Braves vs. Reds: Betting Preview for Sept. 17

Published 5:25 am Tuesday, September 17, 2024

When the Atlanta Braves (81-69) play the Cincinnati Reds (73-78) at Great American Ball Park on Tuesday, Sept. 17 at 6:40 p.m. ET, Marcell Ozuna will be looking for his 100th RBI of the season (he’s currently sitting at 98).

Bookmakers have listed the Braves (-115) as moneyline favorites versus the Reds (-105). This game has an over/under of 9 runs (over -115; under -105).

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Braves vs. Reds Game Info

  • Date: Tuesday, September 17, 2024
  • Time: 6:40 p.m. ET
  • Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
  • Venue: Great American Ball Park
  • TV Channel: BSSO
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo

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Matchup Betting Info

  • Moneyline Favorite: Braves -115
  • Moneyline Underdog: Reds -105
  • Over/Under: 9 runs (Over: -115, Under: -105)

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Braves Probable Starting Pitcher

  • Grant Holmes (2-1) takes the mound for the Braves in his fifth start of the season. He’s put together a 3.79 ERA in 54 2/3 innings pitched, with 54 strikeouts.
  • The right-hander last appeared in relief on Saturday, when he threw one scoreless inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers while giving up one hit.
  • He will attempt for his third straight outing without giving up an earned run.

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Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Braves rank seventh-best in MLB action with 188 total home runs.
  • Atlanta’s .408 slugging percentage ranks 12th in baseball.
  • The Braves have the 18th-ranked batting average in the majors (.240).
  • Atlanta is the 17th-highest scoring team in MLB play, averaging 4.3 runs per game (641 total).
  • The Braves are 19th in MLB with a .306 on-base percentage.
  • The Braves’ nine strikeouts per game rank 23rd in the majors.
  • Atlanta’s 3.55 team ERA ranks second among all MLB pitching staffs.
  • Atlanta’s pitching staff ranks first in MLB with a collective 9.7 strikeouts per nine innings.
  • Braves pitchers combine for the No. 5 WHIP in the majors (1.214).

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