Braves vs. Reds: Betting Preview for Sept. 19

Published 1:24 am Thursday, September 19, 2024

Marcell Ozuna and the Atlanta Braves (82-70) will visit Elly De La Cruz and the Cincinnati Reds (74-79) at Great American Ball Park on Thursday, Sept. 19, with a start time of 1:10 p.m. ET.

The Braves (-210), according to oddsmakers, are moneyline favorites in this game versus the Reds (+170) The total for this game is 8. The odds to eclipse the over are -115, while the odds are -105 to go under.

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Braves vs. Reds Game Info

  • Date: Thursday, September 19, 2024
  • Time: 1:10 p.m. ET
  • Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
  • Venue: Great American Ball Park
  • TV Channel: BSSO
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo

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Matchup Betting Info

  • Moneyline Favorite: Braves -210
  • Moneyline Underdog: Reds +170
  • Over/Under: 8 runs (Over: -115, Under: -105)

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Braves Probable Starting Pitcher

  • Chris Sale makes the start for the Braves, his 29th of the season. He is 17-3 with a 2.35 ERA and 219 strikeouts in 172 2/3 innings pitched.
  • In his most recent time out on Saturday, the lefty threw six innings against the Los Angeles Dodgers, giving up one earned run while surrendering five hits.
  • Sale is trying to notch his eighth straight quality start in this matchup.
  • Sale is seeking his eighth straight outing lasting five or more innings. He averages 6.2 frames per appearance on the hill.
  • He has made six appearances this season in which he did not surrender an earned run.

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Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Braves average 1.3 home runs per game to rank sixth in baseball with 193 total home runs.
  • Atlanta ranks 12th in MLB, slugging .410.
  • The Braves have the 18th-ranked batting average in the league (.241).
  • Atlanta has the No. 16 offense in MLB play, scoring 4.3 runs per game (653 total runs).
  • The Braves rank 19th in MLB with an on-base percentage of .307.
  • The Braves’ nine strikeouts per game rank 23rd in MLB.
  • Atlanta has the second-ranked team ERA across all MLB pitching staffs (3.55).
  • Atlanta’s pitching staff leads the majors with a collective 9.6 strikeouts per nine innings.
  • Braves pitchers combine for the No. 5 WHIP in baseball (1.214).

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