Astros vs. Braves Prediction and Odds - Apr 21, 2023

MLB action continues on Friday at 7:20PM ET as the Houston Astros lock horns with the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park.

The Braves will send Bryce Elder (2-0, 1.53 ERA) to the mound, pitting him against Hunter Brown (2-0, 1.93 ERA) for the Astros.

Dimers' free betting picks for Astros vs. Braves, as well as game predictions and best odds, are detailed in this article.

Who will win Astros vs. Braves?

Using advanced computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Friday's Astros-Braves MLB matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' independent predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Braves a 52% chance of winning against the Astros.

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Astros vs. Braves Odds

• Run Line: Braves +1.5 (-180), Astros -1.5 (+164)
• Moneyline: Braves -115, Astros +100
• Total: Over/Under 9 (+100/-115)

Run Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Braves are currently +1.5 underdogs versus the Astros, with -180 at PointsBet the best odds currently available.

For the favored Astros (-1.5) to cover the run line, FanDuel Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at +164.

PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Braves at -115. That means you can risk $115 to win $100, for a total payout of $215, if they get the W.

Elsewhere, BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Astros at +100, where you can risk $100 to win $100, for a total payout of $200, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under for total runs scored sits at 9 with PointsBet, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +100, while BetMGM currently has the best odds for the Under at -115.

As always, check out all of the sportsbooks that are available in your state for the best MLB odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Braves (+1.5) are a 63% chance of covering the run line, while the 9-run Over/Under is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

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Best Bets for Astros vs. Braves

• Run Line: Astros -1.5 @ +164 via FanDuel Sportsbook
• Moneyline: Braves @ -115 via PointsBet (52% probability)
• Total: Over 9 @ +100 via PointsBet (50% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on detailed simulations and betting intelligence to serve you the best possible plays 24/7/365.

Although the Braves are more likely to cover the run line, our best bet of Astros -1.5 is based on the likelihood of that happening, according to DimersBOT, and the best odds available.

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Astros vs. Braves 2023 Game Info

Friday's action between the Braves and Astros at Truist Park is scheduled to commence at 7:20PM ET.

• Who: Houston Astros vs. Atlanta Braves
• Date: Friday April 21, 2023
• Time: 7:20PM ET / 4:20PM PT
• Venue: Truist Park

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