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The Atlanta Braves (81-69) and Cincinnati Reds (73-78) begin a 3-game series Tuesday. First pitch from Great American Ball Park is slated for 6:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s MLB odds around the Braves vs. Reds odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Reds lead 3-0
The Braves are heading out for a 6-game road trip after splitting a 4-game series with the LA Dodgers in Atlanta. They struggled in the final 2 games, getting outscored 18-2. Now just 1 game behind the Mets for the last Wild Card spot, Atlanta is looking to rebound and keep their playoff hopes alive.
The Reds return to Cincinnati after a balanced 10-game road stretch, finishing with a 5-5 record. They capped off the trip by taking their series against the Twins in Minnesota. Back at Great American Ballpark, the Reds have been on a roll, winning their last 4 home games and improving their season mark there to 36-39.
Braves at Reds projected starters
RHP Grant Holmes vs. LHP Brandon Williamson
Holmes (2-1, 3.79 ERA) makes his 5th start and 23rd appearance. He has a 1.24 WHIP, 1.8 BB/9 and 8.9 K/9 in 54 2/3 IP.
- Last appearance: No-decision, 1 IP, 0 ER, 1 H, 0 BB, 0 K in 10-1 home victory against the Dodgers Saturday
- 2024 road splits: 1-1, 3.86 ERA (28 IP, 12 ER), 1.32 WHIP, 8.7 K/9 in 10 games
- Hasn’t gone more than 2 IP or 33 pitches in any of his last 8 appearances
- Filling in for Reynaldo Lopez who is on 15-day IL with shoulder tightness
Williamson (0-0, 2.08 ERA) makes his 3rd start and 4th appearance. He has a 0.77 WHIP, 2.1 BB/9 and 7.6 K/9 in 13 IP.
- Last start: No-decision, 5 IP, 1 ER, 3 H, 2 BB, 5 K in 2-1 defeat at the St. Louis Cardinals Wednesday
- 2024 road splits: 0-0, 2.70 ERA (3 1/3 IP, 1 ER (2 R), 0.90 WHIP, 13.5 K/9 in 1 start
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Braves at Reds odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of MLB odds. Lines last updated at 12:08 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Braves -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | Reds -105 (bet $105 to win $100)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Braves -1.5 (+140) | Reds +1.5 (-165)
- Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Braves at Reds picks and predictions
Prediction
Reds 6, Braves 4
Moneyline
BET REDS (-105).
Cincinnati has absolutely dominated Atlanta this season, going 3-0 while outscoring them 14-5 in those matchups. After a long road trip, the Reds will be happy to return home, where they’ve had some recent success. Meanwhile, the Braves are coming in limping, forced to start a reliever due to Lopez hitting the injured list.
On the other hand, Williamson has been solid since rejoining the rotation, allowing just 2 ERs in his 2 starts this season. This game is set up perfectly for another Cincinnati win.
Run line/Against the spread
PASS.
I’ll focus my wager on the moneyline and stay away from the run line.
Over/Under
BET OVER 9 (-110).
The Over has hit in 7 of their last 9 meetings, showing a clear trend when these teams play each other. Both squads are also coming into this game hot offensively, having gone over the total in each of their last 3 games.
Cincinnati has been averaging just under 4.5 runs per game (RPG) at home, while Atlanta has been putting up just over 4.5 RPG on the road. With both teams capable of scoring and a history of high totals, the Over looks like a solid bet here.
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