Braves vs. Astros: Game 2 Picks, Predictions and Odds - Wed Oct 27, 2021

The Houston Astros and Atlanta Braves meet in Game 2 of the 2021 MLB World Series at Minute Maid Park on Wednesday, starting at 8:09 PM EDT.

José Urquidy (0-1, 27 ERA) will start on the mound for the Astros in Game 2, while the Braves will counter with Max Fried (1-1, 3.78 ERA).

Dimers' top betting picks for Braves vs. Astros, plus game predictions and best odds, are featured in this article.

Who will win Braves vs. Astros?

Based on state-of-the-art machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Wednesday's Braves-Astros matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' renowned predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Astros a 52% chance of getting the W against the Braves.

MORE: Full betting guide for Braves vs. Astros

Braves vs. Astros Betting Preview

The Astros are +1.5 underdogs against the Braves, with -189 at BetMGM the best odds available.

For the favored Braves (-1.5) to cover the run line, FanDuel Sportsbook has the best odds on offer at +164.

FanDuel Sportsbook has the best moneyline odds for the Astros at -120, which means you can risk $120 to win $100, for a total payout of $220, if they get the W.

On the other hand, Caesars Sportsbook has the best moneyline odds for the Braves at +110, where you can put down $100 to profit $110, earning a total payout of $210, if they win.

The Over/Under sits at 8.5 with DraftKings Sportsbook, which has the best odds for the Over at -115, while FanDuel Sportsbook has the best odds for the Under at -102.

As always, make sure you check the sportsbooks you have access to in your state for the best MLB odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Astros (+1.5) are a 64% chance of covering the run line, while the 8.5-run Over/Under is a 56% chance of going Over.

Best bets for Braves vs. Astros:

• Run Line: Braves -1.5 at +164 with FanDuel Sportsbook
• Moneyline: Braves Win at +110 with Caesars Sportsbook (0.7% edge)
• Over/Under: Over 8.5 at -115 with DraftKings Sportsbook (56% probability)

Even though the Astros are more likely to cover the run line, our best bet of Braves -1.5 is based on the chance of that happening, according to DimersBOT, and the top odds available.

And while the Astros are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Braves moneyline is the best option because of the 0.7% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds.

Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Dimers.com is one of the keys to being a profitable bettor in the long run.

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Braves vs. Astros Full Coverage

Dimers has full betting coverage of Wednesday's Braves-Astros game, including pre-game predictions, free picks, live win probabilities, and play-by-play updates.

Remember, DimersBOT updates often, so refresh this article for the latest ahead of Braves vs. Astros on Wednesday October 27, 2021.

Braves vs. Astros 2021 Game 2 Info

When do the Astros play the Braves?

• Date: Wednesday October 27, 2021
• Time: 8:09 PM EDT
• Venue: Minute Maid Park

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