The Atlanta Braves (81-70) and Cincinnati Reds (74-78) play the 2nd game of a 3-game series Wednesday. First pitch from Great American Ball Park is slated for 6:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s MLB odds around the Braves vs. Reds odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Reds lead 4-0
The Braves lost their 3rd straight Game Tuesday, falling 6-5 to the Reds after a bullpen meltdown. Atlanta led 5-2 through the 6th inning, powered by HRs from RF Jorge Soler, 1B Matt Olson, and CF Michael Harris II. However, its bullpen surrendered 4 unanswered runs over the next 2 innings, allowing Cincinnati to pull ahead and secure the win.
Reds LF Spencer Steer hit a 7th-inning 2-run homer to put Cinncinati ahead for good. RP Alexis Diaz secured his 28th save of the season. Cincinnati remains unbeaten against Atlanta this year, improving to 4-0 in the season series.
Braves at Reds projected starters
RHP Spencer SchwelleNBAch vs. RHP Jakob Junis
SchwelleNBAch (6-7, 3.73 ERA) makes his 19th start. He has a 1.10 WHIP, 1.7 BB/9 and 9.8 K/9 in 103 2/3 IP.
- Last start: Win, 6 IP, 2 ER, 4 H, 1 BB, 6 K in 6-2 home victory against LA Dodgers Friday
- 2024 road splits: 2-3, 3.53 ERA (51 IP, 20 ER), 1.12 WHIP, 9.2 K/9 in 9 starts
- Has never faced Reds
Junis (4-0, 2.73 ERA) makes his 4th start and 21st appearance. He has a 0.89 WHIP, 1.1 BB/9 and 6.8 K/9 in 56 IP.
- Last start: No-decision, 5 IP, 1 ER, 3 H, 0 BB, 3 K in 6-1 defeat at St. Louis Cardinals Thursday
- 2024 home splits: 1-0, 2.10 ERA (25 2/3 IP, 2 ER), 0.70 WHIP, 7.0 K/9 in 10 appearances (2 starts)
- Career vs. Braves: 0-1, 6.23 ERA (8 2/3 IP, 6 ER), 11 H, 1 BB, 6 K in 3 appearances (2 starts)
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Braves at Reds odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of MLB odds. Lines last updated Tuesday at 11:39 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Braves -150 (bet $150 to win $100) | Reds +125 (bet $100 to win $125)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Braves -1.5 (+110) | Reds +1.5 (-135)
- Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Braves at Reds picks and predictions
Prediction
Reds 4, Braves 3
Moneyline
BET REDS (+125).
Betting Reds ML Wednesday is definitely worth considering, especially with those tempting plus odds. Cincinnati has been unbeatable against the Braves this season, winning all 4 meetings and outscoring Atlanta 20-10.
Meanwhile, the Braves are struggling, having lost their last 3 Games. The Reds are in better form, winning 3 of their last 4, and Junis has been impressive on the mound, giving up just 1 earned run on 4 hits over his last 14 innings. With all these factors, backing the Reds seems like a solid choice.
Run line/Against the spread
PASS.
I’ll focus my wager on the moneyline and stay away from the run line.
Over/Under
PASS.
Despite the trends favoring the Over in this one, I’m going to avoid it. These pitchers have been good lately, and I personally don’t see it as a high-scoring affair.
If you want to go with the grain here, the Over has hit in 8 of the last 10 meetings. Both squads are also coming into this game hot offensively, having gone over the total in each of their last 4 games overall.
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