The Houston Astros and Atlanta Braves had a similar road to the MLB 2021 World Series, both teams needed clutch performances from their bats, and some come from behind grit to scratch out games along the way. The Astros will have home field advantage due to a better regular season record, in case the series goes more than 4 games. Here you will find everything there is to know about this 2021 World Series Game 1, such as the preview, information, storylines, predictions, odds and how to watch it in the US.
For the Braves it’s a chance to write history since their last title in 1995, right- hander Charlie Morton is the announced starter for Game 1, while the Astros counter with Framber Valdez, who is the announced starter.
It will be important for both sides to at least take one game from the opening two to not lose ground fast. Here are the projected starting lineups, times, and odds for Game 1 of the 2021 World Series.
Houston Astros vs Atlanta Braves: Match Information
Date: Tuesday, October 26, 2021.
Time: 8:09 PM (ET)
Location: Minute Maid Park, Houston, Texas
Houston Astros vs Atlanta Braves: Times by State in the US
ET: 8:09 PM
CT: 7:09 PM
MT: 6:09 PM
PT: 5:09 PM
Houston Astros vs Atlanta Braves: Game 1 Projected Starting Lineups
Atlanta Braves:
1. Eddie Rosario, LF
2. Freddie Freeman, 1B
3. Ozzie Albies, 2B
4. Austin Riley, 3B
5. Jorge Soler, DH
6. Joc Pederson, RF
7. Adam Duvall, CF
8. Travis d’Arnaud, C
9. Dansby Swanson, SS
Houston Astros:
1. Jose Altuve, 2B
2. Michael Brantley, LF
3. Alex Bregman, 3B
4. Yordan Alvarez, DH
5. Carlos Correa, SS
6. Kyle Tucker, RF
7. Yuli Gurriel, 1B
8. Chas McCormick, CF
9. Martín Maldonado, C
How To Watch Or Stream Live Free Houston Astros vs Atlanta Braves in the U.S.
Game 1 of the 2021 World Series can be seen on television on Fox and can be livestreamed on Fox Sports and fuboTV.
Houston Astros vs Atlanta Braves: Predictions and Odds
According to Caesars Sportsbook the Atlanta Braves are the underdog at +120, while the favorite Houston Astros is paying out -130.