On Tuesday, a series opener is on the schedule, with the Atlanta Braves (81-69) visiting the Cincinnati Reds (73-78) at 6:40 p.m. ET.

The Braves are favored (-125 moneyline odds) when they take the field at the Reds (+106). The scheduled starters are Grant Holmes (2-1) for the Atlanta Braves, and Brandon Williamson for the Cincinnati Reds.

The Braves lost 9-0 to the Dodgers yesterday, with Max Fried (six innings, giving up three earned runs on two hits while striking out seven) on the line for the loss. Michael Harris II went 1-for-2 to lead the Braves offensively in the defeat.

Sunday, the Reds fell to the Twins 9-2. Rhett Lowder was the losing pitcher after he went 5 1/3 innings, giving up three earned runs on six hits while striking out five. Spencer Steer led the Reds’ offense, going 1-for-3 with a triple and an RBI.

Ahead of watching this Braves vs. Reds matchup, here is what you need to know about Tuesday’s action on the diamond, including viewing options.

Atlanta Braves vs. Cincinnati Reds odds and betting lines

MLB odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Tuesday at 9:16 a.m. ET. For a full list of Sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.

  • Favorite: Braves (-125, bet $125 to win $100)
  • Underdog: Reds (+106, bet $100 to win $106)
  • Over/under: 9

Braves vs. Reds: Live streaming info & game time

  • Game Day: Tuesday, September 17, 2024
  • Game Time: 6:40 p.m. ET
  • Stadium: Great American Ball Park
  • TV Channel: Bally Sports
  • Live Stream: Fubo (Watch for free)

Braves stats and trends

Braves betting records

  • The Braves have won 66, or 55.9%, of the 118 games they’ve played as favorites this season.
  • This season Atlanta has won 57 of its 102 games, or 55.9%, when favored by at least -125 on the moneyline.
  • The Braves have a 55.6% chance to win this game based on the implied probability of the moneyline.
  • Atlanta and its opponents have hit the over in 56 of its 150 games with a total this season.
  • The Braves are 69-80-0 ATS in their 149 games with a spread this season.

Grant Holmes (Braves probable starter)

  • Holmes (2-1) gets the starting nod for the Braves in his fifth start of the season. He’s put together a 3.79 ERA in 54 2/3 innings pitched, with 54 strikeouts.
  • In his most recent appearance — out of the bullpen on Saturday — the righty threw one scoreless inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers while surrendering one hit.
  • In 22 games this season, the 28-year-old has amassed a 3.79 ERA and 8.9 strikeouts per nine innings, while allowing a batting average of .268 to opposing hitters.
  • He will attempt for his third straight appearance without allowing an earned run.
  • The opposing Reds offense has the 19th-ranked slugging percentage (.394) and ranks 16th in MLB play with 168 home runs. It has a collective .233 batting average, and is 26th in MLB with 1159 total hits and 15th in MLB action scoring 668 runs.
  • Head-to-head against the Reds this season, Holmes has pitched 4 2/3 innings, giving up two earned runs on five hits while striking out eight.

Braves batting stats

  • The Braves have hit 188 homers this season, which ranks seventh in the league.
  • Fueled by 459 extra-base hits, Atlanta ranks 12th in MLB with a .408 slugging percentage this season.
  • The Braves rank 18th in MLB with a .240 team batting average.
  • Atlanta ranks 17th in the majors with 641 total runs scored this season.
  • The Braves have an on-base percentage of .306 this season, which ranks 19th in the league.
  • Atlanta is ranked 23rd in strikeouts per game (9.0) among MLB offenses.

Reds stats and trends

Reds betting records

  • The Reds have won in 39, or 46.4%, of the 84 contests they have been named as odds-on underdogs this year.
  • This year, Cincinnati has won 30 of 64 games when listed as at least +106 or worse on the moneyline.
  • Oddsmakers have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Reds have a 48.5% chance of pulling out a win.
  • Contests with Cincinnati has gone over the total set by oddsmakers in 70 of 150 chances this season.
  • The Reds have posted a record of 82-67-0 against the spread this season.

Brandon Williamson (Reds probable starter)

  • Williamson (0-0) takes the mound first for the Reds to make his third start of the season.
  • The left-hander last appeared on Wednesday against the St. Louis Cardinals, when he tossed five innings, allowing one earned run while giving up three hits.
  • In three games this season, he has compiled a 2.08 ERA and averages 7.6 strikeouts per nine innings while opposing batters are hitting .159 against him.
  • Williamson has put together one start this year where he pitched five or more innings.
  • He will take the hill against a Braves team that is batting .240 as a unit (18th in the MLB). They are also slugging a collective .408 (12th in the league) with 188 total home runs (seventh in MLB action).

Reds batting stats

  • The Reds average 1.1 home runs per game to rank 16th in baseball with 168 total home runs.
  • This season, Cincinnati ranks 19th in baseball with a .394 slugging percentage.
  • The Reds have the fifth-worst batting average in the majors (.233).
  • Cincinnati scores the 15th-most runs in baseball (668 total, 4.4 per game).
  • The Reds’ .306 on-base percentage is 19th in baseball.
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