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Cincinnati Reds Favored Over Atlanta Braves in Exciting September Baseball Matchup

As we head into the middle of the week, there is an exciting matchup between the Atlanta Braves and the Cincinnati Reds to look forward to in September baseball. The Braves have a record of 81-69, while the Reds are at 73-78. The Braves are favored to win, with Spencer Schwellenbach (ERA: 3.73) starting as their pitcher, and Jakob Junis (ERA: 2.73) starting for the Reds. The opening line has the Braves at -152, with the current line at Atlanta -148. Stay tuned for an exciting game ahead.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Braves -148 | Reds +134
• Spread: Braves -1.5 (+107) | Reds +1.5 (-125)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Atlanta will win straight-up is 60%.

Atlanta vs Cincinnati Stats

Atlanta Braves

Despite a disappointing 2024 season, the Atlanta Braves are still in the running for a playoff spot, currently sitting one game back of the final NL wild-card spot. The team has been struggling with inconsistent performances, especially in their lineup, with standout performances coming from DH Marcel Ozuna. Pitcher Spencer Schwellenbach has been a bright spot on the mound with solid stats in his rookie year. The Braves will need to improve quickly to secure a postseason berth as they face tough competition in the final stretch of the season.

Cincinnati Reds Analysis

The Cincinnati Reds have had a somewhat disappointing season in 2024 compared to their successful run last year. Despite high expectations for their young team, they have fallen short of contention for a wild card spot, currently sitting at 73-78. However, the Reds have shown improvement recently, winning 5 of their last 8 games and still have a chance to finish the season at .500. The team's offense has been solid, led by shortstop Elly De La Cruz who leads in multiple categories including stolen bases. On Wednesday, the Reds will rely on veteran pitcher Jakob Junis, who has been performing well with an ERA of 2.73. Despite their struggles, the Reds are positioned at 17 in power rankings and rank 15th for offense and 14th for defense. They will face a tough Atlanta team where they have struggled in their recent matchups.

Cincinnati Reds Expected to Continue Winning Streak Against Struggling Atlanta Braves

The Cincinnati Reds are favored at +130 odds over the Atlanta Braves for their Wednesday night matchup. The Braves have had a mediocre performance recently, suffering two consecutive heavy defeats by a total score of 18-2. On the other hand, the Reds have been on a winning streak, clinching 5 out of their last 8 games, including a successful road series against the Twins where they averaged 7 runs per game. This indicates a significant improvement in their offensive capabilities. While Spencer Schwellenbach is expected to maintain stability on the mound for Atlanta, Jakob Junis has been in impressive form both as a starter and a reliever. Junis will be aiming to continue his streak of allowing one or fewer runs in his last 4 games on Wednesday.

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