Braves vs. Reds: Betting Preview for Sept. 9

Published 8:27 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 looking for his 100th RBI of the season (he’s currently sitting at 98).

Oddsmakers have listed the Braves (-165) as moneyline favorites against the Reds (+135). This contest has an over/under 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) makes the start for the Braves, his 27th of the season.
  • In his last time out on Wednesday, the righty went five innings against the Colorado Rockies, giving up two earned runs while surrendering five hits.
  • Morton has registered 10 quality starts this season.
  • Morton is aiming for his sixth straight outing lasting five or more innings. He averages 5.5 frames per appearance on the hill.
  • He has had six appearances this season in which he kept his opponents to zero earned runs.

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Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Braves rank fifth-best in MLB play with 182 total home runs.
  • Atlanta’s .409 slugging percentage is 12th in MLB.
  • The Braves are 17th in MLB with a .241 batting average.
  • Atlanta is the 18th-highest scoring team in baseball, averaging 4.3 runs per game (610 total).
  • 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 has the second-ranked team ERA across all MLB pitching staffs (3.53).
  • The pitching staff for Atlanta has a collective 9.7 K/9, the first-best in the majors.
  • Braves pitchers combine for the No. 6 WHIP in baseball (1.216).

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