At the onset of the 117th edition, World Series is universal acclaim about the equal abilities of both teams. The Houston Astros are one of the most complete teams for baseball betting odds. So too are the Atlanta Braves. Although Atlanta had to overcome many issues that held them down in the season’s first three months. Will Smith solved the Braves’ closer problems with a stellar finish. Smith had a roller coaster start to the campaign. However, he is in dominant form heading into the Fall Classic. Houston’s overcome its cheating image to be a respected gambling brand again.
2021 World Series Atlanta Braves vs. Houston Astros
2021 World Series Odds
| Team | Odds |
|---|---|
| Astros | -145 |
| Braves | +120 |
2021 World Series Schedule and TV Coverage
- Game 1: Braves at Astros, Tuesday (8:09 p.m. ET, Fox)
- Game 2: Braves at Astros, Wednesday (8:09 p.m. ET, Fox)
- Game 3: Astros at Braves, Friday, Oct. 29 (8:09 p.m. ET, Fox)
- Game 4: Astros at Braves, Saturday, Oct. 30 (8:09 p.m. ET, Fox)
- *Game 5: Astros at Braves, Sunday, Oct. 31 (8:15 p.m. ET, Fox)
- *Game 6: Braves at Astros, Tuesday, Nov. 2 (8:09 p.m. ET, Fox)
- *Game 7: Braves at Astros, Wednesday, Nov. 3 (8:09 p.m. ET, Fox)
*=if necessary
2021 World Series Betting Odds Analysis
Houston has the sportsbook credibility of being a recent World Series champion (2017). To summarize, the Astros played in the 2017 and 2019 World Series. And they have made the playoffs five consecutive years. In like manner, the Braves made the playoffs for the past four years. Atlanta’s most recent World Series was in 1999. Still, gamblers have long memories regarding past Braves postseason failures. Squares will split between these teams. Sharps will take the capable underdog Braves.
Atlanta Braves Overview
Atlanta brings a record of 95-76. MLB metrics show the Braves ranked 8th for run production and 3rd for earned run average. On the road, Atlanta was 48-38 and 36-46-1 over/under. At home, Atlanta was 47-38 and 43-34-8 over/under. With the run line, Atlanta was 85-84. Including 32-53 at home and 53-31 on the road. Atlanta eliminated the Brewers 4-1 and the Dodgers 4-2.
Left fielder Eddie Rosario has been on a tear in the postseason. To show, Rosario is hitting .474 with an OPS of 1.313. He has six runs, three home runs, and 11 runs batted in. And then closer Will Smith has been dominant with four saves in four chances with a 2-0 record and 0.00 earned run average.
Houston Astros Overview
Houston brings a record of 102-70. MLB metrics show the Astros ranked 1st for run production and 7th for earned run average. On the road, Houston was 47-39 and 46-33-7 over/under. At home, Houston was 55-31 and 40-46 over/under. With the run line, the Astros were 82-90. Including 40-46 at home and 42-44 on the road. Houston eliminated the White Sox 3-1 and the Red Sox 4-2.
Right fielder Kyle Tucker has powered the Astros in the postseason. In sum, Tucker is hitting .275 with a .934 OPS. Tucker has nine runs, two doubles, four home runs, 15 runs batted in. Closer Ryan Pressly was hardly needed in the postseason. Overall, in the regular season, he was 5-2 with a 2.25 earned run average. Pressly saved 26 games in 28 opportunities.
2021 World Series SBG Free Pick
In this situation, Atlanta is the quality MLB odds underdog in every sense of the word. Further, the Braves are playing their best baseball when it matters most. That is not to sell the Astros short. Houston has impressed me in every way as well. Thus, we have two even teams in this matchup. With that in mind, the underdog makes the most sense.
2021 World Series SBG Best Bet: Atlanta Braves