Braves vs. Reds: Betting Preview for Sept. 18

Published 5:25 am Wednesday, September 18, 2024

When the Atlanta Braves (81-70) square off against the Cincinnati Reds (74-78) at Great American Ball Park on Wednesday, Sept. 18 at 6:40 p.m. ET, Marcell Ozuna will be looking for his 100th RBI of the season (he’s currently sitting at 98).

At +125, the Reds are the moneyline underdogs in this game against the Braves, who are listed at -150. This matchup carries a total of 8.5 runs (over -110; under -110).

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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

  • Spencer Schwellenbach (6-7) gets the starting nod for the Braves in his 19th start of the season. He’s put together a 3.73 ERA in 103 2/3 innings pitched, with 113 strikeouts.
  • The right-hander last pitched on Friday against the Los Angeles Dodgers, when he threw six innings, allowing two earned runs while giving up four hits.
  • Schwellenbach enters this outing with nine quality starts under his belt this season.
  • Schwellenbach is seeking his fourth straight appearance lasting five or more innings. He averages 5.7 innings per appearance on the mound.
  • He has had two appearances this season in which he did not give up an earned run.

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Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Braves are seventh-best in MLB play with 191 total home runs.
  • Atlanta ranks 12th in MLB, slugging .409.
  • The Braves are 19th in MLB with a .240 batting average.
  • Atlanta ranks 16th in runs scored with 646 (4.3 per game).
  • The Braves’ .307 on-base percentage ranks 19th in MLB.
  • The Braves’ nine strikeouts per game rank 23rd in MLB.
  • Atlanta has a 3.56 team ERA that ranks second among all MLB pitching staffs.
  • Atlanta’s pitching staff is No. 1 in the majors with a collective 9.6 strikeouts per nine innings.
  • The Braves have the sixth-lowest WHIP in MLB (1.216).

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