The veteran and the newcomer. A tale as old as time. The Houston Astros and Atlanta Braves both come into the 2021 World Series with something to prove – and so do our record number of experts listed and linked below. 

Scoreboard Page: Astros in 6. We aren’t usually aligned with the crowd in our end-of-the-year predictions, but this year is an exception. The Braves are a nice surprise, but we think Houston just has a little more firepower, even without Lance McCullers. As Carlos Correa reminded us, it’s his time, and he’ll provide the MVP-caliber performance to extend the Astros era and possibly provide just a hint of redemption. Getting Dusty Baker a ring to cap his career is a nice touch, too.  

Here’s what the other outlets are saying:

CBS Sports: Astros 2, Braves 2

USA Today: Astros 3, Braves 3

Bleacher Report: Astros 1, Braves 0

Sports Illustrated: Astros 2, Braves 3

Fox Sports: Astros 1, Braves 1

ESPN: Astros 12, Braves 3

MLB.com: Astros 52, Braves 24

The Athletic: Astros 3, Braves 2