Braves vs. Reds: Betting Preview for Sept. 18
Published 4:25 am Wednesday, September 18, 2024
When the Atlanta Braves (81-70) take on the Cincinnati Reds (74-78) at Great American Ball Park on Wednesday, Sept. 18 at 6:40 p.m. ET, Marcell Ozuna will be seeking his 100th RBI of the season (he’s currently sitting at 98).
At -150, the Braves are the moneyline favorites in this matchup versus the Reds (+125). The total for this game is 8.5. The odds to eclipse the over are -110, while the odds are -110 to go under.
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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
- The Braves will send Spencer Schwellenbach (6-7) to make his 19th start of the season. He is 6-7 with a 3.73 ERA and 113 strikeouts in 103 2/3 innings pitched.
- In his most recent appearance on Friday, the righty went six innings against the Los Angeles Dodgers, allowing two earned runs while surrendering four hits.
- Schwellenbach has recorded nine quality starts this season.
- Schwellenbach will aim to last five or more innings for his fourth straight appearance. He’s averaging 5.7 innings per outing.
- In two of his 18 total appearances this season he has not allowed an earned run.
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Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance
- The Braves rank seventh-best in baseball with 191 total home runs.
- Atlanta’s .409 slugging percentage is 12th in baseball.
- The Braves have the 19th-ranked batting average in the majors (.240).
- Atlanta ranks 16th in runs scored with 646 (4.3 per game).
- The Braves rank 19th in baseball with a .307 on-base percentage.
- The Braves’ nine strikeouts per game rank 23rd in the majors.
- Atlanta has the second-ranked team ERA among all MLB pitching staffs (3.56).
- Atlanta’s pitching staff leads MLB with a collective 9.6 strikeouts per nine innings.
- Pitchers for the Braves combine for the No. 6-ranked WHIP in baseball (1.216).
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