The Cincinnati Reds will take on the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on Thursday, May 08, 2025. The game is set to begin at 7:15 PM and will be played under the night sky. Fans can expect a competitive game between these two teams.

Reds vs. Braves Betting Prediction

• Money Line Prediction: Reds MoneyLine: +150. The Reds have a slightly better road record and a strong pitching performance from Nick Lodolo this season. This gives them a chance to win against the Braves.
• Over/Under Prediction: Under 8.0 (-116). Both teams have solid pitching stats, and recent games between them have been low-scoring. This suggests a lower total score is likely.

Team Trends

• The Cincinnati Reds have a balanced record of 19-19 this season, with a slightly better performance on the road (10-9) than at home (9-10).
• The Atlanta Braves have a record of 17-19 this season, with a strong home record of 11-6 but a weaker road record of 6-13.
• In a recent game on May 7th, 2025, the Cincinnati Reds won against the Atlanta Braves 4-3, with Hunter Greene striking out six batters in three innings.
• Chris Sale of the Atlanta Braves had a standout performance on May 6th, 2025, striking out ten Reds batters over 6 2/3 innings without allowing a run.
• Austin Riley of the Atlanta Braves hit two home runs and drove in four runs in a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers on May 4th, 2025.

Reds vs Braves Preview

The Cincinnati Reds visit Truist Park to play the Atlanta Braves on Thursday night. Nick Lodolo will take the mound for the Reds. He has pitched in seven games this season, holding a 3-3 record with an ERA of 3.27. Lodolo has shown control with a WHIP of 1.04 and has struck out 31 batters over 41 1/3 innings.

Spencer Schwellenbach will start for the Braves. He has also appeared in seven games this season. Schwellenbach has a 1-3 record and a 3.92 ERA. His WHIP stands at 1.11, and he has recorded 37 strikeouts in 41 1/3 innings. Both pitchers will aim to lead their teams to a win under the lights.

Atlanta Braves: Key Players and Stats

The Atlanta Braves have some standout hitters this season. Austin Riley leads the team with a batting average of .289. He has hit 8 home runs and has 25 RBIs, both ranking first on the team. Riley also ranks first in the league for home runs and RBIs. Matt Olson is another key player for the Braves. He has played 36 games and has a batting average of .227. Olson has hit 6 home runs and scored 19 runs, ranking first in the league for runs. Marcell Ozuna adds depth to the lineup. He has a batting average of .268 and an on-base percentage of .428. Ozuna has 5 home runs and 13 RBIs, contributing to the team’s offensive efforts.

Cincinnati Reds: Key Players and Season Stats

Elly De La Cruz is a standout player for the Reds. He has played 38 games with a batting average of .265. De La Cruz leads the team in home runs, runs, and RBIs, showing his impact on the field. TJ Friedl adds strength to the Reds’ lineup. He has a batting average of .273 over 35 games. Friedl is second on the team in runs and fourth in RBIs. Gavin Lux also contributes to the Reds’ offense. He has a batting average of .302 and has played 34 games. Lux ranks third on the team in RBIs, adding depth to their batting order.

Final Betting Pick

The Reds have shown a solid road performance with a 10-9 record, which is slightly better than their home record. Nick Lodolo’s strong season stats, including a 3.27 ERA and a 1.04 WHIP, make the Reds MoneyLine a reasonable pick. Lodolo’s ability to keep opponents’ batting averages low adds confidence to this choice.

For the Over/Under prediction, both teams have demonstrated good pitching stats. The Reds have a team ERA of 3.59, while the Braves have a 4.02 ERA. Recent games between these teams have been low-scoring, supporting the Under 8.0 prediction. This suggests that another low-scoring game is likely.

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