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Cincinnati Reds Look to Continue Winning Streak Against Atlanta Braves: Hunter Greene to Start Opposite Grant Holmes at Truist Park

The Cincinnati Reds (18-18) will be looking to improve their position in the NL Central standings as they take on the Atlanta Braves (16-18) at Truist Park on Wednesday night. Hunter Greene (1-2, 2.53 ERA) will start for the Reds, while Grant Holmes (2-2, 4.24 ERA) will take the mound for the Braves. The two teams have split their last 10 meetings, with Cincinnati opening as the betting favorite at -112. Stay tuned to see which team comes out on top in this Reds vs. Braves matchup. **Note: This preview was written before Tuesday's game was played.**

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Reds -112 | Braves -101
• Spread: Reds -1.5 (+150) | Braves +1.5 (-172)
• Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Cincinnati will win straight-up is 53%.

Cincinnati vs Atlanta Stats

Cincinnati Reds

The Cincinnati Reds started the season strong, but have struggled in recent weeks, losing five of their last seven games. They will look to avoid another series loss with a win on Wednesday. Cincinnati averages 4.89 runs per game, ranking eighth in the league, with a .244 batting average (15th), .325 on base percentage (12th), and .386 slugging percentage (15th). Gavin Lux leads the team with a .295 batting average, while Elly De La Cruz leads in home runs and RBI. Defensively, the Reds are giving up 4.06 runs per game (11th), with opponents batting .212 against them (third). Their 3.68 ERA ranks 11th, and they lead the league with a 1.12 WHIP. In their last game, Greene gave up one run in six innings for a 6-1 win over Washington. With a power ranking of 7, Cincinnati is ranked 7th in offense (averaging 5.03 runs per game), 11th in defense (allowing 4.06 runs per game), and currently holds an 18-18 record.

Atlanta Braves Analysis

The Atlanta Braves recently split a series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, winning the first game and looking to secure a series victory on Wednesday. They currently rank 17th in the league for offense, averaging 4.09 runs per game and have a .241 batting average. Austin Riley leads the team with a .291 batting average, eight home runs, and 25 RBI. Defensively, they are giving up an average of 4.15 runs per game and opponents have a .232 batting average against them. In their last matchup, pitcher Holmes gave up four hits and two runs in six innings resulting in a 2-1 loss. The Braves have an overall power ranking of 14 and are currently 16-18 for the season.

Cincinnati Reds Favored Over Atlanta Braves in upcoming matchup

The Cincinnati Reds have demonstrated a strong performance in their recent road games, securing victories in four out of their last five matches. Conversely, the Atlanta Braves have won three of their last five games. Cincinnati holds an advantage in this matchup due to their proficiency against right-handed pitchers, particularly in contrast to Holmes' unsteady pitching, resulting in conceding eight runs in his previous two starts. Additionally, Atlanta's bullpen is currently experiencing struggles, which could impede their ability to contain the Reds’ offensive momentum. On the pitching front, Greene has demonstrated commendable performance for Cincinnati, allowing only nine runs in his last five starts, and conceding three runs in his most recent encounters against the Braves. Given the Reds' robust bullpen ranking, they are poised to effectively stifle Atlanta's offensive efforts. Consequently, a prudent decision would be to place a bet on Cincinnati on the money line.

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