Braves vs. Reds: Betting Preview for Sept. 9

Published 9:28 am Tuesday, July 23, 2024

Atlanta Braves (78-65) will take on the Cincinnati Reds (69-75) at Truist Park on Monday, Sept. 9 at 6:40 p.m. ET. Currently sitting at 98 RBI, Marcell Ozuna will be looking to knock in his 100th run of the season.

At -165, the Braves are listed as the 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) gets the starting nod for the Braves in his 27th start of the season. He’s put together a 4.24 ERA in 142 1/3 innings pitched, with 148 strikeouts.
  • His most recent time out came on Wednesday against the Colorado Rockies, when the right-hander went five innings, surrendering two earned runs while giving up five hits.
  • Morton has recorded 10 quality starts this season.
  • Morton will look to build on a six-game streak of lasting five or more innings (he’s averaging 5.5 frames per outing).
  • 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 action with 182 total home runs.
  • Atlanta’s .409 slugging percentage is 12th in baseball.
  • The Braves have the 17th-ranked batting average in the majors (.241).
  • Atlanta is the 18th-highest scoring team in baseball, averaging 4.3 runs per game (610 total).
  • The Braves are 19th in baseball with an on-base percentage of .306.
  • The Braves’ 9.1 strikeouts per game rank 23rd in baseball.
  • Atlanta has the second-ranked team ERA among all MLB pitching staffs (3.53).
  • Atlanta’s pitching staff is first in MLB with a collective 9.7 strikeouts per nine innings.
  • Braves pitchers combine for the No. 6 WHIP in the majors (1.216).

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