Atlanta Braves vs. Cincinnati Reds in MLB Speedway Classic at Bristol Motor Speedway: Can Chase Burns Secure First Career Win?

The Atlanta Braves will face off against the Cincinnati Reds in the MLB Speedway Classic at Bristol Motor Speedway on Saturday evening. The Braves, with a record of 46-63, are sending Spencer Strider to the mound, while the Reds, with a record of 58-53, will have Chase Burns pitching. The Braves currently lead the season series 4-2. Can Chase Burns secure his first career win in this matchup? Stay tuned for the Braves vs. Reds prediction. Be sure to follow all the action at !

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Braves -120 | Reds +105
Spread: Braves -1.5 (+135) | Reds +1.5 (-155)
Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Atlanta will win straight-up is 55%.

Atlanta Braves

Spencer Strider will start on Saturday afternoon for the Atlanta Braves after an outstanding performance in his recent outing against the Royals. The veteran righty has been solid in July, sporting a 3.45 ERA and a 1.22 WHIP. Despite the Braves' struggles this season, they have some bright spots in players like Ozzie Albies and Austin Riley. Ronald Acuna Jr. will not play due to injury. Overall, the Braves are looking to improve their performance on the mound and on the road, where they have a 20-37 record.

Cincinnati Reds

Chase Burns, the Cincinnati Reds' top prospect, will take the mound to conclude the series after a strong performance against the Dodgers where he struck out 10 batters and did not give up a home run. Despite struggling to contain the opposition this season, he has accumulated 45 strikeouts in 27.1 innings pitched with a 6.26 ERA and a 1.54 WHIP. The Reds are currently three games out of a wildcard spot and recently made some trades to strengthen their roster.

On the offensive side, Elly De La Cruz has been a standout player with 15 RBIs in July and a total of 72 RBIs and 19 homers this season. Matt McLain has struggled recently with only one RBI in his last 10 games and a subpar .649 OPS on the year. Austin Hays has been consistent, tallying 42 RBIs in 62 games. Noelvi Marte has not recorded any RBIs against the Braves this season but has 28 RBIs in 42 games overall.

The Reds have been averaging 4.59 runs per game and have a solid pitching staff with a 3.90 ERA, positioning them well in the playoff race.

Atlanta Braves Struggling with Key Injuries, Cincinnati Reds Making Playoff Push

The Atlanta Braves have recently struggled, losing seven of their last nine games and falling out of playoff contention for the wild card. Their lineup is missing key player Acuna Jr. On the other hand, the Cincinnati Reds have been active in acquiring new talent through trades and are making a push for a wildcard spot, winning six of their last nine games. Despite solid performances from Braves pitcher Spencer Strider, the team has been unable to secure victories when he is on the mound, losing four of his last six starts. In contrast, Reds pitcher Chase Burns, a highly regarded rookie, has been impressive since his promotion last month. Burns has given up two or fewer runs in three of his last four games and has accumulated 47 strikeouts in just 21.2 innings this season, including 20 strikeouts in his last two outings.

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