Charlie Morton Astros at Home vs Atlanta Braves in MLB Betting Odds Clash

The MLB baseball betting odds board sees a clash between Houston and Atlanta on Tuesday, with the host Astros trying to win for themselves and reward betting fans who pick them on the moneyline.

The Houston Astros will rely on Charlie Morton to turn in a quality outing on the mound in this one, while Bartolo Colon will be his counterpart for the Atlanta Braves. Charlie Morton is 3-2 this season, and Bartolo Colon is 1-3.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

The Atlanta Braves were listed as 168 underdogs on the MLB baseball moneyline at many online sportsbooks, including Sportsbook. The total was set at 9 before betting started earlier on Tuesday over at Sportsbook.

Odds Shark computer score prediction models pick a possible 7.6-3.0 win for the Astros on Tuesday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.

Atlanta Braves vs Houston Astros Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Houston Astros sport a record of 21-11 heading into this matchup, while the Atlanta Braves sit at 11-18 on the season Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Houston vs Atlanta injuries news.

The Houston Astros sit at No. 3 in the current MLB power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Atlanta Braves sit at No. 21 on the same chart.

Statistical Matchup

The game also pits Houston Astros No. 11-rated offense, averaging 4.78 runs per game, against a Atlanta Braves defense that ranks No. 30 at 5.45 in runs allowed per game. The Houston Astros have averaged 9.38 hits per game so far, more than Atlanta Braves batters have averaged on the year (9.07 hits per game).

Houston owns the No. 3 defense, allowing 4.78 men per game to cross the plate. That contrasts with Atlanta's No. 30-rated defense.