The Cincinnati Reds (4-6) face the Atlanta Braves (8-4) in the finale of a 3-game series at Truist Park Wednesday. First pitch is scheduled for 7:20 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Reds vs. Braves odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Braves lead 2-0
The Reds lost 7-6 Tuesday to the Braves despite a 2-run HR by SS Jose Barrero in the 8th inning. Cincinnati has lost 5 of its last 6 games.
The Braves were able to secure the win on Tuesday in part thanks hitting to 2 HR off RHP Luis Cessa by the 4th inning. Atlanta is on a 2-game win streak after losing 3 straight to the San Diego Padres Friday-Sunday.
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Reds at Braves projected starters
RHP Hunter Greene vs. RHP Spencer Strider
Greene (0-0, 5.63 ERA) makes his 3rd start. He has a 2.00 WHIP, 6.8 BB/9 and 14.6 K/9 through 8 IP.
- Has walked 3 batters and failed to get out of the 5th inning in each of his first 2 starts
- Has registered 5-plus K’s in 12 consecutive starts dating back to last season
Strider (1-0, 2.45 ERA) makes his 3rd start. He has a 1.18 WHIP, 4.9 BB/9 and 14.7 K/9 through 11 IP.
- Has struck out 9 batters in each of his first 2 starts this season
- Allowed 1 ER on 1 H and 1 BB with 11 K through 6 IP on July 2 in his only start vs. Cincinnati last season
Reds at Braves odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Reds +220 (bet $100 to win $220) | Braves -275 (bet $275 to win $100)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Reds +1.5 (+110) | Braves -1.5 (-135)
- Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
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Reds at Braves picks and predictions
Prediction
Braves 4, Reds 2
Moneyline
AVOID.
The Braves (-275) are expected to complete the series sweep Wednesday but taking them straight up at the current odds isn’t advised.
Run line/Against the spread
BET BRAVES -1.5 (-130).
Strider appears to be an NL Cy Young candidate to begin the season and the Braves have been hitting the ball better in this series. Greene is susceptible to hard contact at times, so Atlanta should have a few chances to get runs on the board.
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Over/Under
UNDER 7.5 (-105) is the pick in this game in hopes we get a pitching duel between Strider and Greene. Walks can be an issue for both pitchers, but they both tend to strike out a lot of batters.
The Reds are 4-0 to the Under in Greene’s last 4 road starts.
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