The Houston Astros have been a playoff fixture for several years, but things look a bit different this season. Houston opened the season at home by getting swept by the New York Yankees, and they are now 6-13 on the season. Atlanta has depth in their lineup as well as their starting pitching, and look to be the team to beat. The Braves have taken the first two games in this series, but the Braves have tended to play as a "fat cat" in Game 3 of a series after two straight wins allowing three or fewer runs. They are just 13-24 in this situation the last three years. Make the play on Houston.
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April 17, 2024 2:10pm ET
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Atlanta Braves
#925
Fried
Houston Astros
#926
France
Lines & Odds
-1.5 (+118)
Runline
+1.5 (-140)
-133
Moneyline
+117
OVER 9.5 (+100)
Total
UNDER 9.5 (-120)
Public Consensus
Who was the public on? 67% of the public money was on Atlanta Braves to win on the moneyline. And, 61% of the bets were on the game to go OVER the total.
Computer Predictions
My computer prediction for this game was that Atlanta would win by a score of 5.7 to 4.9 with Atlanta winning on the moneyline, Houston winning on the runline and the game going OVER the total.
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This pick was released to clients on April 17, 2024 at 10:02AM ET.
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Atlanta at Houston
April 17, 2024
2:10 PM Eastern
Final Score
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Atlanta Braves 
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1
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0
0
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5
Houston Astros
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0
0
0
2
1
0
0
0
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4
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April 16, 2024 8:10pm ET
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Atlanta Braves
#975
Lopez
Houston Astros
#976
Brown
Lines & Odds
-1.5 (+140)
Runline
+1.5 (-165)
-109
Moneyline
-104
OVER 9.5 (-106)
Total
UNDER 9.5 (-115)
Public Consensus
Who was the public on? 71% of the public money was on Atlanta Braves to win on the moneyline. And, 65% of the bets were on the game to go OVER the total.
Computer Predictions
My computer prediction for this game was that Atlanta would win by a score of 6.1 to 6.0 with Atlanta winning on the moneyline, Houston winning on the runline and the game going OVER the total.
Final Score
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Atlanta Braves
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Houston Astros
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0
0
0
0
0
0
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2
2
April 15, 2024 8:10pm ET
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Atlanta Braves
#925
Vines
Houston Astros
#926
Arrighetti
Lines & Odds
-1.5 (+129)
Runline
+1.5 (-153)
-115
Moneyline
+100
OVER 10.5 (-105)
Total
UNDER 10.5 (-115)
Public Consensus
Who was the public on? 68% of the public money was on Atlanta Braves to win on the moneyline. And, 73% of the bets were on the game to go OVER the total.
Computer Predictions
My computer prediction for this game was that Atlanta would win by a score of 8.0 to 4.7 with Atlanta winning on the moneyline and on the runline and the game going OVER the total.
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This pick was released to clients on April 15, 2024 at 12:01PM ET.
MLB
Atlanta at Houston
April 15, 2024
8:10 PM Eastern
Atlanta is fourth in the majors in runs scored, 13th in steals, and No. 1 in on-base percentage. The defense is also No. 1 in fielding percentage. The Braves are 158-76 in night games. Houston put a lot into the last series, taking two of three from division rival Texas. They're still on a 4-6 run with a pitching staff that is 29th in ERA (5.32), 28th in WHIP, and 27th in the pen (5.32 ERA). Young Spencer Arrighetti (21.00 ERA) gets another start after a dreadful performance against Kansas City. The Astros are on a 44-53 run at home, 11-17 at home after two or more straight wins, plus 18-24 at home versus winning teams. Play Atlanta.
Final Score
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Atlanta Braves
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0
0
0
0
0
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4
6
Houston Astros
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
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April 23, 2023 1:30pm ET
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Houston Astros
#971
Javier
Atlanta Braves
#972
Fried
Lines & Odds
+1.5 (-188)
Runline
-1.5 (+158)
+115
Moneyline
-132
OVER 8 (-105)
Total
UNDER 8 (-115)
Public Consensus
Who was the public on? 75% of the public money was on Atlanta Braves to win on the moneyline. And, 51% of the bets were on the game to go UNDER the total.
Computer Predictions
My computer prediction for this game was that Atlanta would win by a score of 3.7 to 3.6 with Atlanta winning on the moneyline, Houston winning on the runline and the game going UNDER the total.
Final Score
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Houston Astros
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Atlanta Braves
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0
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1
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2
April 22, 2023 7:20pm ET
@
Houston Astros
#927
Valdez
Atlanta Braves
#928
Wright
Lines & Odds
-1.5 (+156)
Runline
+1.5 (-185)
-101
Moneyline
-114
OVER 8.5 (-105)
Total
UNDER 8.5 (-115)
Public Consensus
Who was the public on? 57% of the public money was on Atlanta Braves to win on the moneyline. And, 51% of the bets were on the game to go OVER the total.
Computer Predictions
My computer prediction for this game was that Atlanta would win by a score of 3.8 to 3.6 with Atlanta winning on the moneyline and on the runline and the game going UNDER the total.
Final Score
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9
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Houston Astros
0
0
0
0
0
4
0
1
1
6
Atlanta Braves
0
0
0
1
0
2
0
0
0
3
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