Braves vs. Reds: Betting Preview for Sept. 17

Published 5:25 am Tuesday, September 17, 2024

Atlanta Braves (81-69) will play the Cincinnati Reds (73-78) at Great American Ball Park on Tuesday, Sept. 17 at 6:40 p.m. ET. Currently sitting at 98 RBI, Marcell Ozuna will be looking to knock in his 100th run of the season.

The Braves (-115), according to sportsbooks, are moneyline favorites in this game against the Reds (-105) This matchup has a total 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 (2-1 with a 3.79 ERA and 54 strikeouts in 54 2/3 innings pitched) gets the start for the Braves, his fifth of the season.
  • In his last appearance — out of the bullpen on Saturday — the righty threw one scoreless inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers while surrendering one hit.
  • He will try for his third straight outing without surrendering an earned run.

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Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Braves rank seventh in MLB action with 188 home runs. They average 1.3 per game.
  • Atlanta ranks 12th in MLB, slugging .408.
  • The Braves have the 18th-ranked batting average in the majors (.240).
  • Atlanta ranks 17th in runs scored with 641 (4.3 per game).
  • The Braves are 19th in baseball with an on-base percentage of .306.
  • The Braves strike out nine times per game to rank 23rd in the majors.
  • Atlanta has a 3.55 team ERA that ranks second across all MLB pitching staffs.
  • Atlanta’s pitching staff is No. 1 in MLB with a collective 9.7 strikeouts per nine innings.
  • Braves pitchers combine for the No. 5 WHIP in baseball (1.214).

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