3 Prop Bets for Braves vs. Astros World Series Game 6
By Ben Heisler
Along with our full betting preview, as well as some bold predictions ahead of Game 6, here are three of my favorite prop bets available over at WynnBET Sportsbook.
Best Prop Bets for Game 6 of the World Series
- Max Fried OVER 4.5 strikeouts (+115)
- Chas McCormick UNDER 0.5 hits (-105)
- First Five Innings Total Runs UNDER 5 (-105)
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Max Fried OVER 4.5 Strikeouts
In Game 2 of the World Series, Fried got torched for six earned runs in five innings, but still managed to strike out six Houston Astros along the way. Even if he struggles in Game 6, Atlanta is in an advantageous spot to keep him out there longer than most other pitchers because there still is a potential Game 7 tomorrow night.
Max Fried has allowed 11 R, 15 H over his last two starts of 9.2 IP (in postseason).
— Maria Martin (@Ria_Martin) November 2, 2021
We are talking about a dude who in the regular season had a 1.74 ERA after the All Star break.
He’s due.
Atlanta sent out Tucker Davidson, Jesse Chavez, A.J. Minter, Chris Martin and Drew Smyly for multiple innings (other than Minter) in Game 5. While guys like Dylan Lee, Tyler Matzek, Luke Jackson and Will Smith will be available tonight, I still expect Fried to go through the order at least twice, offering up plenty of opportunities to get his K-total above the projected 4.5.
Chas McCormick UNDER 0.5 Hits
As we're writing this, the Astros have yet to publish their lineup, but even if McCormick starts he's going to be buried near the bottom despite positive splits against left-handed pitchers.
He's only taken four at-bats in the World Series and does not have a hit recorded. At odds fairly close to even-money, in a game of failure, I'll happily jump on board that McCormick doesn't hit his way on base in what I expect (along with Vegas) to likely be a pitcher's duel (at least early on).
First Five Innings Total Runs UNDER 5
As mentioned before with Fried, I also anticipate Luis Garcia of the Astros pitching well in Game 6 at home. He was effectively wild in their 0-2 loss in Game 3; giving up one run while striking out six, walking four and allowing just three hits.
Not only will Game 6 be Luis Garcia's first start this postseason on short, three days' rest, it'll be his first start this postseason that's not on extra rest. He made his last four starts on 10, five, five and six days' rest, respectively.
— Jake Kaplan (@jakemkaplan) November 2, 2021
At home this season, Garcia was 6-5 with a 2.39 ERA in 13 starts. On the road, he was 5-3 with a 4.24 ERA with a higher WHIP and much lower strikeouts-per-nine innings and K/BB ratio.
As for Fried, he was nearly the same pitcher regardless of location, with a 2.94 ERA at home compared to a 3.14 on the road. His walk rate, however, was far lower away from Truist Park, with a 4.56 K/BB ratio away from Atlanta, compared to a 3.30 in his home stadium.