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Braves vs Astros Prediction, Picks, Best Bets & Parlay

Free MLB prediction and picks for Friday, September 18, 2026 · powered by DataStreak

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Atlanta Braves
Atlanta Braves
86-61 · W1
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Houston Astros
Houston Astros
75-72 · W1

Braves vs Astros Prediction

Routine night for MLB on paper. The prop board says different.

Game-level bets are picked over by every model on the planet. Player props is where the line still hasn't caught up to the data.

Braves vs Astros Picks

Books have not posted player props for ATL at HOU yet. Lines usually go up a few hours before first pitch or tip-off; check back closer to game time. See all of today’s free picks across the slate.

Injury Report

13 listed
JUST IN: Robert Suarez 15-day-il → 60-Day IL (Elbow) · Spencer Strider 15-day-il → 60-Day IL (Elbow) · Bryce Elder out → 15-Day IL (Knee) · Lane Thomas day-to-day → Out (Side) · Mike Burrows 15-day-il → 60-Day IL (Elbow) · Carlos Correa 10-day-il → 60-Day IL (Ankle) · Brice Matthews 10-day-il → 60-Day IL (Knee)
ATL
  • Robert Suarez
    Elbow
    60-Day IL
  • Spencer Strider
    Elbow
    60-Day IL
  • Joey Wentz
    Knee
    60-Day IL
  • Joe Jimenez
    Knee
    60-Day IL
  • Spencer Schwellenbach
    Elbow
    60-Day IL
  • Bryce Elder
    Knee
    15-Day IL
  • Lane Thomas
    Side
    Out
  • Jurickson Profar
    Suspension
    Suspension
HOU
  • Mike Burrows
    Elbow
    60-Day IL
  • Carlos Correa
    Ankle
    60-Day IL
  • Brice Matthews
    Knee
    60-Day IL
  • Brandon Walter
    Elbow
    60-Day IL
  • Steven Okert
    Hamstring
    15-Day IL

Team Trends

Atlanta Braves
  • • Failed to cover in 7 of the last 10 games
  • • Atlanta Braves 51-53 ATS as a favorite this season
  • • Atlanta Braves 23-18 ATS as an underdog
Season ATS
75-71 ATS
L10 ATS
3-7 L10 ATS
L5 ATS
1-4 L5 ATS
Home ATS
38-36 home ATS
Road ATS
37-35 road ATS
As Fav
51-53 ATS as favorite
As Dog
23-18 ATS as dog
L10 O/U
4-5-1 O/U
L10 SU
4-6
Houston Astros
  • • Houston Astros 8-2 ATS over the last 10
  • • Houston Astros 37-38 ATS at home this season
  • • Houston Astros 25-35 ATS as a favorite this season
  • • Houston Astros 47-34 ATS as an underdog
Season ATS
74-72 ATS
L10 ATS
8-2 L10 ATS
L5 ATS
4-1 L5 ATS
Home ATS
37-38 home ATS
Road ATS
37-34 road ATS
As Fav
25-35 ATS as favorite
As Dog
47-34 ATS as dog
L10 O/U
3-6-1 O/U
L10 SU
6-4

Head-to-Head

ATL 3-2 over HOU

DateMatchupScoreWinner
2025-09-14HOU @ ATL3–8ATL
2025-09-13HOU @ ATL6–2HOU
2025-09-12HOU @ ATL11–3HOU
2024-04-17ATL @ HOU5–4ATL
2024-04-17ATL @ HOU6–2ATL
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The Final Word

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Braves vs Astros FAQ

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