Astros vs. Braves Prediction and Odds - Aug 20, 2022

MLB action continues on Saturday at 7:15PM ET as the Houston Astros lock horns with the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park.

Spencer Strider (7-4, 3.04 ERA) will start for the Braves, while the Astros are going with Cristian Javier (7-8, 2.96 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 cutting-edge machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Saturday's Astros-Braves MLB game 10,000 times.

Dimers' independent predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Braves a 59% chance of winning against the Astros.

More: Full Betting Guide for Astros vs. Braves

Astros vs. Braves Current Odds

• Run Line: Braves -1.5 (+135), Astros +1.5 (-146)
• Moneyline: Braves -160, Astros +144
• Total: Over/Under 7.5 (+105/-118)

Run Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Braves are listed as -1.5 favorites versus the Astros, with +135 at PointsBet the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Astros (+1.5) to cover the run line, FanDuel Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -146.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Braves at -160. That means you can risk $160 to win $100, for a total payout of $260, if they get the W.

On the other hand, FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Astros at +144, where you can put down $100 to profit $144, earning a total payout of $244, if they win.

The Over/Under for total runs scored sits at 7.5 with PointsBet, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +105, while FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at -118.

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

According to DimersBOT, the Astros (+1.5) are a 58% chance of covering the run line, while the 7.5-run Over/Under is a 53% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets for Astros vs. Braves

• Run Line: Braves -1.5 @ +135 via PointsBet
• Moneyline: Astros @ +144 via FanDuel Sportsbook (0.5% edge)
• Total: Over 7.5 @ +105 via PointsBet (53% 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 chance of that happening, according to DimersBOT, and the top odds available.

And while the Braves are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Astros moneyline is the best option because of the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges published here at Dimers is pivotal to achieving long-term profitability.

Astros vs. Braves Probabilities

Use our interactive widget below to view the latest Moneyline, Over/Under and Run Line probabilities and odds for Houston vs. Atlanta, and click or tap on See Matchup to reveal more.

Dimers has full betting coverage of Saturday's Astros-Braves matchup, including pregame predictions, free picks, and live updates.

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates regularly, so refresh this article for any changes to our betting insights ahead of Astros vs. Braves on Saturday August 20, 2022.

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Astros vs. Braves 2022 Game Info

Saturday's action between the Braves and Astros at Truist Park is scheduled to start at 7:15PM ET.

• Who: Atlanta Braves vs. Houston Astros
• Date: Saturday August 20, 2022
• Time: 7:15PM ET / 4:15PM PT
• Venue: Truist Park

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