MLB Prop Bets: Houston Astros vs Atlanta Braves (September 20, 2026)
The Atlanta Braves (91-64) face the Houston Astros (77-78) at Daikin Park on Sunday at 2:10pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Martin Perez is the probable pitcher for the Braves, while Hunter Brown is the probable pitcher for the Astros. The Astros are favored to win at -143, while the Braves are at +118. The total runs line is set at 8.0, with OVER at -114 and UNDER at -105.
- The Braves (-177) have an 84-71 Run Line record this season, while the Astros (+146) hold a record of 79-76.
- The Braves have a 71-73-11 O/U record this season (meaning 71 games have gone over the total runs line, 73 have gone under and 11 have resulted in a push). The Astros have a 75-70-10 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Braves are averaging 4.6 runs per game this season (8th in the league). Comparatively, the Astros are averaging 4.4 (17th).
- In the field, the Braves are allowing only 3.9 runs per game this season (T4th in the league), while the Astros are allowing an average of 4.8 runs (24th).
Let's take a look at how these teams perform in some other key statistical areas.
Batting Insights:
Batting Average
- Looking at their batting averages this season, the Braves are at .248 (ranking 8th in the Major leagues), while the Astros are batting .240 (22nd).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Astros have hit 207 (3rd in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Braves have managed 197 (7th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Braves have recorded 688 RBIs to rank 8th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Astros have recorded 655 RBIs to rank 18th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Astros have an earned run average of 4.53 this season (24th in the Majors), while The Braves have an ERA of 3.62 (4th).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Braves have recorded 1293 this season, ranking T14th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Astros rank T10th for total strikeouts, recording 1345.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .238 against the Astros this season (12th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Braves' opponents are at .234 (6th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braves | 35-34-86 | 24-11-43 | 11-23-42 | 27-24-58 | 8-10-28 | 0-0-1 | 2-3-5 |
| Astros | 42-37-76 | 25-14-41 | 17-23-35 | 20-14-34 | 22-23-42 | 0-0-0 | 3-1-6 |
Lead After Three Innings
The Braves are +120 to lead after three innings, while the Astros are -154.
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braves | 60-60-35 | 40-24-14 | 20-36-20 | 51-34-24 | 9-26-11 | 0-0-1 | 0-8-2 |
| Astros | 57-59-39 | 35-27-18 | 22-32-21 | 27-27-14 | 30-32-25 | 0-0-0 | 5-1-4 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying -115 and the YRFI is paying -110.
- The NRFI is 79-76 in Braves games this season. The Astros have a 71-84 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Braves recorded a 6-3 victory over the Astros at Daikin Park yesterday. Ronald Acuna Jr. was unstoppable in that matchup, hitting a home run, a single and recording 4 RBIs. The Braves have now won six straight at Daikin Park against the Astros.
