Atlanta Braves vs Houston Astros Picks and Predictions for Sunday, September 20th, 2026
Atlanta Braves vs Houston Astros Game Information
The Atlanta Braves will wrap a 3-game road trip Saturday with the 2:10 PM matchup in Houston against the Houston Astros. Atlanta has 91 wins this season, and the team leads the National League East and has won 3 of its last 4 games. The Houston Astros stay home Sunday, hovering around .500 and currently in contention for the top spot in the American League West. Stay in the news with our MLB Picks.
Atlanta Braves Preview
Grant Holmes got the start and win for Atlanta on Saturday, giving up two runs on eight hits over 6 innings. The Atlanta bullpen was fantastic, giving up just 1 run on 2 hits over the final three innings. Ronald Acuna Jr. led the Atlanta offense with 2 hits in 3 at-bats, including a 7th-inning grand slam to blow the game open. Mike Yastrzemski and Matt Olson also chipped in for Atlanta, driving in one run each.
Houston Astros Preview
Hayden Wesneski got the start for the Astros on Saturday, giving up 1 run on 4 hits through 5.1 innings. AJ Blubaugh took the loss in relief after giving up 3 runs on 2 hits after recording just 21 outs. The Rest of the Houston bullpen gave up 2 runs on 5 hits. Isaac Paredes led Houston with 2 hits to drive in 2 runs.
Atlanta Braves vs Houston Astros Pitching Matchup
Martin Perez will pitch for Atlanta. Perez enters at 9-9 with a 3.07 ERA and a 1.26 WHIP across 137.2 innings. He has recorded 100 strikeouts while allowing 113 hits, 60 walks, and 13 home runs. Hunter Brown will start for Houston. Brown is 6-3 with a 3.43 ERA and a 1.29 WHIP through 97 innings, with 110 strikeouts and 76 hits, 49 walks, and 11 home runs allowed.
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Atlanta Braves vs Houston Astros Pick
Both starters have performed well, but Atlanta has been the much better team this season. Perez has limited home-run damage and should keep Houston in check through the early innings. Brown possesses good strikeout ability, although his elevated walk total could create scoring opportunities for a dangerous Braves lineup. Look for Atlanta to produce the timely offense necessary to finish the series with a road victory.
- Pick: Atlanta Braves
- Secondary: Under
- Lean: Atlanta Braves first 5 innings
Final Score Prediction: Atlanta Braves win 5-3
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