The Cincinnati Reds will play the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on Monday, May 05, 2025. The game is set to start at 7:15 PM under the night sky. Fans can look forward to an exciting game between these two teams.

Reds vs. Braves Betting Prediction

• Money Line Prediction: Reds MoneyLine 123. The Reds have a better record and a stronger road performance. Brady Singer’s pitching stats are solid, which could give them an edge.
• Over/Under Prediction: Under 8.5 (-107). Both teams have shown average hitting, and the Reds’ pitching is strong. This could lead to fewer runs being scored.

Team Trends

• Cincinnati Reds have a record of 18-17 this season, placing them 3 games back in the NL Central.
• Atlanta Braves have a 15-18 record this season and are 6 games back in the NL East.
• Cincinnati Reds’ home record stands at 9-10, while their road record is 9-7.
• Atlanta Braves perform better at home with a 9-5 record compared to a 6-13 road record.
• In recent games, the Atlanta Braves won against the Los Angeles Dodgers with Austin Riley hitting 2 home runs.

Reds vs Braves Preview

The Cincinnati Reds will send Brady Singer to the mound against the Atlanta Braves. Singer has made six starts this season with a record of 4-1. He has an ERA of 3.24 and has struck out 36 batters in 33 1/3 innings. His WHIP stands at 1.08, showing solid control on the mound.

On the other side, AJ Smith-Shawver will pitch for the Braves. Smith-Shawver has started four games this season. He has a record of 1-2 with an ERA of 4.26. He has pitched 19 innings, striking out 22 batters. Both teams will look to their starters to set the tone for the game at Truist Park.

Atlanta Braves: Key Players and Stats

Austin Riley leads the Atlanta Braves with his hitting skills. He has a batting average of .292 and has hit 8 home runs, ranking first in the league and on the team. Riley also has 24 RBIs, which places him at the top in both categories.

Matt Olson plays first base and has a batting average of .222. He has scored 18 runs, making him second on the team. Olson has hit 5 home runs and has 16 RBIs, ranking third on the team in both categories.

Marcell Ozuna serves as the designated hitter for the Braves. His batting average is .287, and he has an impressive on-base percentage of .447. Ozuna has hit 5 home runs and scored 15 runs, placing him third in both categories on the team.

Cincinnati Reds: Key Players and Stats

Elly De La Cruz plays shortstop for the Cincinnati Reds. He has a batting average of .269 and leads the team with 5 home runs. De La Cruz also leads the team with 24 runs and 25 RBIs. TJ Friedl is the center fielder for the Reds. He has a batting average of .271 and has scored 18 runs. Friedl has 13 RBIs, which ranks him fourth on the team. Gavin Lux covers left field for the Reds. His batting average is .300, making him a reliable hitter. Lux has 15 RBIs, placing him third on the team.

Final Betting Pick

The Reds have a slight edge with their road record of 9-7, compared to the Braves’ 6-13 away record. Brady Singer’s pitching stats are strong, with a 3.24 ERA and a 1.08 WHIP over 33 1/3 innings. This gives the Reds a good chance on the MoneyLine at 123.

For the Over/Under prediction, the Under 8.5 seems reasonable. The Reds’ pitching is solid, with a team ERA of 3.65 and a WHIP of 1.12. Both teams have shown average hitting, which may keep the total runs under 8.5.

All odds are courtesy of Action247 Sportsbook. Good luck!!

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