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Braves Favored to Secure Home Win Against Reds in Series Opener with Lodolo and Schwellenbach on the Mound - Predictions Inside!

The Cincinnati Reds are set to take on the Atlanta Braves in the series opener with Nick Lodolo pitching for the Reds and Spencer Schwellenbach for the Braves. The Braves currently lead the series 2-1. The Braves are the betting favorites with odds at -172. Stay tuned for our prediction on whether the Braves can secure a home win in this matchup.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Reds +150 | Braves -172
• Spread: Reds +1.5 (-145) | Braves -1.5 (+125)
• Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Atlanta will win straight-up is 63%.

Cincinnati vs Atlanta Stats

Cincinnati Reds

The Cincinnati Reds have decided to start Nick Lodolo in their upcoming game against the Braves. Lodolo, despite a rough outing in his last game, has been one of the better pitchers in the league this season with a 3.27 ERA and 3-3 record in 41.1 innings of work. This will be Lodolo's first career meeting against the Braves.

The Reds have been struggling recently, dropping three of their past four series and falling just below the .500 mark for the season. They will be looking for more production from Elly De La Cruz, who has had success against the Braves in the past but has yet to contribute in the current series. Spencer Steer and Jose Trevino have also been key contributors for the team this season.

Overall, the Reds have a solid offense, averaging 4.78 runs per game, and a respectable pitching staff with a 3.60 ERA. They are currently ranked 8th in offense and 11th in defense, with an overall record of 18-19 this season.

Atlanta Braves Analysis

The Atlanta Braves will have Spencer Schwellenbach on the mound to conclude the series on Thursday afternoon, despite his previous rough outing against the Dodgers. Schwellenbach has been the Braves' best starter this season, with mostly solid performances. The team is in need of series wins as they are five games out of first in the division. They have recently shown improvement after a tough stretch, winning two of their last three games. Matt Olson and Austin Riley have been key contributors offensively, while Ozzie Albies has struggled compared to his usual standards. The Braves are averaging 4.03 runs per game and have a subpar 4.02 ERA. Their power ranking is 10th, with rankings of 17th for offense and 14th for defense. Cincinnati has had recent success against Atlanta with a 3-0 record in their last three matchups.

Cincinnati Reds Struggle Against Atlanta Braves, Look to Turn Things Around

The Cincinnati Reds have encountered recent challenges in securing victories, having lost three of their last four series and four of their past five games. On the other hand, the Atlanta Braves are a team in urgent need of series wins, despite demonstrating a stronger performance than their record indicates by winning four of their last five series. They have only suffered six losses at home this season.

In their previous matchups, Reds pitcher Nick Lodolo allowed six runs against the Nationals, while Braves pitcher Spencer Schwellenach has maintained a solid 3.28 ERA at home. The Braves have emerged victorious in three out of Schwellenbach's four home appearances. Notably, the Braves have limited the Reds to just five runs in the first three games of this series. Considering that five of the Reds' recent six defeats have been by two or more runs, it is advisable to consider the run line for this matchup.

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