The Houston Astros look to emerge victorious in MLB odds action as the Braves arrive at Minute Maid Park on Monday.

Houston sends JA Happ out against Brandon Beachy for the Braves in this game. Happ is 0-0 with a 0.00 ERA on the season, while Beachy is 0-0 on the year and has a 0.00 ERA.



View Atlanta vs Houston Odds and Stats.

Betting Line:
On the Sportsbook MLB line for this matchup, Houston sat as -170 favorites. The total was set at 8.

Power Rankings:
The Odds Shark MLB Power Rankings have the Astros at No. 11 in the National League and the Braves at No. 4 in the National League heading into this contest.



How They Match Up:
Rating these teams in several key categories is important for handicappers and Houston has the National League's No. 6-rated offensive output, at 7.7 hits per game. The Braves average 4.7 hits per game, good for No. 16 on the National League list.

Atlanta brings the National League's No. 7-rated defense to this matchup, facing the Astros' league No. 5-ranked defense.

Last time out for Atlanta, they were a 7-5 loser as they battled the Mets on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Mets at +112 were rewarded, while the 12 combined runs moved the game OVER for totals bettors. Atlanta didn't get the job done in their last match, falling 7-5 to New York on Sunday at Citi Field.

Last time out for Houston, they were a 3-2 Sportsbook as they battled the Rockies at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Astros at +121 were rewarded, while the 5 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors. The Astros grabbed a win last time out, defeating Juan Nicasio and the Rockies 3-2 on Sunday at Minute Maid Park.


Atlanta Braves Trends:
When playing on Monday are 4-6
Before playing Houston are 9-1
After playing NY Mets are 4-6
After a loss are 3-7

Houston Astros Trends:
When playing on Monday are 3-7
Before playing Atlanta are 1-9
After playing Colorado are 5-5
After a win are 4-6

A few Braves at Astros trends to consider:
Atlanta is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Houston
Atlanta is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games when playing on the road against Houston
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Houston's last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Houston's last 7 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston's last 5 games when playing at home against Atlanta
Houston is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Atlanta


Next up:
Atlanta at Houston, Tuesday, April 10