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Houston Astros at Atlanta Braves World Series Picks & Betting Tips – Braves To Close Out Series

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  • Houston Astros at Atlanta Braves tips for Sunday, October 31
  • First Pitch is slated for 20:15 ET at Truist Park
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Written by Daniel Benjamin
Updated: Jul 11, 2022
Houston Astros at Atlanta Braves World Series Picks & Betting Tips – Braves To Close Out Series

Houston Astros at Atlanta Braves Picks & Betting Tips


Atlanta can win Game 5 and claim its first World Series title since 1995.

Left-hander Frember Valdex takes the ball for the Astros while the Braves have yet to name a starter.

  • Atlanta has won nine straight at Truist Park
  • Braves are 10-3 in their last 13 games
  • Houston is 3-8 in its last 11 games on the road
  • Astros are 3-9 in their last 12 games in Atalnta
  • Under is 3-0-1 in the last 4 meetings between the clubs
  • Under is 4-0-1 in Braves last 5 overall
  • Under is 3-0-1 in Astros last 4 games as a favorite

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  • Dansby Swanson and Jorge Soler hit back-to-back homers in the bottom of the seventh inning to give Atlanta a 3-2 come-from-behind victory over Houston in Game 4  of the World Series to take a commanding 3-1 lead in the series 
  • Both teams had eight hits in Game 4 but the Astros left 11 runners on base while Braves left 7
  • Atlanta has outscored the Astros 13-11
  • The Astros have compiled a slash line of .206/.291/.298 in the World Series
  • The Braves have compiled a slash line of .250/.320/.432 in the World Series

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Houston’s 3-2 setback to Atlanta was its second straight loss and third in the past four games.

 The Astros have an 8-6 record this postseason, which includes going 3-4 on the road.

Houston defeated the Chicago White Sox 3-1 the ALDS with all three victories coming by at least five runs.

Houston then defeated Boston 4-2 in the ALCS. The Astros and the Red Sox split the first two games at Minute Maid Park with Houston taking Game 1 (5-4) and Boston taking Game 2 (9-5). 

The Astros dropped Game 3 12-3 at Fenway but they won the final three contests, closing the series out at home. Houston outscored Boston 23-3 over the last three games.

Houston split the first two games of the World Series at home. The Astros lost to the Braves 6-2 in Game 1 but bounced back to win Game 2 (7-2).

The Astros have dropped both games to the Braves at Truist Park as they have managed just two runs, losing Game 3 (2-0) and Game 4 (3-2).

Left-hander Frember Valdez will make his second start of the series and fifth of the postseason.

Valdez was hammered by the Braves in Game 1 as the 27-year-old surrendered 5 runs on 8 hits, including 2 home runs, while also walking 1 and striking out 2 in 2.0 innings of work.

Valdez is 1-1 with a 6.43 ERA along with a 1.76 WHIP and .343 BAA. 

Houston’s offense averages 5.5 runs with a slash line of .261/ .336/.403 this postseason.

The Astros’ pitching staff has compiled a 4.20 ERA, 1.34 WHIP, and .246 BAA in the postseason.

LF Michael Brantley, who has hit safely in 7 of 8 games, is 6-for-17 with 2 doubles in the World Series.
1B Yuli Gurriel is 3-for-13 with 1 run in the World Series. 

RF Kyle Tucker, who has a postseason-high 15 RBI, is 5-for-15 with 1 double and 2 runs in the World Series. 

Atlanta Braves Form


Atlanta’s 3-2 victory over Houston was its 5th in the past 7 games.


Atlanta is 10-4 in the postseason, including going 7-0 at home, overall.


Atlanta defeated Milwaukee 3-1 in the NLDS. The Braves began the postseason with a 2-1 loss at Milwaukee in Game 1. However, the Braves bounced back to win Game 2 and Game 3 by identical 3-0 scores. Atlanta closed out the series with a 5-4 victory in Game 4.


Atlanta defeated Los Angeles 4-2 in the NLCS. The Braves got off to a 2-0 series lead as they Game 1 (3-2) and Game 2 (5-4). The Braves dropped Game 3 at Dodger Stadium 6-5 but bounced back in Game 4 with a 9-2 victory. The Braves lost Game 5 (9-2), however, they closed out series with a 4-2 win in Game 6.


Atlanta defeated Houston 6-2 in Game 1 at Minute Maid Park on Tuesday and fell to the Astros 7-2 on Wednesday. The Braves won the last two games at Truist Park by a total of three runs, winning Game 3 (2-0) and Game 4 (3-2).


Atlanta’s offense averages 3.7 runs with a slash line of .250/.319/.414 this postseason.


The Braves’ pitching staff has compiled a 3.25 ERA with a 1.19 WHIP and .221 BAA in the playoffs.


2B Ozzie Albies, who has hit safely in 11 of 13 games, is 3-for-14 with 1 run in the World Series.


1B Freddie Freeman, who has hit safely in 7 of his last 8 games, is 4-for-14 with 2 RBI in the World Series.


LF Eddie Rosario is 3-for-12 with two runs in the World Series. He has a postseason slash line of .420/.473/.680.


C Travis d’Arnaud is 5-for-16 with 4 runs along with 2 home runs.


OF Jorge Soler is 4-for-12 with 2 HRs and 3 RBI in the World Series.

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