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2024 MLB Handicapping – Cincinnati Reds vs Atlanta Braves
(47-53) Cincinnati Reds vs. Atlanta Braves (54-44)
Date: Monday, July 22nd
Time: 7:20 ET
Venue: Truist Park Atlanta, GA
Projected Starting Pitchers: Hunter Greene vs. Reynaldo López
MLB Moneyline Odds: Reds +133 | Braves -157 (Bet Now!)
Today’s MLB Run Line Betting Odds: Reds +1.5 | Braves -1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: 8
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Reds vs. Braves Gameday
At Truist Park in Atlanta, GA, the Braves will host the Reds in an NL matchup. The first pitch is scheduled for 7:20 PM. The weather forecast is calling for 85 degrees with light rain.
Reynaldo López will take the mound for the Braves, while Hunter Greene will start for the Reds. The Braves are currently favored to win, with a money line payout of -157 compared to the Reds’ +133. The over/under line is currently set at 8 runs.
Cincinnati Reds
Cincinnati is 47-53 overall, putting them 5th in the NL Central. They trail the Brewers by 10.5 games and are just a half-game behind the Cubs for 4th place in the division. The Reds head into today’s game having dropped four straight games, losing the final game of their series vs. the Phillies and then getting swept by the Nationals.
At home, the Reds are 25-28 this year and 22-25 on the road. As the underdog, the Reds’ overall record is 22-31 compared to 25-22 as the favorite. Cincinnati’s overall series record is 11-18-3, and they are coming off being swept by the Nationals.
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Cincinnati will be looking to get back on track after closing out their series vs. the Nationals with a 5-2 loss. This was the Reds’ third straight loss, and all three came on the road. Going into the game, the Reds were the slight favorite at -106 on the money line. Things started off well for the Reds, as they got on the board with a run in the 2nd inning but couldn’t hold the lead, as the Nationals scored two runs in the 3rd to go ahead. Cincinnati’s offense scored their only other run in the 5th.
Andrew Abbott put together a good start for the Reds, going 6 2/3 innings, and didn’t give up a run. However, the Reds’ bullpen couldn’t close things out, and Lucas Sims took the loss. The Reds also wasted a big game from Stuart Fairchild, who homered in the 2nd inning, going 1/3.
Reds Gambling
The Cincinnati Reds are on the road today against the Atlanta Braves, and the over/under line for the game is set at 8 runs. The Reds have a combined run average of 8.6 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 45-51. The average over/under line for their games this season is 9 runs, and when the line is set at 8 runs, their record is 5-8. Overall, 69.0% of their games have had over/under lines set higher than 8 runs, while only 18.0% have had lines set lower than 8 runs.
The Reds have been a solid run line bet on the road this season, going 30-17. Their average run margin on the road is +0.6, and they have covered the run line in three straight road games. They have been a better run line bet as an underdog, going 32-21, compared to 21-26 as a favorite.
Reds Stats
The Cincinnati Reds have been a middle-of-the-pack offensive team this season, averaging 4.4 runs per game, which ranks 14th in the league. Their batting average of .230 is 21st in the league, and they strike out 9 times per game, which is 25th in the league. Elly De La Cruz has been one of the Reds’ top hitters this season, with a .255 batting average and 17 home runs. In his last 5 games, he has gone 5 for 19 with 2 home runs. Rece Hinds has struggled recently, going 3 for 15 in his last 4 games. The Reds have a few players on hitting streaks, including Elly De La Cruz with a 9-game streak.
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Atlanta Braves
Heading into today’s game vs. the Reds, the Braves are 2nd in the NL East, trailing the Phillies by 8.5 games. Atlanta is 54-44 overall, and they are 14-12 against other teams in the NL East. The Braves lost the final two games of their series vs. the Cardinals, and they are 5-5 over their last 10 games.
At home, the Braves are 30-19 this season and 24-25 on the road. As the favorite, the Braves have gone 50-35 and 4-9 as the underdog. So far, they have dropped two straight games, and their home favorite record is 30-18 this year.
The Braves will be looking to get back on track after closing out their series vs. the Cardinals with a 6-2 loss. This was especially tough, as it closed out a series where the Braves were the heavy favorite. Atlanta scored a run to take the early lead but gave it all right back in the 2nd inning. The Cardinals added another run in the 3rd to take the lead for good. Atlanta’s offense scored their only other run in the 4th.
Spencer Schwellenbach had a rough outing, giving up four earned runs on seven hits and issuing three walks. The Braves also wasted a big game from Jarred Kelenic, who homered in the 1st inning but finished just 1/4.
Braves Gambling
Atlanta has had 63 of their games this season with over/under lines set higher than 8 runs, which is 64.3% of their games. Their games have averaged 7.9 runs per game, and their over/under record is 34-59 on the season. When the over/under line is set at 8 runs, their record is 4-8-1.
When betting the run line on the Braves, it’s been a coin flip this season, as they are 45-53. They have been a better bet on the road, going 24-25 compared to 21-28 at home. Their average run differential is +0.6 runs per game, and they are 39-46 vs. the run line as the favorite.
Braves Stats
The Braves have been an average offensive team this season, ranking 13th in batting average and 9th in total home runs. Their runs per game are below average, as they rank 18th in the league both at home and on the road. Marcell Ozuna has been the team’s best hitter, leading the team in batting average, on-base percentage, home runs, and RBIs. He’s been on fire lately, hitting .410 with 5 home runs and 7 RBIs over his last 10 games. The Braves have a few players on hitting streaks, including Ozuna, Eddie Rosario, Travis d’Arnaud, Ronald Acuña Jr., and Michael Harris II.
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Reds Braves Pitching
Hunter Greene will be looking to build off his last outing, where he faced the Rockies and picked up the win. In that July 11th outing, he went 6 innings and gave up just 1 earned run. Looking at his overall numbers, Greene has made 19 starts and has a record of 6-4. His ERA for the season is 3.34, along with a WHIP of 1.11. Greene has turned in eight quality starts this year and is averaging 10.28 strikeouts per nine innings. For the season, he has allowed 10 homers and is averaging 3.67 walks per nine innings.
Right-hander Reynaldo López gets the start for the Braves today as he faces the Reds at home. He has made 17 starts this season and has a record of 7-3 with a 1.88 ERA. Looking at his overall numbers, López has a WHIP of 1.17 and has issued 3.2 walks per nine innings compared to 8.94 strikeouts. López has turned in 10 quality starts this year and has been particularly tough at home, coming in with a record of 4-0 and a 1.27 ERA. In his last outing, he took the loss, giving up three earned runs in six innings of work.
Cincinnati Reds vs. Atlanta Braves MLB Baseball Betting Trends
- The Reds head into the game having gone 5-5 straight-up in their last ten games on the road.
- The Reds they are 6-4 vs. the runline in their previous ten games on the road.
- Conversely, the Braves are 5-5 over their last ten home games (straight-up).
- Furthermore, the Braves have a 4-6 mark vs. the runline across their last ten home games.
- Also, the Reds are 0-3 in their last three games as the favorite. On the other hand, they are 2-1 as the underdog (last 3).
- The Braves have a record of 2-1 across their last three games when favored. As the underdog, they are 1-2 in their last three games.
Cincinnati Reds vs. Atlanta Braves 4* Free MLB Betting Pick:
Our predicted score for this Reds vs. Braves game is 5-4 in favor of the Reds. So, we are recommending that you take the Reds on the money line, where they are offering a payout of +133.
Looking at the starting pitchers, Reynaldo López is projected to finish with six strikeouts, while Hunter Greene is projected to finish with eight. However, Greene has a better chance of picking up a win, according to our projections.
Offensively, the Braves are projected to finish with eight hits, compared to the Reds, who are projected to finish with nine. However, the Braves are projected to finish with fewer runs, as they are projected to finish with four, compared to the Reds with five.
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