Braves vs. Reds: Betting Preview for Sept. 18
Published 5:25 am Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Atlanta Braves (81-70) will take on the Cincinnati Reds (74-78) at Great American Ball Park on Wednesday, Sept. 18 at 6:40 p.m. ET. Currently stuck at 98 RBI, Marcell Ozuna will be looking to drive in his 100th run of the season.
Bookmakers have listed the Braves (-150) as moneyline favorites versus the Reds (+125). This contest carries an over/under of 8.5 runs (over -110; under -110).
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Braves vs. Reds Game Info
- Date: Wednesday, September 18, 2024
- Time: 6:40 p.m. ET
- Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
- Venue: Great American Ball Park
- TV Channel: BSOH
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo
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Matchup Betting Info
- Moneyline Favorite: Braves -150
- Moneyline Underdog: Reds +125
- Over/Under: 8.5 runs (Over: -110, Under: -110)
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Braves Probable Starting Pitcher
- Spencer Schwellenbach (6-7) takes the mound for the Braves in his 19th start of the season. He’s put together a 3.73 ERA in 103 2/3 innings pitched, with 113 strikeouts.
- His last appearance came on Friday against the Los Angeles Dodgers, when the righty tossed six innings, surrendering two earned runs while allowing four hits.
- Schwellenbach is trying to secure his 10th quality start of the year.
- Schwellenbach is looking for his fourth straight appearance lasting five or more innings. He averages 5.7 innings per appearance on the mound.
- In two of his appearances this season 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 seventh in MLB action with 191 total home runs.
- Atlanta’s .409 slugging percentage is 12th in baseball.
- The Braves rank 19th in MLB with a .240 batting average.
- Atlanta has the No. 16 offense in baseball, scoring 4.3 runs per game (646 total runs).
- The Braves rank 19th in MLB with an on-base percentage of .307.
- The Braves strike out nine times per game to rank 23rd in MLB.
- Atlanta has a 3.56 team ERA that ranks second among all MLB pitching staffs.
- The 9.6 strikeouts per nine innings compiled by Atlanta’s pitching staff paces the majors.
- Braves pitchers combine for the No. 6 WHIP in MLB (1.216).
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