The Houston Astros (77-43) continue on the road to face the Atlanta Braves (73-47) Friday in the opener of a 3-game set at Truist Field. First pitch is set for 7:20 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Astros vs. Braves odds with MLB picks and predictions.
Season series: First matchup; Braves won series 4-2 in 2021
The Astros are coming off a split of a 4-game series at the Chicago White Sox. They put up 21 runs Thursday afternoon before they hit the road, and they have won 7 of 10. Houston is 1 of the best road teams at 38-25. The Astros will have their hands full with a hot Atlanta team, though.
The Braves are coming off a 3-2 win over RHP Jacob deGrom and the New York Mets. Atlanta has won 9 of 10 and 20 of 30. Their 40-23 mark is 1 of the best home records in baseball. They are doing it with pitching, too, as they have allowed 2 of fewer runs in 6 of the last 7 games.