Reds vs. Braves: Betting Preview for Sept. 9

Published 9:24 am Tuesday, July 23, 2024

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

At +135, the Reds are listed as the moneyline underdogs in this matchup versus the Braves, who are listed at -165. This contest’s total has been listed at 8.5. You can get -105 odds on the over and -115 odds on the under.

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Reds vs. Braves 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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Reds Probable Starting Pitcher

  • Nick Martinez (7-6) will take the mound for the Reds, his 13th start of the season.
  • The right-hander gave up one earned run and allowed six hits in 5 2/3 innings pitched against the Houston Astros on Wednesday.
  • He has started 12 games this season, earning a quality start (6 or more IP, 3 or fewer ER) in two of them.
  • Martinez has pitched five or more innings in two straight games and will look to extend that streak.
  • He has 20 appearances this season with zero earned runs allowed out of his 38 chances this season.

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Reds Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Reds’ 164 home runs rank 13th in Major League Baseball.
  • Cincinnati is 16th in MLB with a slugging percentage of .397 this season.
  • The Reds have a team batting average of .233 this season, which ranks 25th among MLB teams.
  • Cincinnati ranks 14th in the majors with 641 total runs scored this season.
  • The Reds have the 19th-ranked on-base percentage in MLB this season (.306).
  • The Reds rank 23rd in strikeouts per game (9.1) among MLB offenses.
  • Cincinnati pitchers have a combined ERA of 4.12 ERA this year, which ranks 16th in MLB.
  • Cincinnati has an 8.7 K/9 rate this season as a pitching staff, which ranks 11th in the majors.
  • The Reds rank 15th in MLB with a combined 1.255 WHIP this season.

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