Braves vs. Reds: Betting Preview for July 22

Published 12:25 pm Monday, July 22, 2024

On Monday, July 22 at 7:20 PM ET, Marcell Ozuna and the Atlanta Braves (54-44) host Elly De La Cruz and the Cincinnati Reds (47-53) in the series opener at Truist Park.

At +120, the Reds are the moneyline underdogs in this matchup against the Braves, who are listed at -145. This matchup carries an over/under of 8 runs (over +100; under -120).

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Braves vs. Reds Game Info

  • Date: Monday, July 22, 2024
  • Time: 7:20 PM 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 -145
  • Moneyline Underdog: Reds +120
  • Over/Under: 8 runs (Over: +100, Under: -120)

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Braves Probable Starting Pitcher

  • Reynaldo Lopez makes the start for the Braves, his 18th of the season. He is 7-3 with a 1.88 ERA and 95 strikeouts through 95 2/3 innings pitched.
  • In his most recent appearance on Saturday, July 13 against the San Diego Padres, the righty went six innings, allowing three earned runs while surrendering 11 hits.
  • Lopez is looking for his third quality start in a row.
  • Lopez is looking for his third straight outing lasting five or more innings. He averages 5.6 frames per appearance on the hill.
  • He has had six appearances this season in which he did not allow an earned run.

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Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Braves average 1.2 home runs per game to rank ninth in baseball with 115 total home runs.
  • Atlanta’s .407 slugging percentage ranks ninth-best in MLB.
  • The Braves’ .242 batting average ranks 16th in MLB.
  • Atlanta ranks 20th in runs scored with 417 (4.3 per game).
  • The Braves are 22nd in MLB with an on-base percentage of .304.
  • The Braves strike out 8.9 times per game, the No. 22 average in MLB.
  • Atlanta’s 3.46 team ERA ranks second across all MLB pitching staffs.
  • The nine strikeouts per nine innings compiled by Atlanta’s pitching staff ranks third in MLB.
  • Pitchers for the Braves combine for the No. 6-ranked WHIP in the majors (1.195).

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