Atlanta Braves at Cincinnati Reds: odds, tips and predictions

The Atlanta Braves (81-69) and Cincinnati Reds (73-78) begin a 3-game series on Tuesday. First pitch from Great American Ball Park is scheduled for 6:40 p.m. ET. Let's check out BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Odds for Braves vs. Reds and place your best bets with our expert MLB tips and predictions.

Season series: Reds lead 3-0

The Braves head into a 6-game road trip after splitting a 4-game series with the LA Dodgers in Atlanta. They struggled in their last two games, losing 18-2. Now just 1 game behind the Mets for the final Wild Card spot, Atlanta is trying to rebound and keep its playoff hopes alive.

The Reds return to Cincinnati after a 10-game road trip that ended the season at 5-5. The trip capped off with a series against the Twins in Minnesota. Back at Great American Ballpark, the Reds are on a roll, winning their last 4 home games and improving their season record there to 36-39.

Expected Braves starters at Reds

RHP Grant Holmes against LHP Brandon Williamson

Holmes (2-1, 3.79 ERA) makes his 5th start and 23rd appearance. He has a 1.24 WHIP, 1.8 BB/9 and 8.9 K/9 in 54 2/3 IP.

• Last appearance: No decision, 1 IP, 0 ER, 1 H, 0 BB, 0 K in the 10-1 home win against the Dodgers on Saturday
• 2024 Away Splits: 1-1, 3.86 ERA (28 IP, 12 ER), 1.32 WHIP, 8.7 K/9 in 10 games
• Has not managed more than 2 IP or 33 pitches in any of his last 8 appearances
• Replacement for Reynaldo Lopez, who is on the 15-day IL due to a shoulder injury

Williamson (0-0, 2.08 ERA) makes his 3rd start and 4th appearance. He has a WHIP of 0.77, 2.1 BB/9 and 7.6 K/9 in 13 IP.

• Last start: No decision, 5 IP, 1 ER, 3 H, 2 BB, 5 K in the 2-1 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday
• 2024 Away Splits: 0-0, 2.70 ERA (3 1/3 IP, 1 ER (2 R), 0.90 WHIP, 13.5 K/9 in 1 start

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Braves vs Reds odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; visit the USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds Hub for a complete list of MLB odds. Odds last updated at 12:08 a.m. ET.

• Moneyline (ML): Braves -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | Reds -105 (bet $105 to win $100)
• Running Line (RL)/Against the Spread (ATS): Braves -1.5 (+140) | Reds +1.5 (-165)
• Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Tips and predictions for the Braves at the Reds

forecast

Reds 6, Braves 4

Money line

BET ON THE REDS (-105).

Cincinnati has absolutely dominated Atlanta this season, going 3-0 and outscoring them 14-5. After a long road trip, the Reds will be glad to return home, where they have had some success recently. The Braves, on the other hand, are limping and will have to start with a reliever since Lopez was placed on the injured list.

On the other hand, Williamson has been solid since returning to the rotation, allowing only 2 ERs in his 2 starts this season. This game is perfect for another Cincinnati win.

Running Line/Against the Spread

HAPPEN.

I will focus my bets on the moneyline and stay away from the run line.

Over/Under

BET OVER 9 (-110).

The over has been reached in 7 of the last 9 meetings, which shows a clear trend when these teams play each other. Both teams come into this game strong offensively as well, having gone over the total in each of their last 3 games.

Cincinnati has averaged just under 4.5 runs per game (RPG) at home, while Atlanta has averaged just over 4.5 RPG on the road. Since both teams can score and have posted high point totals in the past, over seems like a safe bet here.

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