Wednesday’s game that pits the Cincinnati Reds (74-78) against the Atlanta Braves (81-70) at Great American Ball Park is expected to be a tight matchup based on our computer prediction, which projects a final score of 5-4 in favor of the Reds. Game time is at 6:40 p.m. ET on Sept. 18.

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Braves vs. Reds Matchup Info

• When: Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 6:40 p.m. ET
• Where: Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, Ohio
• How to Watch on TV: BSOH
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Braves vs. Reds Predictions

• Score Prediction: Reds 5, Braves 4
• Total Prediction: Over 8.5 runs

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Braves vs. Reds Betting Lines

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Braves Betting Insights

• Atlanta has been the favorite in 120 games this season, and has come away with the win 68 times (56.7%) in those contests.
• The Braves have a win-loss record of 42-31 when favored by -155 or better by oddsmakers this year.
• Atlanta’s games have gone over the total in 55 of 151 opportunities.
• The Braves had a 6-5 record in the 11 games they were favored on the moneyline over their last 15 matchups.
• Over its past 15 matchups (all 15 of them had set totals), Atlanta and its opponents combined to go over the run total six times.

Reds Betting Insights

• Cincinnati has gone 40-44 in games it was listed as the moneyline underdog (winning 47.6% of those games).
• The Reds are 11-10 (winning 52.4% of their games) when playing as a moneyline underdog of +130 or longer.
• Cincinnati has combined with opponents to hit the over on the total 71 times this season for a 71-72-8 record against the over/under.
• The Reds have played as underdogs in 15 of their past 15 games and won 10 of those contests.
• When it comes to hitting the over, Cincinnati and its opponents are 6-9-0 in its past 15 games with a total.

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Braves vs. Reds Probable Pitchers

Braves’ Starting Pitcher: Spencer Schwellenbach

• The 24-year-old has pitched in 18 games this season with an ERA of 3.73, a 5.65 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.100.
• Spencer Schwellenbach’s team is 5-7 this season when he starts and they are the moneyline favorite.
• In games Schwellenbach has started, his team is 8-10.
• In Schwellenbach’s 18 starts with a total, the teams have hit the over four times.

Reds’ Starting Pitcher: Jakob Junis

• In 22 games this season, the 32-year-old has an ERA of 2.73, with 6.8 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are hitting .211 against him.
• The Reds were the underdog on the moneyline for two Jakob Junis starts this season — they lost both.
• Junis’ team is 1-3 in his four starts.
• Junis’ team has not hit the over in any of his four starts with a total this season.

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