Braves vs. Reds: Betting Preview for Sept. 18

Published 4:25 am Wednesday, September 18, 2024

When the Atlanta Braves (81-70) take on 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 versus the Reds (+125). The total for this game is 8.5. The odds to eclipse 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

  • The Braves will send Spencer Schwellenbach (6-7) to make his 19th start 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, the righty went six innings against the Los Angeles Dodgers, allowing two earned runs while surrendering four hits.
  • Schwellenbach has recorded nine quality starts this season.
  • Schwellenbach will aim to last five or more innings for his fourth straight appearance. He’s averaging 5.7 innings per outing.
  • In two of his 18 total appearances this season he has not allowed an earned run.

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Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Braves rank seventh-best in baseball with 191 total home runs.
  • Atlanta’s .409 slugging percentage is 12th in baseball.
  • The Braves have the 19th-ranked batting average in the majors (.240).
  • Atlanta ranks 16th in runs scored with 646 (4.3 per game).
  • The Braves rank 19th in baseball with a .307 on-base percentage.
  • The Braves’ nine strikeouts per game rank 23rd in the majors.
  • Atlanta has the second-ranked team ERA among all MLB pitching staffs (3.56).
  • Atlanta’s pitching staff leads MLB with a collective 9.6 strikeouts per nine innings.
  • Pitchers for the Braves combine for the No. 6-ranked WHIP in baseball (1.216).

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