The Houston Astros and Atlanta Braves will continue the 2021 World Series on Saturday night for Game 4 with the Braves leading the series 2-1 after a win Friday. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series and make a Astros-Braves World Series Game 4 prediction and pick.
The Astros and Braves will battle for Game 4 in Atlanta after the Braves protected their home field with a win over the Astros on Friday night. Ian Anderson posted 5 quality innings, and the Braves bullpen did the rest. Anderson did not allow a hit across his five innings. Austin Riley hit an RBI double to give the Braves a lead in the third inning, and that's all they would need as their pitching staff held the Astros to just one hit on a cold and rainy Atlanta night. Travis D'Arnaud added an insurance run with a solo home run in the bottom of the eighth.
Here’s how the bookmakers have set the Braves-Astros odds for Game 4 of the World Series.
MLB Odds: Braves-Astros Odds to win World Series Game 4
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Houston Astros -1.5 (+160), -102 ML | SP: Zack Greinke
Atlanta Braves +1.5 (-194), -116 ML | SP: Undecided
Over 8.5 runs (-122)
Under 8.5 runs (+100)
Why the Astros can win World Series Game 4
The Astros bats are due to break out after picking up just one hit in Game 3. The cold weather seemed to mute the Houston bats, so they will need to make some adjustments heading into Game 4. Game 4 feels like a must win for the Astros, as falling down 3-1 before the series leaves Atlanta seems ominous for the Astros. The Astros starting lineup was held hitless in Game 3, as the only hit of the game was a pinch-hit single by Aledmys Diaz in the 8th inning.
Zack Greinke isn't quite in his prime anymore but he's crafty vet who is capable of putting together a solid start. On the other side, the Braves seem to be going with a bullpen game at this point, so the pitching matchup is something of a wild card at this point. The Astors will have a great shot to win this game, as their bats are due to wake up after a dormant Game 3.
Why the Braves can win World Series Game 4
The Braves are now 6-0 at home this postseason. Ian Anderson continues to be nearly lights out during the postseason, and the offense did just enough to win. This has been the recipe at times for the Braves this postseason as they have navigated the great pitching of the Milwaukee Brewers and Los Angeles Dodgers on their way to the World Series. They will look to wake up their own bats a bit in Game 4 after scoring just four runs over the past two games vs. Houston.
The Braves will be searching for a 3-1 lead in Game 4, something that would light the city ablaze with a chance to clinch on their home turf in Game 5. Also, the Braves are holding the momentum right now with the series lead, and they might just have the right mix to be champions. Atlanta will have a chance to move to 7-0 at home during the postseason on Saturday, and they are the slight favorites.
Final Braves-Astros World Series Game 4 Prediction & Pick
Ride with the Braves to stay hot at home and take a 3-1 series lead over the Astors in Game 4.
FINAL BRAVES-ASTROS WORLD SERIES GAME 4 PREDICTION & PICK: Braves -116 ML
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