Astros-Braves Odds Preview

The Houston Astros and the Atlanta Braves will both be gunning for a victory on Friday when they meet at Turner Field.
The Astros will pin their hopes on the pitching of lefthander Mike Hampton in this game. Hampton has a 1-1 record and a 3.86 ERA this season.
The Braves will counter Hampton with ace Derek Lowe. Righthander Lowe has a 3.10 ERA to go along with a 2-1 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Braves listed as 170-moneyline favorites versus the Astros, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Astros were shut out 3-0 by the Reds last time out, as +130 underdogs. The team’s played UNDER the posted over/under (9).
Felipe Paulino surrendered six hits and two runs over 5 2-3 innings in taking the loss.
The Braves were defeated 5-3 by the Cardinals last time out, as -120 favorites. That game’s eight runs went as a PUSH against the posted over/under (8).
Omar Infante had three hits and drove in one run. Javier Vazquez gave up nine hits and five runs over eight innings in the loss.
Team records:
Houston: 9-13 SU
Atlanta: 10-11 SU
Houston most recently:
When playing on Friday are 3-7
Before playing Atlanta are 5-5
After playing Cincinnati are 7-3
After a loss are 4-6

Atlanta most recently:
When playing on Friday are 3-7
Before playing Houston are 5-5
After playing St. Louis are 5-5
After a loss are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
Houston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Houston’s last 9 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston’s last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston’s last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Atlanta’s last 9 games when playing Houston
Atlanta is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games when playing at home against Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta’s last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Atlanta’s last 9 games
Next up:
Atlanta home to Houston, Saturday, May 2

 

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