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2021 MLB Handicapping: World Series Game 5
(1-3) Houston Astros vs. Atlanta Braves (3-1)
Date: Sunday, October 31st, 2021
Time: 8:15 PM ET
Venue: Truist Park, Atlanta, GA
Projected Pitchers: Framber Valdez (HOU) vs. TBA (ATL)
MLB Moneyline Odds: Astros -112 Braves -108 (Bet Now!)
MLB run line Betting Odds: Astros -1.5, Braves +1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: 8.5
The Astros will be in Atlanta to take on the Braves for Game 5 of the 2021 World Series. The first pitch is set for Sunday at 8:15 ET.
Framber Valdez is going for the Astros and there has been no starter named for the Braves yet.
Atlanta won again on Saturday and they are now up 3-1 in the series.
Houston Astros
Things have not gone as planned for the Astros since the series has shifted to Atlanta. It is put up or shut up time for them right now.
This is the first time in the playoffs so far this year that they have been down more than 1 game in a series.
Of course, you can never count this team out. Things were not looking great for them when they went down to the Red Sox in the ALCS and they rattled off 3 wins in a row.
Both of these games back in the ATL have been winnable, but more so game 4. When Jose Altuve hit a home run to make it 2-0 the margin felt wider than that because there was not a lot of offense going on.
Zack Greinke went 4 innings and did not allow an earned run on Saturday. Sure, more length would have been nice, but he did what they needed him to do.
Houston will now turn to Framber Valdez. He did not look good at all in game 2. He will look to be much better in a game his team needs to win or their season is over with.
The pitching has not been the main issue. So far, they have done a pretty good job of holding the offense of Atlanta in check after Game 1.
You do not normally criticize the offense for this team all that much, but the reality is they have to be better. They are simply not performing at a high enough level in order for their team to win games.
Atlanta Braves
Unlike the Astros, the Braves have had success with the series shifting back to Atlanta.
Sure, they may not be winning in blowout fashion, but in the World Series all you care about is winning and they have done that in their home park.
I give a lot of credit to Atlanta for responding after the Astros struck back and evened the series in Game 2. You were not exactly sure how this team would respond.
Dylan Lee Started the game on Saturday, but only lasted 0.1 innings. After he departed, Kyle Wright came in and lasted 4.2 innings. Wright was one of 5 relievers who were used in that game.
At this time, there has been no announcement about who the starter will be for Sunday. It will likely be another bullpen game.
Often times in the playoffs, the games are very close and you have to have the ability to win those types of games.
Atlanta has shown that they can win the close ones. Not to mention, this team is never out of games. They were down 2-0 in game 4 and rallied back to win.
For as good as the offense has been for this team, it has not been great in the World Series. You have to give a lot of credit to the Houston pitchers. I still would not be surprised if they have a breakout game and explode.
MLB Baseball Betting Trends:
- The Astros are 1-4 in their last 5 games as a road favorite.
- The Astros are 1-5 in their last 6 World Series Games.
- The Braves are 4-0 in their last 4 games as a home underdog.
- The Braves are 13-3 in their last 16 playoff home games.
Houston Astros vs. Atlanta Braves MLB Prediction:
The Astros obviously know how important these games are. If they want to keep playing, they are going to have to play much better than they have been.
I know it may seem weird to say, but I just do not trust the Astros at the moment. The fact of the matter is they are not playing great baseball and it shows.
I really feel that the Braves will end things in their home park. They have proven they can hit Framber Valdez and I think they will have success against him again on Sunday. I look for the pitchers on Atlanta to keep Houston in check.
I like the Braves at home here.
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