Braves vs. Reds: Betting Preview for Sept. 17

Published 4:24 am Tuesday, September 17, 2024

When the Atlanta Braves (81-69) go head to head against the Cincinnati Reds (73-78) at Great American Ball Park on Tuesday, Sept. 17 at 6:40 p.m. ET, Marcell Ozuna will be seeking his 100th RBI of the season (he currently has 98).

The Braves (-115), according to oddsmakers, are moneyline favorites in this matchup versus the Reds (-105) The total for this game is 9. The odds to eclipse the over are -115, while the odds are -105 to go under.

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Braves vs. Reds Game Info

  • Date: Tuesday, September 17, 2024
  • Time: 6:40 p.m. ET
  • Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
  • Venue: Great American Ball Park
  • TV Channel: BSSO
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo

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Matchup Betting Info

  • Moneyline Favorite: Braves -115
  • Moneyline Underdog: Reds -105
  • Over/Under: 9 runs (Over: -115, Under: -105)

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Braves Probable Starting Pitcher

  • Grant Holmes (2-1) takes the mound for the Braves in his fifth start of the season. He has a 3.79 ERA in 54 2/3 innings pitched, with 54 strikeouts.
  • In his last appearance — in relief on Saturday — the right-hander threw one scoreless inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers while surrendering one hit.
  • He is trying to make his third straight appearance with no earned runs allowed.

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Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Braves average 1.3 home runs per game to rank seventh in baseball with 188 total home runs.
  • Atlanta’s .408 slugging percentage ranks 12th in MLB.
  • The Braves’ .240 batting average ranks 18th in MLB.
  • Atlanta is the 17th-highest scoring team in MLB play, averaging 4.3 runs per game (641 total).
  • The Braves’ .306 on-base percentage is 19th in MLB.
  • The Braves strike out 9 times per game, the No. 23 average in baseball.
  • Atlanta has the second-ranked team ERA among all MLB pitching staffs (3.55).
  • Atlanta’s pitching staff ranks first in the majors with a collective 9.7 strikeouts per nine innings.
  • Braves pitchers combine for the No. 5 WHIP in baseball (1.214).

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