Braves vs. Reds: Betting Preview for Sept. 9

Published 9:24 am Tuesday, July 23, 2024

When the Atlanta Braves (78-65) match up with 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’s currently sitting at 98).

The Braves (-165), according to oddsmakers, are moneyline favorites in this matchup against the Reds (+135) This contest has a total of 8.5 runs (over -105; under -115).

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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 (8-7 with a 4.24 ERA and 148 strikeouts in 142 1/3 innings pitched) gets the start for the Braves, his 27th of the season.
  • The righty last appeared on Wednesday against the Colorado Rockies, when he went five innings, allowing two earned runs while giving up five hits.
  • Morton enters the matchup with 10 quality starts under his belt this season.
  • Morton is looking for his sixth straight appearance lasting five or more innings. He averages 5.5 frames per appearance on the mound.
  • In six of his 26 total appearances this season he has not given 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 MLB play with 182 total home runs.
  • Atlanta’s .409 slugging percentage ranks 12th in MLB.
  • 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 a .306 on-base percentage.
  • The Braves strike out 9.1 times per game to rank 23rd in baseball.
  • Atlanta’s 3.53 team ERA ranks second across all MLB pitching staffs.
  • The pitching staff for Atlanta has a collective 9.7 K/9 to pace the majors.
  • Pitchers for the Braves combine for the No. 6-ranked WHIP in MLB (1.216).

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