Astros vs. Braves Prediction and Odds - Aug 19, 2022

The Atlanta Braves square off with the Houston Astros in MLB action at Truist Park on Friday, commencing at 7:20PM ET.

Kyle Wright (14-5, 3.14 ERA) will start on the mound for the Braves, while the Astros are going with Lance McCullers Jr. (1-0, 0.00 ERA).

Dimers' best betting picks for Astros vs. Braves, plus game predictions and best odds, are featured below.

Who will win Astros vs. Braves?

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

Dimers' famous predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Braves a 57% chance of defeating the Astros.

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Astros vs. Braves Game Odds

• Run Line: Braves -1.5 (+158), Astros +1.5 (-180)
• Moneyline: Braves -124, Astros +110
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-115/+100)

Run Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Braves are currently -1.5 favorites versus the Astros, with +158 at Caesars Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Astros (+1.5) to cover the run line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -180.

FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Braves at -124. That means you can risk $124 to win $100, for a total payout of $224, if they get the W.

On the other hand, BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Astros at +110, where you can bet $100 to profit $110, earning a total payout of $210, if they win.

The Over/Under is set at 8 with Caesars Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -115, while BetMGM currently has the best odds for the Under at +100.

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

According to DimersBOT, the Astros (+1.5) are a 63% chance of covering the run line, while the Over/Under total of 8 runs is a 57% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets for Astros vs. Braves

• Run Line: Braves -1.5 @ +158 via Caesars Sportsbook
• Moneyline: Braves @ -124 via FanDuel Sportsbook (57% probability)
• Total: Over 8 @ -115 via Caesars Sportsbook (57% probability)

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

Astros vs. Braves Prediction

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Astros vs. Braves 2022 Game Info

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

• Who: Atlanta Braves vs. Houston Astros
• Date: Friday August 19, 2022
• Time: 7:20PM ET / 4:20PM PT
• Venue: Truist Park

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