Braves vs. Reds: Betting Preview for Sept. 9

Published 8:24 am Tuesday, July 23, 2024

Atlanta Braves (78-65) will go head to head against the Cincinnati Reds (69-75) at Truist Park on Monday, Sept. 9 at 6:40 p.m. ET. Currently sitting at 98 RBI, Marcell Ozuna will be looking to drive in his 100th run of the year.

The Braves (-165), according to bookmakers, are moneyline favorites in this game versus the Reds (+135) The total for this game is 8.5. The odds to eclipse the over are -105, while the odds are -115 to go under.

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Braves vs. Reds Game Info

  • Date: Monday, September 9, 2024
  • Time: 6:40 p.m. ET
  • Location: Atlanta, Georgia
  • Venue: Truist Park
  • TV Channel: BSSO
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo

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Matchup Betting Info

  • Moneyline Favorite: Braves -165
  • Moneyline Underdog: Reds +135
  • Over/Under: 8.5 runs (Over: -105, Under: -115)

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Braves Probable Starting Pitcher

  • Charlie Morton (8-7 with a 4.24 ERA and 148 strikeouts in 142 1/3 innings pitched) makes the start for the Braves, his 27th of the season.
  • In his most recent appearance on Wednesday against the Colorado Rockies, the right-hander tossed five innings, allowing two earned runs while surrendering five hits.
  • Morton is looking to secure his 11th quality start of the season.
  • Morton will try to pitch five or more innings for his sixth straight appearance. He’s averaging 5.5 innings per outing.
  • In six of his appearances this season he did not give up an earned run.

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Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Braves rank fifth in baseball with 182 home runs. They average 1.3 per game.
  • Atlanta is 12th in baseball, slugging .409.
  • The Braves are 17th in the majors with a .241 batting average.
  • Atlanta has the No. 18 offense in MLB action, scoring 4.3 runs per game (610 total runs).
  • The Braves are 19th in MLB with an on-base percentage of .306.
  • The Braves strike out 9.1 times per game to rank 23rd in the majors.
  • Atlanta’s 3.53 team ERA ranks second across all MLB pitching staffs.
  • Atlanta’s pitching staff ranks first in the majors with a collective 9.7 strikeouts per nine innings.
  • Braves pitchers combine for the No. 6 WHIP in baseball (1.216).

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