The 2021 World Series begins on Tuesday when the Atlanta Braves meet the Houston Astros in Game 1. First pitch from Minute Maid Park in Houston is set for 8:09 p.m. ET. Atlanta is making its first World Series appearance since 1999, while Houston is making its third trip in five years. Atlanta will start Charlie Morton, while Framber Valdez will be on the hill for Houston. 

Houston is the -135 favorite (risk $135 to win $100) in the latest Braves vs. Astros odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while Atlanta is a +125 underdog. The Over-Under for total runs scored is 8.5. First pitch is at 8:09 p.m. ET.

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The model knows that first baseman Yuli Gurriel has been a big part of Houston's success. In the ALCS against Boston, he tore apart Red Sox pitching, batting .455 with a double, one home run and six RBIs. In six games, he had three multi-hit games, including a 3-for-5 performance with a double and three RBIs in Game 5. In the decisive Game 6 win, he was 1-for-3 with a walk and stolen base.

The model also knows that outfielder Eddie Rosario carried Atlanta to the NLCS victory over Los Angeles. In the six game series, he hit .560 with one double, one triple, three homers and nine RBIs. He had a .607 on-base percentage and a 1.040 slugging percentage. Rosario had two four-hit performances, going 4-for-5 in both Game 2 and Game 4 of the NLCS. He has hits in all 10 postseason games.

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