The Cincinnati Reds are set to play against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park. This game is scheduled for Tuesday, May 06, 2025, with a start time of 7:15 PM. Fans can look forward to an exciting night game under the lights.

Reds vs. Braves Betting Prediction

• Money Line Prediction: Reds MoneyLine 181. The Reds have a solid road record and their pitcher, Andrew Abbott, shows a strong ERA of 2.84. This makes them a good value bet against the Braves.
• Over/Under Prediction: Under 7.5 (-102). Both teams have shown strong pitching stats, with the Reds having the best WHIP in the league. This could lead to a low-scoring game.

Team Trends

• The Cincinnati Reds have a balanced record of 18-18 this season, with a slight edge on the road at 9-8.
• The Atlanta Braves have a 16-18 record and perform better at home with a 10-5 record.
• In a recent game, the Braves defeated the Reds 4-0, with AJ Smith-Shawver allowing only 1 hit over 8 innings.
• Santiago Espinal was the only Reds player to get a hit against the Braves in their recent meeting.
• Matt Olson hit a home run and contributed 2 RBIs in the Braves’ recent win over the Reds.

Reds vs Braves Preview

The Cincinnati Reds will visit the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park for a night game on Tuesday, May 06, 2025. Andrew Abbott will take the mound for the Reds. Abbott has shown strong performance this season, with a record of 2-0 and an ERA of 2.84 over 19 innings. He aims to add another win to his record.

Chris Sale will start for the Braves. Sale has pitched 35 1/3 innings in 2025, holding a record of 1-3 with an ERA of 4.84. Despite some challenges, Sale has struck out 46 batters, showing his ability to get outs. The game will be an interesting matchup between these two left-handed pitchers.

Braves’ Key Players and Stats

The Atlanta Braves have some strong hitters this season. Austin Riley leads the team with a batting average of .291. He has hit 8 home runs and driven in 25 runs, ranking first in both categories for the team. Matt Olson is another important player for the Braves. He has a batting average of .225 but leads the team with 19 runs. Olson has also hit 6 home runs and collected 18 RBIs. Marcell Ozuna has played 31 games and has a batting average of .279. He has hit 5 home runs and scored 15 runs. Ozuna’s on-base percentage is .441, which is the highest on the team.

Cincinnati Reds: Key Players and Pitching Overview

Elly De La Cruz is a standout for the Cincinnati Reds this season. He has a batting average of .261 and leads the team with 5 home runs. De La Cruz also has 25 RBIs and 24 runs, making him a key player in the lineup. TJ Friedl adds depth to the Reds’ batting order. He has a batting average of .263 and has played 33 games. Friedl has scored 18 runs and collected 13 RBIs, contributing to the team’s success. Gavin Lux is another player to watch. With a batting average of .295, he has shown consistency at the plate. Lux has 15 RBIs and 14 runs, helping the Reds maintain their offensive strength.

Final Betting Pick

The Reds MoneyLine at 181 is a strong pick due to their solid road record of 9-8. Andrew Abbott’s ERA of 2.84 adds confidence, as he has been effective in his starts. The Braves have struggled on the road, which could give the Reds an edge in this game.

Choosing the Under 7.5 (-102) seems reasonable because both teams have strong pitching stats. The Reds lead the league with a WHIP of 1.12, suggesting they limit base runners effectively. The Braves’ pitching, with a WHIP of 1.26, also indicates a potential for a low-scoring game.

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