Braves vs. Reds: Betting Preview for Sept. 9

Published 9:24 am Tuesday, July 23, 2024

When the Atlanta Braves (78-65) go head to head against 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).

At -165, the Braves are the moneyline favorites in this game against the Reds (+135). The over/under for this game is 8.5. The odds to eclipse the over are -105, while the odds are -115 to go under.

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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.
  • The right-hander last pitched on Wednesday against the Colorado Rockies, when he tossed five innings, allowing two earned runs while giving up five hits.
  • Morton has registered 10 quality starts this season.
  • Morton is looking for his sixth straight outing lasting five or more innings. He averages 5.5 innings 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 are fifth-best in MLB action with 182 total home runs.
  • Atlanta is 12th in MLB, slugging .409.
  • The Braves rank 17th in the majors with a .241 batting average.
  • Atlanta has the No. 18 offense in baseball, scoring 4.3 runs per game (610 total runs).
  • The Braves rank 19th in MLB with a .306 on-base percentage.
  • The Braves’ 9.1 strikeouts per game rank 23rd in baseball.
  • Atlanta has a 3.53 team ERA that ranks second among all MLB pitching staffs.
  • Atlanta’s pitching staff leads MLB with a collective 9.7 strikeouts per nine innings.
  • Pitchers for the Braves combine for the No. 6-ranked WHIP in baseball (1.216).

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