LiontipsAtlanta Braves vs Houston Astros. Predictions and Betting Tips for MLB
Command Analysis
Brian Snitker's Atlanta Braves put up a great performance in the first match of the series, they beat the opponent on an away game (6:2). Astros were not expecting such a tenacity from Atlanta in first three innings. But in the second game Texas team managed to step up and recorded even more confident victory (7:2). Now the score is even and opponents will play three matches at Atlanta.
Dusty Baker's Houston Astros were surprised by opponent's efficiency in the first game of the series and failed to comeback after a bad start. But everything changed in the second match - Astros' players managed to prove that a defeat in the first game was just an accident, they played a great match and recorded a victory (7:2). Now the series is tied at 1:1.
Trends
- Houston Astros lost only one out of five most recent games
- Atlanta Braves suffered three defeats in six most recent matches
- Houston Astros recorded seven victories in eight most recent away head-to-head matches
Tip and bets
Home team will surely have some advantage, but we think that visitors are ready for Braves' surprises, so they will be more alerted in the third match. Astros are looking better than their opponents, so they will try to record a victory in the first away game in an attempt to get the series back to Houston.
Atlanta Braves played well in the first half of the debut match, then Texas team got the matter into their own hands. We think that visitors should be able to record a victory in the first away game of the series.
Our prediction - Houston Astros to win
