Astros @ Braves prediction: who is favoured to win Game 4?

After taking a 2-1 lead at Truist Park on Friday, the Atlanta Braves host the Houston Astros again in Game 4 of the 2021 MLB World Series on Saturday.

AS EnglishUpdate: Oct 30th, 2021 04:17 EDT

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 29: Will Smith #51 of the Atlanta Braves celebrates with Dansby Swanson #7 after closing out the 2-0 win against the Houston Astros in Game Three of the World Series at Truist Park on October 29, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia.   Elsa

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The Atlanta Braves edged ahead in the 2021 MLB World Series on Friday night, earning a 2-0 win over the Houston Astros at Truist Park to take a 2-1 series lead.

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Now, in what is Atlanta’s first World Series appearance since 1999, the Braves have home advantage again on Saturday evening, as the best-of-seven series heads into Game 4.

Braves tipped to win out in Game 4 too

Overall, it’s an extremely closely-matched series which, it is widely felt, may well go the distance. However, having moved ahead on Friday, the Braves appear to be slightly favoured to win again in Game 4 and take a commanding 3-1 lead.

At the time of writing, for example, Moneyline had the Braves at -118 favourites to follow up their Game 3 triumph with another victory.

That would leave the Astros, who lost out to the Washington Nationals in 2019, with work to do to avoid a second World Series defeat in three years.

Atlanta Braves catcher Travis d'Arnaud hits a home run during the eighth inning of Game 3 on Friday night.Full screen

Atlanta Braves catcher Travis d’Arnaud hits a home run during the eighth inning of Game 3 on Friday night.Brett DavisUSA TODAY Sports

See also: Check out AS writer Jeffrey May’s analysis on who is expected to win the 2021 World Series

2021 World Series Game 4: time and how to watch

The World Series Game 4 clash between the Atlanta Braves and the Houston Astros will take place at Truist Park, Atlanta, at 8:09pm ET on Saturday 30 October 2021.

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TV: Fox

You’ll also be able to follow coverage of Game 4 courtesy of AS USA’s live-text commentary of the matchup.

See also: Find out more about how you can watch the Astros @ the Braves

2021 World Series: remaining schedule

Game 5, Sunday 31 October, 8:15pm ET: Astros @ Braves

Game 6*, Tuesday 2 November, 8:09 ET: Braves @ Astros