Braves vs. Reds: Betting Preview for Sept. 19

Published 12:24 am Thursday, September 19, 2024

Marcell Ozuna and the Atlanta Braves (82-70) face off against Elly De La Cruz and the Cincinnati Reds (74-79) in the series rubber match at Great American Ball Park on Thursday, Sept. 19. The game will begin at 1:10 p.m. ET.

At -210, the Braves are the moneyline favorites in this matchup versus the Reds (+170). The total for this game is 8. The odds to exceed 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

  • The Braves are sending Chris Sale (17-3) to the mound for his 29th start of the season. He is 17-3 with a 2.35 ERA and 219 strikeouts through 172 2/3 innings pitched.
  • The lefty’s most recent time out came on Saturday against the Los Angeles Dodgers, when he tossed six innings, surrendering one earned run while giving up five hits.
  • Sale is aiming for his eighth straight quality start.
  • Sale will try to prolong an eight-game streak of pitching five or more innings (he’s averaging 6.2 frames per appearance).
  • In six of his 28 total appearances this season he has not given up an earned run.

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Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Braves average 1.3 home runs per game to rank sixth in MLB action with 193 total home runs.
  • Atlanta is 12th in MLB, slugging .410.
  • The Braves’ .241 batting average ranks 18th in MLB.
  • Atlanta ranks 16th in runs scored with 653 (4.3 per game).
  • The Braves are 19th in MLB with a .307 on-base percentage.
  • The Braves strike out nine times per game to rank 23rd in the majors.
  • 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.
  • Pitchers for the Braves combine for the No. 5-ranked WHIP in baseball (1.214).

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