Braves vs. Reds: Betting Preview for Sept. 9

Published 9:24 am Tuesday, July 23, 2024

Atlanta Braves (78-65) will match up with the Cincinnati Reds (69-75) at Truist Park on Monday, Sept. 9 at 6:40 p.m. ET. Currently sitting at 98 RBI, Marcell Ozuna will be looking to drive in his 100th run of the season.

The Braves (-165), according to sportsbooks, are moneyline favorites in this game versus the Reds (+135) This matchup has an over/under of 8.5 runs (over -105; under -115).

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Braves vs. Reds Game Info

  • Date: Monday, September 9, 2024
  • Time: 6:40 p.m. ET
  • Location: Atlanta, Georgia
  • Venue: Truist Park
  • TV Channel: BSSO
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo

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Matchup Betting Info

  • Moneyline Favorite: Braves -165
  • Moneyline Underdog: Reds +135
  • Over/Under: 8.5 runs (Over: -105, Under: -115)

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Braves Probable Starting Pitcher

  • The Braves are sending Charlie Morton (8-7) out for his 27th start of the season. He is 8-7 with a 4.24 ERA and 148 strikeouts through 142 1/3 innings pitched.
  • In his most recent time out on Wednesday against the Colorado Rockies, the righty went five innings, allowing two earned runs while surrendering five hits.
  • Morton is trying to collect his 11th quality start of the season.
  • Morton is aiming for his sixth straight outing lasting five or more innings. He averages 5.5 innings per appearance on the hill.
  • In six of his appearances this season he did not give up an earned run.

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Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Braves average 1.3 home runs per game to rank fifth in MLB play with 182 total home runs.
  • Atlanta is 12th in baseball with a .409 slugging percentage.
  • The Braves have the 17th-ranked batting average in the majors (.241).
  • Atlanta has the No. 18 offense in MLB play, scoring 4.3 runs per game (610 total runs).
  • The Braves’ .306 on-base percentage ranks 19th in MLB.
  • The Braves strike out 9.1 times per game, the No. 23 mark in MLB.
  • Atlanta has the second-ranked team ERA across all MLB pitching staffs (3.53).
  • The pitching staff for Atlanta has a collective 9.7 K/9, the first-best in the majors.
  • Braves pitchers combine for the No. 6 WHIP in MLB (1.216).

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