The Atlanta Braves roll into Daikin Park for a 2:10 PM EDT start, carrying a 90-64 record and a bullpen that currently looks like it’s held together by duct tape and prayers thanks to the IL stays of Robert Suarez and Joe Jimenez. While Atlanta’s 3.63 team ERA makes them look like the adults in the room compared to Houston’s leaky 4.52 staff, betting markets have somehow decided the Astros are -136 favorites. You can watch the spectacle on MLB.TV, BravesVision, or Space City Home, provided you enjoy watching two teams try to remember how to play professional baseball on a Tuesday.
Martin Perez and his 3.07 ERA get the nod for the Braves, facing off against Hunter Brown, whose 6-3 record is doing a lot of heavy lifting for a guy with a 1.29 WHIP. Despite Atlanta holding the superior .248 team batting average and a clear edge in run prevention, the oddsmakers have set the total at 8.0, seemingly betting that Houston’s home-field disadvantage will somehow magically disappear. If you think you can decipher why the books are flirting with the Astros while the stats suggest otherwise, head over to StreakChat to lock in your pick and prove you’re actually paying attention.