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Cincinnati Reds at Atlanta Braves, ppd.

Tuesday’s Cincinnati Reds at Atlanta Braves game was postponed due to rain and will be made up as part of a day-night doubleheader Wednesday.

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Update 9:33 p.m. ET: Tuesday’s game between the Cincinnati Reds and Atlanta Braves was postponed due to rain and will be made up as part of a day-night doubleheader Wednesday at Truist Park. First pitch for the opener is scheduled for 12:20 p.m., and the start of the second game is set for 6:05 p.m.

Original column below (published July 22, 11:02 p.m. ET)

The Cincinnati Reds (48-53) and Atlanta Braves (54-45) meet Tuesday for the middle game of a 3-game series. First pitch from Truist Park is set for 7:20 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Reds vs. Braves odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Cincinnati leads 1-0

Cincinnati beat Atlanta 4-1 Monday while covering as a +125 road underdog. RHP Hunter Greene pitched 7 scoreless innings (2 H, 3 BB, 7 K). DH Jeimer Candelario went 2-of-4 at the plate with 2 RBI.

The win ended a 4-game losing streak for the Reds and was the 3rd-straight loss for Atlanta.

Reds at Braves projected starters

TBD vs. LHP Chris Sale

No Cincinnati pitcher announced at time of publishing.

Sale (13-3, 2.70 ERA) makes his 19th start. He has a 0.95 WHIP, 2.0 BB/9 and 11.5 K/9 in 110 IP.

Last start: Win, 5 IP, 1 ER, 4 H, 2 BB, 4 K in a 6-3 win over San Diego on July 14
Career vs. Cincinnati: 0-0, 2.45 ERA (3 2/3 IP, 1 ER), 5 H, 1 BB, 6 K in 1 start

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Reds at Braves odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Monday at 10:56 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Reds +200 (bet $100 to win $200) | Braves -245 (bet $245 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Reds +1.5 (-110) | Braves -1.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -120 | U: -102)

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Reds at Braves picks and predictions

Prediction

Braves 5, Reds 4

Moneyline

PASS.

Atlanta is the much better team and with Sale on the mound I am confident that the Braves will win as -245 favorites. However, with the line set so heavily, the Braves are not worth the risk of betting on. Bet on the run line and/or total instead.

Run line/Against the spread

BET REDS +1.5 (-110).

The Reds have finished within 1 run of the Braves in each of their last 3 losses vs. the Braves in Atlanta. Cincinnati is also a very solid ATS team, being 56-45 this season.

Atlanta is also on a cold streak entering this matchup, having lost 3 straight and being only 4-6 in its last 10 overall.

This bet is made safer given how bad Atlanta has been ATS this season, being only 44-55 overall on the year and 21-29 at home.

Over/Under

BET OVER 7.5 (-120).

The Over has hit in 6 of the last 7 Cincinnati-Atlanta matchups and 7-3 in the last 10 meetings. The Over is 3-1 in the last 4 meetings in Atlanta. For Cincinnati, the Over is 7-3 in its last 10 outings.

Be aware that the Under is 6-4 in Atlanta’s last 10 games.

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Cincinnati Reds at Atlanta Braves odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Cincinnati Reds at Atlanta Braves odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Cincinnati Reds (47-53) and Atlanta Braves (54-44) open a 3-game set Monday. First pitch from Truist Park 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: First meeting; Braves won 5-1 last year

The Reds lost 5-2 against the Washington Nationals Sunday as +100 road underdogs. Reds 3B Noelvi Marte and CF Stuart Fairchild each hit solo shots for Cincinnati, which has lost 4 straight.

The Braves have lost back-to-back games after falling 6-2 against the St. Louis Cardinals Sunday as -137 home favorites. CF Jarred Kelenic hit a solo home run, while RHP Spencer Schwellenbach allowed 4 ER in 6 innings to pick up the loss.

Reds at Braves projected starters

RHP Hunter Greene vs. RHP Reynaldo Lopez

Greene (6-4, 3.34 ERA) makes his 20th start. He has a 1.11 WHIP, 3.7 BB/9 and 10.3 K/9 in 110 1/3 innings.

Last start: Win, 6 IP, 1 ER, 2 H, 2 BB, 10 K in 8-1 home victory against Colorado Rockies July 11
Career vs. Braves: 1-0, 4.91 ERA (11 IP, 6 ER), 1.18 WHIP, 13.9 K/9 in 2 starts, including 0-0 with 4.50 ERA (6 IP, 3 ER) in 1 start last year

Lopez (7-3, 1.88 ERA) makes his 18th start. He has a 1.17 WHIP, 3.2 BB/9 and 8.9 K/9 in 95 2/3 innings.

Last start: Loss, 6 IP, 3 ER, 11 H, 0 BB, 2 K in 4-0 loss at San Diego Padres July 13
Career vs. Reds: 1-0, 1.00 ERA (9 IP, 1 ER), 3 H, 3 BB, 8 K in 4 appearances (1 start), including 0-0 with 0.00 ERA (3 IP) in 3 relief appearances last season

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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 11:05 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Reds +125 (bet $100 to win $125) | Braves -150 (bet $150 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Reds +1.5 (-165) | Braves -1.5 (+135)
Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Reds at Braves picks and predictions

Prediction

Reds 4, Braves 3

Moneyline

BET REDS (+125).

Cincinnati has scored 4 runs in 2 of its last 3 games and 5 runs in 6 of its last 10. While it has struggled coming out of the All-Star break, it faces a Braves team that has played 3 games in the last 2 days and scored 3 or fewer runs in 2 of its last 3.

In what should be a pitchers’ duel between 2 All-Stars, the fresher legs of the Reds should provide them with an advantage to steal a game on the road.

Run line/Against the spread

PASS.

There is better value on the moneyline for the Reds.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 8 (-115).

Greene and Lopez both have a phenomenal ability to limit scoring and keep runners off the base path. The Reds have scored 4 or fewer runs in 3 of their last 4 games, while the Braves have scored 3 or fewer in 3 of their last 5. Expect a low-scoring game Monday.

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Cincinnati Reds at Atlanta Braves odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Cincinnati Reds at Atlanta Braves odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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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Cincinnati Reds at Atlanta Braves odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Cincinnati Reds at Atlanta Braves odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Cincinnati Reds (4-5) square off against the Atlanta Braves (7-4) in the 2nd game of a 3-game series Tuesday. First pitch from Truist Park is scheduled for 7:20 p.m. ET. 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 1-0.

The Reds got a solid outing Monday from RHP Graham Ashcraft despite losing the game as he notched 2 ER on 6 H and 3 BB with 7 K in 6 IP. Cincinnati has lost 4 of its last 5 games.

The Braves needed 10 innings to pick up the 5-4 in the series opener. C Sean Murphy hit a walk-off 2-run HR to snap a 3-game losing skid.

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Reds at Braves projected starters

RHP Luis Cessa vs. RHP Kyle Wright

Cessa (0-0, 3.38 ERA) makes his 2nd start. He allowed 2 ER on 4 H and 3 BB with 2 K over 5 1/3 IP in his debut vs. the Chicago Cubs last Tuesday.

Threw 83 pitches in his debut
Has tallied 2 or more BB in 4 of his last 5 starts dating back to last season

Wright will make his 1st start of the season after recording a 21-5 record across 30 starts in 2022. He finished with a 3.19 ERA, 1.16 WHIP, 2.6 BB/9 and 8.7 K/9 in 180 1/3 IP.

Led all pitchers with 21 wins in 2022 and finished 10th in NL Cy Young voting
Started the season on the 15-day IL with a shoulder injury suffered in Grapefruit League

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 9:55 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Reds +190 (bet $100 to win $190) | Braves -250 (bet $250 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Reds +1.5 (+100) | Braves -1.5 (-120)
Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: -105 | U: -115)

Reds at Braves picks and predictions

Prediction

Braves 6, Reds 2

Moneyline

AVOID.

Even though the Braves (-250) are expected to easily win on Tuesday, I wouldn’t advise taking them with the lack of profit you’d receive if they get the victory.

Run line/Against the spread

BRAVES -1.5 (-120) is the choice in this matchup with Wright making his season debut for Atlanta. The Braves should also have success hitting against Cessa at home.

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Over/Under

UNDER 9 (-115) is the lean in this game with Wright taking the mound for the Braves. It remains to be seen how long he pitches in his debut, but Atlanta should be able to limit Cincinnati’s mediocre lineup.

The Under is 3-1-1 in the last 5 meetings between these clubs and the Braves are 5-0-1 to the Under in Wright’s last 6 home starts.

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Cincinnati Reds at Atlanta Braves odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Cincinnati Reds at Atlanta Braves odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

The Cincinnati Reds (1-1) and Atlanta Braves (1-1) continue their 4-game series Saturday at Truist Park. First pitch is scheduled for 7:20 p.m. ET Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Reds vs. Braves odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Season series: 1-1

Cincinnati won the opener 6-3 Thursday with 3B Brandon Drury’s 3-run, 6th-inning homer being the key blow. Atlanta responded with a 7-6 victory Friday. Braves first-year closer Kenley Jansen gave up 3 ER on 3 H and 3 BB over 1 IP in his team debut Friday.

Reds at Braves: Projected starters

RHP Vladimir Gutierrez vs. RHP Kyle Wright

Gutierrez is Cincy’s projected starter Saturday. He was 9-6 with a 4.74 ERA in 2021 (114 IP, 60 ER), 1.41 WHIP, 6.9 K/9 and 3.6 BB/9 over 22 starts his rookie season.

Career vs. Braves: 1-1, 3.00 ERA (12 IP, 4 ER), 11 H, 4 BB, 10 K in 2 starts
Vs. Braves on current roster: 7.20 FIP with a .280 batting average (BA), .363 wOBA, .541 expected slugging percentage, 14.8 K% and 89.6 mph exit velocity (EV) in 27 plate appearances

Wright takes the mound for the Braves Saturday. He spent most of 2021 pitching for Atlanta’s Triple-A affiliate. Wright pitched in almost as much in the World Series (5 2/3 IP) as the regular season (6 1/3 IP) last year.

Last season: 0-1, 9.95 ERA (6 1/3 IP, 7 ER), 1.90 WHIP, 7.1 BB/9, 8.5 K/9 in 2 starts
Never faced Reds before

Reds at Braves odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:15 p.m. ET.

Money line (ML): Reds +145 (bet $100 to win $145) | Braves -180 (bet $180 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Reds +1.5 (-140) | Braves -1.5 (+115)
Over/Under (O/U): 9.5 (O: -115 | U: -107)

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Reds at Braves prediction and picks

Prediction

Reds 6, Braves 4

Money line

SPRINKLE on the REDS (+145), if at all, with the planning of hitting their spread harder. Gutierrez made 2 quality starts versus the Braves last season and Atlanta (-180) is too expensive with Wright on the mound.

Most bettors are assuming we see the Wright from the World Series where he surrendered just 1 ER in 2 appearances. But Wright hasn’t lived up to his first-round potential in his 21 career big-league, regular-season games.

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Run line/Against the spread

BET REDS +1.5 (-140) instead of or heavier than their ML because the Braves are just 23-53 RL as home favorites since the beginning of last season and Cincy is 33-17 RL as a road underdog.

Furthermore, Atlanta’s bullpen was its biggest question mark entering 2022 and it hasn’t looked sharp in the first 2 games. The Reds moved a couple of productive bats this offseason, but there’s still pop in their lineup.

A bulk of my handicap here is a hunch that the Braves -1.5 (+115) are overpriced with an unproven starter on the mound.

TAKE the REDS +1.5 (-140).

Over/Under

LEAN to the OVER 9.5 (-115).

The Braves are 46-36-8 O/U at home since 2021, the weather forecast is predicting nearly 14 mph winds blowing out to left-center field and I’m iffy on both starters.

However, the total feels sharp, plus a vast majority of the market is backing the Over and it’s rarely profitable in sports betting to be on the same side as the public.

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Cincinnati Reds at Atlanta Braves odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Cincinnati Reds at Atlanta Braves odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

The Cincinnati Reds visit Truist Park to kick off the season against the Atlanta Braves Thursday. First pitch is scheduled for 8:08 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Reds vs. Braves odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Season series: Braves won the 2021 series 4-3.

The Reds are coming off an offseason in which they made two major trades as they moved RHP Sonny Gray to the Minnesota Twins, and shipped All-Star OF Jesse Winker and 3B Eugenio Suarez to the Seattle Mariners. Both trades returned prospects and draft picks. Cincinnati is expected to be one of the three longshots in the NL Central.

The Braves had a huge offseason as they were unable to come to terms with 1B Freddie Freeman who left for the Los Angeles Dodgers and in his place signed 1B Matt Olson. The Braves are the defending World Series champions.

Reds at Braves: Projected starters

RHP Tyler Mahle vs. LHP Max Fried

Mahle (13-6, 3.75 ERA in 2021) recorded a 1.23 WHIP, 10.5 K/9 and 3.2 BB/9 across 180 innings through 33 starts in 2022.

Was much better on the road (2.30 ERA, 1.04 WHIP) than at home (5.63 ERA, 1.48 WHIP) in 2021.
Was 0-1 with a 6.00 ERA in one start against Atlanta last year.

Fried (14-7, 3.04 ERA in 2021) had a 1.09 WHIP, 8.6 K/9 and 2.2 BB/9 through 165 2/3 IP across 28 starts last year.

Was 7-0 across 11 starts in 2020 and finished fifth in NL Cy Young voting.
Fried had a 2.94 ERA and 8.3 K/9 through 14 starts at Truist Park in 2021.

Reds at Braves odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:50 a.m. ET.

Money line (ML): Reds +145 (bet $100 to win $145) | Braves -180 (bet $180 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Reds +1.5 (-140) | Braves -1.5 (+115)
Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

Reds at Braves prediction and picks

Prediction

Braves 5, Reds 2

Money line

AVOID.

The Braves are one of the best teams in the NL. However, they aren’t worth a wager on the money line at -180. Their spread offers a better value in this matchup.

Run line/Against the spread

BET the BRAVES -1.5 (+115).

The Braves ranked eighth in total runs scored last season and finished with a 42-38 home record.

They averaged 4.9 runs per game they should be able to hit their average from a season ago while limiting an unimpressive Reds lineup with Fried on the mound.

Olson put up 39 home runs for the Oakland Athletics in 2021 and earned his first All-Star appearance. The Braves have the more powerful lineup while the Reds dealt two former All-Stars.

Reliever LHP Amir Garrett also left in the offseason which will hurt Cincinnati’s bullpen as well. The Reds had a 39-42 road record and saw a significant decline in their batting this offseason.

BET the BRAVES -1.5 (+115).

Over/Under

PASS.

I like the Under 8.5 here, especially considering Atlanta is walking out their ace and Cincinnati dealt many of its big bats from a year ago, but there’s just simply too much uncertainty on opening day.

Let’s just stick to backing the Braves.

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Cincinnati Reds at Atlanta Braves odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Wednesday’s Cincinnati Reds at Atlanta Braves odds and lines, with MLB picks and predictions.

The Cincinnati Reds (61-53) will try to halt a two-game skid when they take on the Atlanta Braves (58-55) Wednesday. First pitch is set for 7:20 p.m. ET at Truist Park. Let’s analyze the lines around the Reds vs. Braves odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Reds LHP Wade Miley (9-4, 2.75 ERA) makes his 21st start of the year. He has a 1.22 WHIP, 2.8 BB/9 and 6.9 K/9 through 121 IP.

Miley has a 51% ground ball rate that has helped him limit the damage done via home runs. In fact, his 0.67 HR/9 is fourth lowest among all qualified pitchers.
Miley has posted a 2.93 ERA along with a 6.6 K/9 and 0.73 HR/9 in 10 road starts this season. He has struggled a bit with his control in recent weeks as evidenced by a 3.8 BB/9 over his last seven starts.

Braves RHP Touki Toussaint (1-2, 4.43 ERA) makes his 5th start. He has a 1.12 WHIP, 2.4 BB/9 and 9.3 K/9 through 22 1/3 IP.

Toussaint was very good in his first two starts, including a 10 K performance in Philadelphia. However, he followed that up with a 3 1/3 IP, 7 ER outing against Milwaukee and a start in St. Louis in which he recorded just 3 K and 5 swinging strikes on 94 pitches.
He hasn’t walked many in his four big league starts this year but walked 14 in 23 1/3 IP in the minors and still boasts an ugly 5.3 BB/9 in 117 1/3 career innings in the majors.

Reds at Braves odds, lines, picks and prediction

MLB odds courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 3 p.m. ET.

Money line: Reds +100 (bet $100 to win $100) | Braves -125 (bet $125 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: Reds +1.5 (-200) | Braves -1.5 (+150)
Over/Under: 9.5 (O: -120 | U: -105)

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Prediction

Reds 6, Braves 4

Money line (ML)

The Cincinnati offense will be a tough test for Toussaint as they rank 7th in wRC+ and 2nd in OPS vs right-handed pitching on the year. The Braves currently sit 26th in wRC+ vs lefties, though they did add some right-handed bats at the trade deadline in RF Jorge Soler and LF Adam Duvall.

Toussaint continues to be hit or miss, as he can dominate one start and get blown up the next. This looks like a pretty even matchup, but we’ll side with the consistency of Miley and take the REDS (+100).

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

Each of Cincinnati’s last six road wins has been by multiple runs and there’s simply not enough value on the extra run and a half insurance.

PASS on the run line.

Over/Under (O/U)

The Over is 8-2-2 in the last 12 for the Reds against a right-handed starter.

Despite their struggles against southpaws for most of the year, the total has gone over eight of the last 10 times the Braves have faced one.

Neither offense is likely to get shut down and depending on which version of Toussaint shows up, the Reds could even have a big day. A shaky Cincinnati bullpen could also help the Braves push across a couple runs late, so look for enough offense to push this total OVER 9.5 (-120).

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