Astros vs. Braves prediction: Tight battle projected in updated analysis for Friday's MLB matchup [9/12/2025]

MLB action continues on Friday at 7:15PM ET as the Houston Astros take on the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park.

The Braves will have Hurston Waldrep (4-0, 1.33 ERA) as their starting pitcher, pitting him against Jayden Murray (0-0, 0.00 ERA) for the Astros.

Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' proven MLB model predicts an equal chance for both the Braves and Astros to win today's game.

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Braves vs. Astros prediction: Who will win, cover the run line?

Using trusted machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the result of Friday's MLB matchup between the Astros and Braves 10,000 times as part of our MLB predictions coverage.

Our famous predictive model can't split the two teams, giving both the Astros and Braves a 50% chance of winning the game.

According to our model, the Astros (+1.5) have a 65% chance of covering the run line, while the over/under total of 9 runs has a 53% chance of going over.

Astros vs. Braves odds [9/12/2025]

We have sourced the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Astros	Braves
Run Line	+1.5 (-184)	-1.5 (+153)
Moneyline	+116	-134
Total	o9 (+101)	u9 (-122)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

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Astros vs. Braves picks and best bets

Our model's biggest edge in today's Astros vs. Braves matchup is on the run line.

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Astros vs. Braves game-day updates and essential details

Friday's MLB action between the Braves and Astros at Truist Park is scheduled to begin at 7:15PM ET.

• Who: Houston Astros vs. Atlanta Braves
• Date: Friday, September 12, 2025
• Time: 7:15PM ET/4:15PM PT
• Venue: Truist Park

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Conclusion

We predict a close game between the Astros and Braves on Friday, with each team having a 50% chance of winning.

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