It’s the 56-27 Houston Astros versus the 40-41 Atlanta Braves in the first game of a two-game set at SunTrust Park in Cumberland, GA tonight. The first pitch at SunTrust Park is scheduled for 7:35 PM ET.
The Astros are large -155 favorites over the host team Braves in the opener of a min two game series in Atlanta. The total line for this game is listed on most betting boards at 9.5 runs.
In their last game, the Astros beat the New York Yankees 8-1. In the game the Astros scored eight runs on 14 hits and the Yankees scored one run on six hits.
In their last game, the Braves beat the Oakland A’s 4-3. In the game the Braves scored four runs on nine hits and the A’s scored three runs on six hits.
This season the Astros rank 1st in the Majors in runs scored and 5th in team ERA.
The Braves rank 21st in the Majors in runs scored and 19th in team ERA.
Pitching Match Up
Houston: Brad Peacock (5-1, 2.72 ERA)
Atlanta: Sean Newcomb (1-2, 1.48 ERA)
Brad Peacock goes for the Astros in the first game of this interleague series and he had a good last start going five innings and only giving up one earned run on only two hits in a 6-1 win over the Oakland A’s. The Astros have won his last two starts and in his last three starts he has gone 14 innings and given up one earned run in each game. Peacock moved to the Houston rotation because of injuries and since joining it he is3-1 with an ERA of 3.51 in seven starts and in five of those outings he has given up two or less runs five times. This will be his first career appearance against the Braves and on the season in 33 innings as a starter he has 51 strikeouts.
Sean Newcomb gets the call for the Braves tonight and is coming off a solid last outing where he did not give up any earned runs in six innings in a 3-0 win over the San Diego Padres. This game is only his 5th career start and after the Braves lost his first two where he gave up four earned runs in 12 innings they won his last two where he only gave up one earned run in 12 innings. This will be Newcomb’s first career appearance against the Astros and while he had control issues in the minors he has only walked two batters, while striking out 11, in his last two starts.
Betting Angles
The Braves are 17-7 in their last 24 games against the Astros.
The Braves are 19-7 in their last 26 games against the Astros.
In the last 7 games between these teams the Under record is 6-1.
In the last 6 games between these teams in Atlanta the total has gone Under every time.
This season the Braves are 20-20 at home and the Astros are 29-19 on the road.
Straight Up / Over/Under / Run Line Records
Houston Astros: 56-27 SU / O/U 42-35 / Run Line W/L 49-34
Atlanta Braves: 40-41 SU / O/U 41-37 / Run Line W/L 43-38
Houston at Atlanta Key Betting Trends
- HOU is 38-14 in their last 52 road games
- HOU is 41-18 in their last 59 overall
- HOU has an Over record of 5-1 in their last 6 games
- ATL is 4-1 in their last 5 home games
- ATL is 11-4 in their last 15 overall
- ATL has an Under record of 4-0 in their last 4 games
Key Player Injuries
ASTROS
[P] 06/09/2017 – Dallas Keuchel 10-day DL (06/05) ( Neck )
[P] 06/09/2017 – Collin McHugh 60-day DL (03/30) ( Elbow )
[P] 05/28/2017 – Charlie Morton 10-day DL (05/25) ( Back )
[P] 07/01/2017 – David Paulino 80 game suspension (PED) ( Suspension )
[P] 04/20/2017 – Jandel Gustave 60-day DL (04/19) ( Forearm )
BRAVES
[P] 05/28/2017 – Armando Rivero 10-day DL (03/30) ( Shoulder )
[P] 05/28/2017 – Chaz Roe 60-day DL (04/09) ( Shoulder )
[P] 05/28/2017 – Daniel Winkler 60-day DL (03/30) ( Elbow )
[P] 05/28/2017 – Jacob Lindgren 60-day DL (02/14) ( Elbow )
(!)[1B] 05/28/2017 – Freddie Freeman 10-day DL (05/18) ( Wrist )
[3B] 06/19/2017 – Adonis Garcia 10-day DL (06/07) ( Finger )
[P] 06/11/2017 – Eric O’Flaherty 10-day DL (06/11) ( Rotator Cuff )
[2B] 06/19/2017 – Micah Johnson 60-day DL (03/30) ( Wrist )
[1B] 06/19/2017 – Sean Rodriguez 60-day DL (02/25) ( Shoulder )