Cincinnati Reds vs Atlanta Braves Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

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 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 75-87 record.