Braves vs. Reds: Betting Preview for Sept. 9

Published 8:26 am Tuesday, July 23, 2024

When the Atlanta Braves (78-65) take on the Cincinnati Reds (69-75) at Truist Park on Monday, Sept. 9 at 6:40 p.m. ET, Marcell Ozuna will be seeking his 100th RBI of the season (he currently has 98).

The Braves (-165), according to sportsbooks, are moneyline favorites in this matchup against the Reds (+135) The total for this matchup is 8.5. The odds to hit the over are -105, while the odds are -115 to go under.

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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 last time out came on Wednesday against the Colorado Rockies, when he tossed five innings, surrendering two earned runs while giving up five hits.
  • Morton is trying to record his 11th quality start of the year.
  • Morton is seeking his sixth straight outing lasting five or more innings. He averages 5.5 frames per appearance on the mound.
  • He has had six appearances this season in which he did not give up an earned run.

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Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

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

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