Braves vs. Reds: Betting Preview for Sept. 9

Published 9:25 am Tuesday, July 23, 2024

Atlanta Braves (78-65) will match up with the Cincinnati Reds (69-75) at Truist Park on Monday, Sept. 9 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.

At -165, the Braves are listed as the moneyline favorites in this game versus the Reds (+135). This contest has a total 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

  • Charlie Morton gets the start for the Braves, his 27th of the season. He is 8-7 with a 4.24 ERA and 148 strikeouts through 142 1/3 innings pitched.
  • The righty’s most recent appearance came on Wednesday against the Colorado Rockies, when he threw five innings, surrendering two earned runs while giving up five hits.
  • Morton has 10 quality starts this season.
  • Morton is looking for his sixth straight appearance lasting five or more innings. He averages 5.5 innings per appearance on the mound.
  • He has had six appearances this season in which he held his opponents to zero earned runs.

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Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Braves average 1.3 home runs per game to rank fifth in MLB action with 182 total home runs.
  • Atlanta’s .409 slugging percentage is 12th in MLB.
  • The Braves are 17th in the majors with a .241 batting average.
  • Atlanta ranks 18th in runs scored with 610 (4.3 per game).
  • The Braves’ .306 on-base percentage ranks 19th in MLB.
  • The Braves strike out 9.1 times per game to rank 23rd in the majors.
  • Atlanta’s 3.53 team ERA ranks second across all MLB pitching staffs.
  • The 9.7 strikeouts per nine innings compiled by Atlanta’s pitching staff ranks first in MLB.
  • Braves pitchers combine for the No. 6 WHIP in MLB (1.216).

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