Cincinnati Reds vs Atlanta Braves MLB Betting Prediction

MLB Cincinnati Reds vs Atlanta Braves Prediction 9/9/2024

The Cincinnati Reds (69-75) travel to face off against the Atlanta Braves (78-65) on Monday, September 9th. This game will be played at Truist Park in Atlanta and televised on BSSO. Both team’s come into this one having won their previous games. First pitch is set for 5:40 CT.

Reds vs. Braves Betting Prediction

  • Money Line Prediction: Reds (+138)
  • Over/Under Prediction: Over 8.5 Runs
  • The Reds have scored 10 or more runs in 3 of their last 15 games, indicating a strong offensive capability.
  • The Reds have won 5 of their last 10 games, showing a recent positive trend in performance.
  • The Reds have a recent away win against a top-tier team, defeating the Toronto Blue Jays 11-7 on August 21st.
  • The Reds have a balanced away record with 33 wins and 36 losses, demonstrating their ability to compete on the road.
  • The Reds have scored 5 or more runs in 8 of their last 15 games, highlighting their consistent offensive production.

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The Reds Are Coming Off A Win

The Reds pulled off a big 3-1 upset over the Mets to close out their series. Cincinnati was the +177 underdog going into this matchup. Offensively, the Reds scored their three runs on seven hits and didnjson’t hit a home run.

Julian Aguiar got the start for the Reds, going 4 2/3 innings, and didn’t give up a run. He only had two strikeouts in the outing and got the win. Buck Farmer came out of the bullpen to pick up the save and issued just two walks in his inning of work.

Cincinnati is 13.5 games behind the Brewers in the NL Central and 3.5 games behind the Cardinals for the 3rd spot in the division. The Reds have an overall record of 69-75 and are coming off a series loss to the Mets.

This season, the Reds have a 77-67 run line record, including a 42-27 mark on the road. As underdogs, they are 50-28 on the run line, but as favorites, they are 27-39. Their over/under record for the season is 67-70, with a combined run average of 8.8 runs per game.

Nick Martinez Gets The Start For The Reds

Cincinnati is sending right-hander Nick Martinez to the mound today vs. the Braves. He has made 12 starts this season and has a record of 7-6 with a 3.67 ERA. Martinez has made 38 appearances this year and has a WHIP of 1.15. In his last outing, Martinez picked up the win, going 5 2/3 innings and giving up one earned run. He has not given up more than four earned runs in any of his last four outings. Martinez has made two quality starts this year.

Reds Offense Breakdown

Elly De La Cruz has been a solid run producer for the Reds this season, as he is 2nd on the team with 65 RBIs and has a team-leading 23 home runs. However, he has struggled at the plate of late, hitting just .222 over his last seven games. Overall, De La Cruz is batting .261 for the season. Jeimer Candelario is also near the top of the Reds’ home run leaderboard, but he is batting just .225 for the season.

Over the team’s last seven games, Ty France has been swinging a hot bat, going 12/26 with a home run and three RBIs. This is part of a larger stretch for France, as he is batting .462 over his last seven games. Nick Martini is currently on a three-game hitting streak for the Reds.

The Braves Are Coming Off A Win

The Braves’s offense was hot right out of the gates in their most recent game vs. the Blue Jays, closing out their series with a 4-3 win. After allowing two runs to the Blue Jays in the top of the first, the Braves responded with a run of their own. Atlanta went on to add another two runs in the 2nd inning.

Chris Sale put together a good start for the Braves, going six innings and not giving up a run. He also issued just one walk and struck out seven Blue Jays batters. Atlanta’s bullpen couldn’t hold the lead, as the Blue Jays scored two runs in the top of the 11th to pick up the win. Raisel Iglesias took the loss out of the bullpen.

Atlanta is 40-30 at home and 38-35 on the road this season. They are 23-21 against NL East teams and have an overall series record of 26-15-5. The Braves are seven games behind the Phillies in the NL East standings with a 78-65 record.

When the over/under line is set at 8.5 runs, the Braves have a 13-23 record this season. Their games have averaged 8.1 runs, and their overall run line record is 68-75. As the favorite, they are 51-64 against the run line, while as the underdog, they are 17-11. So far, the Braves have a 66-49 record when favored and 12-16 as underdogs.

Charlie Morton Gets The Start For The Braves

Charlie Morton gets the start for the Braves today and will be looking to build off his last outing, where he gave up just two earned runs in five innings of work. In that outing, he picked up the win and finished with a solid line of 8 strikeouts, 3 walks, and 5 hits allowed. Morton has made 26 starts this season and has a record of 8-7 to go along with a 4.24 ERA. Looking at his home/road splits, Morton has an ERA of 5.1 at home compared to 5.23 on the road. His ERA for the season is 4.24.

Braves Offense Breakdown

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Marcell Ozuna has been a big run producer for the Braves this season, as his 98 RBIs are 6th in the league and the top mark on the team. He is also 5th in the league in home runs, with 37. Ozuna is batting .306 for the season and has gone 8/27 in his last seven games. Matt Olson is 2nd on the team with 79 RBIs but is hitting just .231 this season.

As a team, the Braves are 5th in home runs and are averaging 4.3 runs per game, which is 17th in the MLB. They have been better on the road this season, averaging 4.6 runs per contest. Currently, they are 15th in batting average and are 22nd in strikeouts.

Reds vs Braves Prediction

Our predicted score for this Reds vs. Braves matchup is 6-4 in favor of the Reds. With the Reds having a money line of +138, this is a great payout for a team that we have winning by two runs.

Looking at the starting pitchers, we do have Charlie Morton finishing with more strikeouts than Nick Martinez, but Martinez has a better chance of picking up the win. If you’re looking for a parlay, you could look to take the Reds on the money line and Morton to finish with the most strikeouts.


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