Braves vs. Reds: Betting Preview for Sept. 17

Published 5:25 am Tuesday, September 17, 2024

When the Atlanta Braves (81-69) go head to head against the Cincinnati Reds (73-78) at Great American Ball Park on Tuesday, Sept. 17 at 6:40 p.m. ET, Marcell Ozuna will be seeking his 100th RBI of the season (he’s currently sitting at 98).

The Braves, at -115, are favored in this contest, while the Reds are underdogs at -105. This game carries an over/under of 9 runs (over -115; under -105).

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Braves vs. Reds Game Info

  • Date: Tuesday, September 17, 2024
  • Time: 6:40 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 -115
  • Moneyline Underdog: Reds -105
  • Over/Under: 9 runs (Over: -115, Under: -105)

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Braves Probable Starting Pitcher

  • Grant Holmes gets the start for the Braves, his fifth of the season. He is 2-1 with a 3.79 ERA and 54 strikeouts in 54 2/3 innings pitched.
  • His most recent time out was in relief on Saturday when the righty tossed one scoreless inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers while allowing just one hit.
  • He is trying to have his third straight appearance with no earned runs allowed.

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Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Braves average 1.3 home runs per game to rank seventh in MLB play with 188 total home runs.
  • Atlanta’s .408 slugging percentage is 12th in MLB.
  • The Braves rank 18th in MLB with a .240 batting average.
  • Atlanta has the No. 17 offense in MLB action, scoring 4.3 runs per game (641 total runs).
  • The Braves’ .306 on-base percentage ranks 19th in baseball.
  • The Braves’ nine strikeouts per game rank 23rd in baseball.
  • Atlanta’s 3.55 team ERA ranks second among all MLB pitching staffs.
  • The 9.7 strikeouts per nine innings compiled by Atlanta’s pitching staff ranks first in MLB.
  • The Braves have the fifth-lowest WHIP in MLB (1.214).

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