The Atlanta Braves will get another chance to close out the series when they take on the Houston Astros in Game 6 of the 2021 World Series in Houston on Tuesday. The Braves (88-73) appeared to be well on their way to their first championship in 26 years when center fielder Adam Duvall launched a grand slam home run in the bottom of the first inning for a 4-0 lead in Sunday's Game 5 of the series. The Astros (95-67), however, battled back and eventually pulled out a 9-5 victory to cut Atlanta's series lead to 3-2. The Braves also hold a 15-9 edge over the Astros in their all-time postseason series. Max Fried (14-7, 3.04 ERA) will start for Atlanta, while Luis Garcia (11-8, 3.30 ERA) is expected to be on the hill for Houston.
The game from Minute Maid Park in Houston is slated to begin at 8:09 p.m. ET. The long ball has been a staple for both teams this postseason. Atlanta has belted 20 homers during the playoffs, second-best in MLB, while Houston has cranked 15, third-best. Houston is a -130 favorite (risk $130 to win $100) on the money line in the latest Astros vs. Braves odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while the over-under for total runs scored is 8.5. Before making any Braves vs. Astros picks, check out the latest MLB predictions from the SportsLine Projection Model.
This model, which simulates every game 10,000 times, enters Game 6 of the 2021 World Series with a 209-178 record on top-rated MLB money-line picks, returning over $700. Anyone following it has seen some huge returns.
Now, the model has dialed in on Astros vs. Braves and just revealed its coveted World Series 2021 picks and predictions. You can visit SportsLine now to see the model's MLB picks. Here are the MLB odds and World Series betting lines for Braves vs. Astros:
- Braves vs. Astros money line: Atlanta +120, Houston -130
- Braves vs. Astros run line: Houston -1.5 (+150)
- Braves vs. Astros over-under: 8.5 runs
- ATL: The Braves are 6-0 in their last six games after allowing five runs or more in their previous game
- HOU: The Astros are 4-1 in their five Tuesday games
Why you should back the Astros
Shortstop Carlos Correa came up big in Game 5, going 3-for-5 with a double and two RBIs. He is 5-for-19 (.263) in the series with a double and four RBIs. In 15 postseason games this year, Correa is among Houston's top hitters, batting .286 with 10 runs scored, four doubles, one homer and nine RBIs. He has also drawn six walks. Entering the series, he was a .444 hitter against the Braves with two doubles, one homer and five RBIs.
Also making a difference is outfielder Kyle Tucker, who has driven in a whopping 15 runs this postseason with four doubles, four home runs and five stolen bases. He was 2-for-4 with a double in the World Series opener, and 2-for-4 in a Game 4 loss on Friday. He has hits in 12 of 15 postseason games, including five multi-hit and four multi-RBI games. In the decisive Game 6 win over the Boston Red Sox in the American League Championship Series, Tucker belted a three-run home run in the eighth inning to seal the win.
Why you should back the Braves
First baseman Freddie Freeman has been clutch for Atlanta all season, and his third-inning solo homer in Game 5 of the World Series gave the Braves a 5-4 lead, although Houston would later battle back. Freeman has done it all this postseason, batting .288, including two doubles, four homers and nine RBIs with 12 walks, seven runs scored and one stolen base. He has hits in every game of the series and 10 of 15 playoff games. During the regular season, Freeman batted .300 with 31 homers, 83 RBIs and 120 runs scored.
Third baseman Austin Riley has been on fire during the series, batting .381, including hits in all five games. In Games 4 and 5, Riley was a combined 5-for-8 with a double and one RBI. In 15 postseason games, he is hitting .295 with five doubles, two homers, eight RBIs and three walks. His bat is a big reason Atlanta leads the series 3-2. During the regular season, Riley hit .303 with 33 homers, 107 RBIs and 91 runs scored.
How to make Braves vs. Astros picks
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