Braves vs. Reds: Betting Preview for Sept. 18

Published 5:25 am Wednesday, September 18, 2024

When the Atlanta Braves (81-70) play the Cincinnati Reds (74-78) at Great American Ball Park on Wednesday, Sept. 18 at 6:40 p.m. ET, Marcell Ozuna will be seeking his 100th RBI of the season (he’s currently sitting at 98).

At -150, the Braves are the moneyline favorites in this matchup against the Reds (+125). The over/under for this matchup is 8.5. The odds to hit the over are -110, while the odds are -110 to go under.

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Braves vs. Reds Game Info

  • Date: Wednesday, September 18, 2024
  • Time: 6:40 p.m. ET
  • Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
  • Venue: Great American Ball Park
  • TV Channel: BSOH
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo

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Matchup Betting Info

  • Moneyline Favorite: Braves -150
  • Moneyline Underdog: Reds +125
  • Over/Under: 8.5 runs (Over: -110, Under: -110)

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Braves Probable Starting Pitcher

  • Spencer Schwellenbach makes the start for the Braves, his 19th of the season. He is 6-7 with a 3.73 ERA and 113 strikeouts in 103 2/3 innings pitched.
  • In his most recent appearance on Friday against the Los Angeles Dodgers, the right-hander threw six innings, allowing two earned runs while surrendering four hits.
  • Schwellenbach is looking to collect his 10th quality start of the season.
  • Schwellenbach will try to build on a four-game streak of going five or more innings (he’s averaging 5.7 frames per outing).
  • In two of his 18 total appearances this season he has not given up an earned run.

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Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Braves are seventh in MLB play with 191 home runs. They average 1.3 per game.
  • Atlanta’s .409 slugging percentage is 12th in baseball.
  • The Braves are 19th in the majors with a .240 batting average.
  • Atlanta ranks 16th in runs scored with 646 (4.3 per game).
  • The Braves rank 19th in MLB with a .307 on-base percentage.
  • The Braves’ nine strikeouts per game rank 23rd in MLB.
  • Atlanta has the second-ranked team ERA among all MLB pitching staffs (3.56).
  • Atlanta’s pitching staff is No. 1 in the majors with a collective 9.6 strikeouts per nine innings.
  • The Braves have the sixth-lowest WHIP in the majors (1.216).

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