Braves vs. Reds: Betting Preview for Sept. 9

Published 8:32 am Tuesday, July 23, 2024

When the Atlanta Braves (78-65) square off against the Cincinnati Reds (69-75) at Truist Park on Monday, Sept. 9 at 6:40 p.m. ET, Marcell Ozuna will be looking for his 100th RBI of the season (he currently has 98).

At +135, the Reds are listed as the moneyline underdogs in this matchup versus the Braves, who are -165. This contest carries 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 will send Charlie Morton (8-7) to make 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 appearance on Wednesday against the Colorado Rockies, the righty threw five innings, giving up two earned runs while surrendering five hits.
  • Morton has 10 quality starts under his belt this year.
  • Morton will try to prolong a six-game streak of pitching five or more innings (he’s averaging 5.5 frames per appearance).
  • He has had six appearances this season in which he did not allow an earned run.

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Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

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

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