Houston Astros vs Atlanta Braves 4/21/2023 Picks Predictions Previews
The Houston Astros will go against the Atlanta Braves in MLB action in Truist Park, GA, on Friday, April 21, 2023, at 7:20 PM ET.
As of Thursday, the Astros were scoring 5.1 runs per match, a top-10 average. However, they struggle to put together a run of consistently great performances.
They alternated between scoring at least seven runs (four wins) and being restricted to two or fewer (three defeats) during their last seven games.
Their slugging percentage is only 20th and they are middle of the pack in on-base percentage, which is far weaker than their fifth-place performance from the previous season.
Although Yordan Alvarez and Kyle Tucker were reliable mashers, the team as a whole is acting like Icy Hot.
Fortunately, one of their hot days fell on their most recent game versus Toronto.
A home run by Jeremy Pena helped Houston’s eighth inning, which saw six runs total. Seven scoreless innings were thrown by Luis Garcia, and the bullpen only surrendered one run.
This method produced Houston’s 2022 championship. A formidable starting rotation, a potent offense, and a bullpen that generates the necessary outs.
- The total went OVER in 12 of Houston’s last 18 matches.
- The Houston Astros are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games with Atlanta.
- The Astros are 10-4 SU in their last 14 matches on the road.
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Houston Astros vs Atlanta Braves Predictions 4/21/2023
Atlanta has an eight-game winning run going into Wednesday’s series finale against the Padres, earning 6.4 runs per game during that span.
After then, they were blanked, losing 1-0 to cap off their road trip. The squad went 0-7 with RISP, while Sam Hilliard got two of their four hits from the eighth slot.
They already won enough games, so even while it stinks to ruin a fantastic pitching performance, it’s not the end of the world.
Their offense awoke Thursday ranked sixth among the 30 MLB teams in batting average, on-base percentage, and slugging percentage.
They rank among the best teams in hitting home runs, but they also strike out more frequently than most other teams.
However, given that they are fifth in walk rate with 10.4%, it indicates they improved their plate vision. They walked in 7.7% of at-bats last season.
While Ronald Acuna Jr. is fourth in hitting average and OBP, new arrival Sean Murphy is top-10 in slugging and OPS (Matt Olson just misses him at 11th in OPS).
- The total went OVER in 7 of Atlanta’s last 10 matches.
- The Atlanta Braves are 8-1 SU in their last 9 matches.
- The total hung OVER in 4 of Atlanta’s last 5 outings at home.
Houston Astros vs Atlanta Braves. The MLB pick for this game is the Atlanta Braves. The pattern predicts a chilly day for Houston’s offensive. However, that’s not the main reason to go with the Braves.
Hunter Brown and Bryce Elder are both young starting pitchers, but Bryce Elder has more success and experience.
Even putting aside any contradiction, Elder is also up against a Houston offensive that isn’t quite as threatening as Houston’s.
Houston can equal Atlanta’s bullpen, but Atlanta’s proved to be stronger so far if the outcome of the game depends on it.
They play on home soil. In this game, the Braves could begin a new winning streak. The Atlanta Braves will win to a predicted score of 5-2.
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Houston Astros vs Atlanta Braves 4/21/2023 Picks Predictions Previews
MLB Starting Time: 7:20 PM ET
Location: Truist Park, GA
Date: Friday, April 21, 2023
TV: ATV+
MLB Odds: Houston Astros +104
MLB Totals: 8.5