Two of the league's best are back at it, in what may be a World Series preview. The Astros recently overtook the Yankees as the favorites to win the American League. Meanwhile, the Braves are the 3rd-betting favorite to win the National League. Houston all but has the AL West wrapped up, while Atlanta is in a heated battle for supremacy of the NL East. Therefore, it should be no surprise that there is an abundance of talent in this matchup. That also means there are several ways in which we can attack this game and make it profitable. Along with this same game parlay, be sure to check out our thoughts on the side and total for all of today's games.
Astros ML (+115)
Over 5.5 total runs (-270)
Kyle Tucker 2+ total bases (+125)
Parlay odds: +390
Let's take a closer look at each leg of our same game parlay.
Houston Astros ML (+115) over Atlanta Braves
This game originally opened with the Astros as +130 underdogs. If that sounds a little crazy, you aren't alone. That number significantly moved, before evening out just a bit. Houston not only leapfrogged the Yankees as the favorites to win the AL, they're the 2nd-betting favorites to win the World Series. There's no doubt that the Braves are a great team as well, but the Astros have the ability to beat anybody. They were the only team to cause the Yankees issues back when they looked unstoppable, and they should remind everyone of that tonight.
There should also be confidence in them doing so behind starter Cristian Javier. He's been great this month specifically, and has gotten better with each start. After allowing just 2 runs in the first start of August, he allowed just 1 in the next, and the most recent was a scoreless, 1-hit performance. He also went exactly 6.0 innings in each start, and has the league's best bullpen coming in behind him. There's never a doubt the Astros lineup can produce and support him, and their lineup is just as deep as the Braves. All the way from one of the best leadoff men in Jose Altuve, down to a young stud in Jeremy Pena. The combination of a hot starter, elite bullpen, and efficient lineup should keep Houston from having a problem and pull off this upset.'