Braves vs. Reds: Betting Preview for July 23

Published 8:26 am Tuesday, July 23, 2024

On Tuesday, July 23, Marcell Ozuna’s Atlanta Braves (54-45) host Elly De La Cruz’s Cincinnati Reds (48-53) at Truist Park. The first pitch will be thrown at 7:20 PM ET.

The Braves, at -250, are the favorites in this contest, while the Reds are underdogs at +200. Bookmakers have listed the over/under for this matchup at 8 runs.

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Braves vs. Reds Game Info

  • Date: Tuesday, July 23, 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 -250
  • Moneyline Underdog: Reds +200
  • Over/Under: 8 runs (Over: -110, Under: -110)

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Braves Probable Starting Pitcher

  • Chris Sale makes the start for the Braves, his 19th of the season. He is 13-3 with a 2.70 ERA and 140 strikeouts in 110 2/3 innings pitched.
  • Sale is trying to record his 11th quality start of the season in this game.
  • Sale will try to pitch five or more innings for his eighth straight appearance. He’s averaging 6.1 frames per outing.
  • In three of his 18 total appearances this season he has not allowed 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 is 12th in MLB with a .404 slugging percentage.
  • The Braves’ .240 batting average ranks 17th in MLB.
  • Atlanta is the 22nd-highest scoring team in baseball, averaging 4.2 runs per game (418 total).
  • The Braves rank 24th in MLB with a .303 on-base percentage.
  • The Braves’ 8.9 strikeouts per game rank 21st in the majors.
  • Atlanta has the first-ranked team ERA across all MLB pitching staffs (3.46).
  • Atlanta’s pitching staff is third in MLB with a collective nine strikeouts per nine innings.
  • Braves pitchers combine for the No. 6 WHIP in MLB (1.195).

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