Runs Over in 5 of his last 9 away games (+16.40 Units / 182% ROI)
- Drake Baldwin has hit the Total Bases Over in 17 of his last 25 games (+11.55 Units / 43% ROI)
- Ronald Acuna Jr. has hit the Hits Over in 16 of his last 20 games (+11.45 Units / 28% ROI)
- Mike Yastrzemski has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 17 of his last 25 games (+9.55 Units / 32% ROI)
- Matt Olson has hit the Runs Under in 15 of his last 20 games (+9.00 Units / 33% ROI)
And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Astros players for Saturday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Best Astros Player Prop Best Bets Today:
- Christian Walker has hit the Runs Under in 21 of his last 25 games (+12.85 Units / 27% ROI)
- Christian Walker has hit the Total Bases Under in 17 of his last 25 games (+11.90 Units / 45% ROI)
- Daulton Varsho has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 19 of his last 25 games at home (+11.50 Units / 36% ROI)
- Yainer Diaz has hit the Hits Over in 17 of his last 20 games (+11.40 Units / 28% ROI)
- Taylor Trammell has hit the Singles Under in 14 of his last 15 games at home (+11.15 Units / 34% ROI)
Braves Best Bets Today:
- The Atlanta Braves have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 30 of their last 40 games (+18.65 Units / 37% ROI)
- The Atlanta Braves have hit the Team Total Under in 31 of their last 45 away games (+15.65 Units / 29% ROI)
- The Atlanta Braves have hit the Game Total Under in 25 of their last 40 away games (+11.00 Units / 25% ROI)
- The Atlanta Braves have covered the Run Line in 24 of their last 45 games (+6.35 Units / 12% ROI)
- The Atlanta Braves have hit the Moneyline in 15 of their last 24 games (+4.40 Units / 13% ROI)
Astros Best Bets Today:
- The Houston Astros have hit the Game Total Under in 14 of their last 18 games at home (+10.75 Units / 54% ROI)
- The Houston Astros have hit the Team Total Under in 14 of their last 18 games at home (+9.70 Units / 47% ROI)
- The Houston Astros have covered the Run Line in 17 of their last 30 games at home (+9.00 Units / 26% ROI)
- The Houston Astros have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 22 of their last 35 games (+5.85 Units / 13% ROI)
- The Houston Astros have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 9 of their last 14 games (+2.95 Units / 18% ROI)
Braves Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this season, the Braves are 78-75 against the Run Line (+11.3 Units / 6.35% ROI).
- 90-64 when betting on the Moneyline for +9.1 Units / 4.34% ROI
- 71-75 when betting on the total runs Over for -11.6 Units / -6.8% ROI
- 75-71 when betting on the total runs Under for -1.95 Units / -1.16% ROI
Astros Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this season, the Astros are 79-75 against the Run Line (-1.7 Units / -0.83% ROI).
- 77-77 when betting on the Moneyline for -9.75 Units / -5.28% ROI
- 74-70 when betting on the total runs Over for -3.9 Units / -2.28% ROI
- 70-74 when betting on the total runs Under for -11.1 Units / -6.6% ROI
Braves Keys to the Game vs. the Astros
The Braves are 90-64 (.584) this season — 4th best in MLB.
The Braves are 42-7 (.857) when they’ve had 10 or more hits this season — 4th best in MLB.
The Braves are 47-10 (.825) when they’ve hit 2 or more home runs this season — 3rd best in MLB.
The Braves are 38-26 (.594) after a loss this season — 4th best in MLB.
Astros Keys to the Game vs. the Braves
The Astros are 57-4 (.934) when leading entering the 7th inning this season — 3rd best in MLB.
The Astros are 13-6 (.684) when tied entering the 8th inning this season — best in MLB.
The Astros are 66-0 (1.000) when leading entering the 9th inning this season — tied for best in MLB.
The Astros were just 0-56 (.000) when trailing entering the 9th inning in the 2024 season — tied for lowest in MLB; League Avg: .050.
Braves Hitting Stats & Trends
Braves hitters have been successful in 100% of their sacrifice bunt attempts this season — best in MLB.
Braves hitters have chased 34% of pitches out of the zone against LHP this season — 2nd highest in MLB.
The Braves have an xwOBA of .417 this season — best in MLB.
Braves hitters have an OPS of .759 (1,810 PA’s) in innings 7-9 this season — 3rd best in MLB.
Astros Hitting Stats & Trends
Astros hitters have 46 extra-base hits out of 173 total hits (just 27%) when facing the starting pitcher for the 3rd time in a game this season — lowest in MLB.
Astros hitters have an OBP of just .235 (3,040 PA’s) with two-strikes this season — tied for 2nd lowest in MLB.
Astros hitters have drawn walks in 13% of their PA’s with runners in scoring position this season — best in MLB.
29% of Astros hitters strikeouts have come on 95+ MPH fastballs this season — 2nd highest in MLB.
Braves Pitching Stats & Trends
The Braves pitchers have allowed their opponents to score first in just 42% of their games at home this season — 2nd lowest in MLB.
The Braves have won 41% of road games in which their opponents scored first this season — tied for 3rd highest in MLB.
Braves pitchers have allowed an exit velocity over 105 MPH 300 times this season — 3rd fewest in MLB.
Braves pitchers have allowed opponents to score in three different innings in 36% of their games this season — 3rd lowest in MLB.
Astros Pitching Stats & Trends
Astros pitchers have walked 10% of batters this season — 2nd highest in MLB.
Astros pitchers have walked 11% of batters when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this season — highest in MLB.
Opponents have a groundball rate of just 39% against Astros pitchers this season — 2nd lowest in MLB.
The Astros pitchers have allowed division opponents to score first in 61% of their games this season — 2nd highest in MLB.
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