Reds vs. Braves: Betting Preview for Sept. 17

Published 4:24 am Tuesday, September 17, 2024

When the Atlanta Braves (81-69) match up with the Cincinnati Reds (73-78) at Great American Ball Park on Tuesday, Sept. 17 at 6:40 p.m. ET, Marcell Ozuna will be looking for his 100th RBI of the season (he’s currently sitting at 98).

Oddsmakers have tabbed the Braves (-125) as moneyline favorites versus the Reds (+105). Oddsmakers have set the over/under for this matchup at 5 runs.

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Reds vs. Braves Game Info

  • Date: Tuesday, September 17, 2024
  • Time: 6:40 p.m. ET
  • Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
  • Venue: Great American Ball Park
  • TV Channel: BSSO
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo

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Matchup Betting Info

  • Moneyline Favorite: Braves -125
  • Moneyline Underdog: Reds +105
  • Over/Under: 5 runs (Over: -110, Under: -120)

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Reds Probable Starting Pitcher

  • Brandon Williamson heads to the mound for the Reds to make his third start of the season, seeking his first win.
  • The left-hander last pitched on Wednesday, when he threw five innings against the St. Louis Cardinals, giving up one earned run.
  • Williamson has started two games this season, and he’s lasted five or more innings one time. He averages 4.3 innings per appearance.

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Reds Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Reds have hit 168 homers this season, which ranks 16th in the majors.
  • Fueled by 440 extra-base hits, Cincinnati ranks 19th in MLB with a .394 slugging percentage this season.
  • The Reds rank 26th in MLB with a team batting average of just .233.
  • Cincinnati has scored 668 runs (4.4 per game) this season, which ranks 15th in MLB.
  • The Reds have an OBP of .306 this season, which ranks 19th in MLB.
  • The Reds rank 24th with an average of 9.1 strikeouts per game.
  • Cincinnati has the 16th-ranked ERA (4.07) in the majors this season.
  • Cincinnati strikes out 8.7 batters per nine innings as a pitching staff, 11th in MLB.
  • Reds pitchers have a 1.244 WHIP this season, 12th in the majors.

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