Braves vs Astros Best Hitter and Pitcher Props for World Series Game 1

• The Atlanta Braves and Houston Astros square off in Game 1 of the World Series on Tuesday at Minute Maid Park
• Sportsbooks are offering a long list of player props on this game
• Check out all the best pitcher and hitter props that are offered for wagering, below

The last time the Atlanta Braves and Houston Astros met in the postseason, both teams were still in the National League. That was in 1999 and the Braves beat Houston in the NLDS en route to making their previous World Series prior to this year.

The American League champion Astros are in the Fall Classic for the third time in five years.

The opening  game in this best-of-seven series gets underway on Tuesday at Minute Maid Park at 8:09 pm ET. The broadcast is being carried by FOX Sports.

Sportsbooks are offering a wealth of player props on this game. These are including over/under strikeouts, hits, home runs, and RBI.

Braves vs Astros Game 1 Pitcher and Hitter Props

Odds as of October 26th at DraftKings.

Valdez Mows ‘Em Down At Home

Framber Valdez pitched the Astros into the World Series. Now he’s being given the chance to start the World Series for Houston.

Based on his home numbers, you’ll be wanting to go with Valdez as well. His strikeout total is set at 4.5. In the ALCS series clincher against the Boston Red Sox, the Houston southpaw struck out seven batters.

The #astros weren't getting any help from their starting pitching in the ALCS.

Then Framber Valdez happened 🔥 pic.twitter.com/SoIX0PdZr8

— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) October 21, 2021

That game was at Minute Maid Park and there’s something about the Astros’ home field that turns Valdez into a strikeout pitcher. He’s fanned at least five hitters in 17 of 24 appearances this season. That’s 70.8%. At home, he’s struck out at least five in 10 of 13 games. That’s 76.9%.

Braves right-hander Charlie Morton, a former Astro, is also on a 4.5-strikeout total. From June 17 through the end of August, he went over that total in each of his 14 starts. Through his six September-October starts, he only hit the over on a 4.5 total three times.

Former #Astros pitcher Charlie Morton on being back at Minute Maid Park and starting in game one of the World Series for the Braves: “I’m sure I’m gonna feel some things when I get on that mound. I don’t think there’s any way not to.” pic.twitter.com/E8NcGGOh63

— Mark Berman (@MarkBerman_) October 26, 2021

In three postseason starts, though., he’s 3-0 on the over.

Picks: Framber Valdez over 4.5 strikeouts (+120); Charlie Morton over 4.5 strikeouts (-125)

Brantley A Driving Force

Not many of the Astros have enjoyed much in the way of success when Morton is the pitcher dealing to them. Catcher Yordan Alvarez is a .500 hitter when facing Morton but it’s a small sample size (1-for-2).

Outfielder Michael Brantley is batting just .200 (3-for-15) off of Morton. However, he’s driven in four runs from those 15 at-bats.

Freddie Freeman home run right away! pic.twitter.com/f1iSmn6eET

— Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) October 22, 2021

No Braves hitters have ever faced Valdez, so it’s left to check out their work this postseason against lefties. First baseman Freddie Freeman has clouted three playoff homers. Two came off southpaws. He’s also batting .357 (5-for-14) when facing left-handers.

Third baseman Austin Riley is 4-for-9 (.444) when stepping into the batter’s box against a left-hander during the playoffs.

Picks: Michael Brantley over 0.5 RBI (+200); Freddie Freeman over 0.5 home runs (+550); Austin Riley over 0.5 hits (-220)