Braves vs Reds Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Jul 31

Cincinnati Reds' Spencer Steer runs while flying out during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros, Friday, June 16, 2023, in Houston.
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  • The Reds are -170 favorites vs the Braves
  • Braves vs Reds Over / Under today: 9.5 Runs
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The Atlanta Braves (+145) visit Great American Ball Park to take on the Cincinnati Reds (-175) on Thursday, July 31, 2025. First pitch is scheduled for 7:10pm EDT in Cincinnati, OH, OH.

This season, the Braves are 45-62 against the spread (ATS), while the Reds are 59-49 ATS.

Braves vs Reds Starting Pitchers Today:

  • Braves starting pitcher: Carlos Carrasco 2-2, 5.91 ERA
  • Reds starting pitcher: Andrew Abbott 8-1, 2.09 ERA

Braves vs. Reds Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Braves+1.5 -135O 9.5 -115+145
Reds -1.5 +110U 9.5 -105-175

Braves vs Reds Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Reds will win Thursday‘s MLB game with 59.4% confidence, factoring in game simulations, recent player performances, starting pitchers and injuries.


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We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Braves players for Thursday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Braves Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Michael Harris II has hit the Home Runs Over in 2 of his last 6 games (+8.30 Units / 138% ROI)
  • Austin Riley has hit the Hits Under in 11 of his last 15 away games (+8.20 Units / 33% ROI)
  • Austin Riley has hit the Runs Under in 17 of his last 25 games (+7.35 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Ozzie Albies has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 17 of his last 25 games (+7.35 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Austin Riley has hit the Singles Under in 8 of his last 9 games (+6.95 Units / 65% ROI)

And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Reds players for Thursday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Reds Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Matt McLain has hit the RBIs Under in 17 of his last 20 games at home (+10.75 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Andrew Abbott has hit the Earned Runs Under in 16 of his last 20 games (+10.60 Units / 41% ROI)
  • Elly De La Cruz has hit the Total Bases Over in 13 of his last 20 games at home (+7.00 Units / 32% ROI)
  • Matt McLain has hit the Runs Over in 16 of his last 25 games at home (+7.00 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Matt McLain has hit the Singles Over in 15 of his last 25 games at home (+6.45 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the Game Total Over in 13 of their last 18 games (+9.80 Units / 49% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 19 of their last 30 games (+6.45 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the Team Total Under in 44 of their last 78 games (+5.20 Units / 6% ROI)
  • The Cincinnati Reds have hit the Game Total Under in 54 of their last 86 games (+22.10 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Cincinnati Reds have hit the Moneyline in 23 of their last 35 games at home (+8.85 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Cincinnati Reds have covered the Run Line in 21 of their last 35 games at home (+8.30 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Cincinnati Reds have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 13 of their last 21 games (+4.35 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Cincinnati Reds have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 54 of their last 99 games (+3.75 Units / 3% ROI)

Braves Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Braves are 42-63 against the Run Line (-23.02 Units / -18.35% ROI).

  • 45-62 when betting on the Moneyline for -42.63 Units / -26.38% ROI
  • 47-53 when betting on the total runs Over for -11.3 Units / -9.52% ROI
  • 53-47 when betting on the total runs Under for +1.7 Units / 1.45% ROI

Reds Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Reds are 59-49 against the Run Line (+2.97 Units / 2.04% ROI).

  • 57-52 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.2 Units / 0.9% ROI
  • 41-64 when betting on the total runs Over for -28.64 Units / -24.01% ROI
  • 64-41 when betting on the total runs Under for +19.05 Units / 15.79% ROI

Reds vs Braves Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Austin Riley (ATL) 0.5 +220 0.5 -275
Matt Olson (ATL) 0.5 +225 0.5 -285
Elly De La Cruz (CIN) 0.5 +290 0.5 -375
Will Benson (CIN) 0.5 +290 0.5 -375
Sean Murphy (ATL) 0.5 +310 0.5 -400

Reds vs Braves Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Jurickson Profar (ATL) 0.5 -275 0.5 +195
Ozzie Albies (ATL) 0.5 -235 0.5 +175
Gavin Lux (CIN) 0.5 -225 0.5 +170
Tyler Stephenson (CIN) 0.5 -220 0.5 +165
Matt Olson (ATL) 0.5 -220 0.5 +170

Reds vs Braves RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Austin Hays (CIN) 0.5 +100 0.5 -130
Austin Riley (ATL) 0.5 +120 0.5 -155
Elly De La Cruz (CIN) 0.5 +125 0.5 -165
Matt Olson (ATL) 0.5 +135 0.5 -175
Tyler Stephenson (CIN) 0.5 +140 0.5 -190

Reds vs Braves Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Andrew Abbott (CIN) 4.5 -155 4.5 +120
Carlos Carrasco (NYY) 3.5 -135 3.5 +105

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Reds Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Opponents are hitting just .091 (6-for-66) against Andrew Abbott’s elevated fastball this season — best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 42 total IP; League Avg: .214 — 100th Percentile.

Opponents had a Hard-Hit Rate of just 15% (13/85) against Andrew Abbott on sliders in the 2024 season — best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 64 total IP; League Avg: 34% — 100th Percentile.

Opponents have a Hard-Hit Rate of just 17% (20/115) against Andrew Abbott’s slider since last season — best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 107 total IP; League Avg: 35% — 100th Percentile.

Andrew Abbott has located his fastball away 55% of the time (432/787) this season — 3rd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 42 total IP; League Avg: 42% — 98th Percentile.

Braves Keys to the Game vs. the Reds

The Braves are just 4-29 (.121) when allowing 2 or more home runs this season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .289.

The Braves are just 35-7 (.833) when leading entering the 8th inning this season — tied for 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .911.

The Braves are just 4-10 (.286) when tied entering the 7th inning this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Braves are just 11-60 (.155) when allowing 2 or more home runs since last season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .289.

Reds Keys to the Game vs. the Braves

The Reds are just 9-23 (.281) when tied entering the 8th inning since last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Reds are just 17-34 (.333) when tied entering the 8th inning since the 2023 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Reds are just 9-101 (.082) when trailing entering the 7th inning since last season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .134.

The Reds are 26-6 (.812) when they’ve hit 2 or more home runs this season — 4th best in MLB; League Avg: .711.

Braves hitters are slugging .976 on the first pitch of at-bats over the last 14 days — best in MLB; League Avg: .590.

The Braves are just 3-16 (-67.5% ROI) when slight moneyline underdogs (+101 to +149) this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 46%.

The Braves are just 5-20 (-60.4% ROI) when underdogs this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 45%.

The Braves batted .326 when facing the starting pitcher for the 3rd time in a game in 2023 — best in MLB; League Avg: .267.

The Reds are batting just .218 against LHP this season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .240.

The Reds are batting just .223 against LHP since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .243.

Reds hitters are slugging just .344 against LHP this season — tied for 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .386.

Reds hitters have an OPS of just .642 (1,041 PA’s) against LHP this season — 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .694.

Batters facing the Braves pitchers have struck out on pitches in the zone 42% of the time this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 50%. this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 50%.

Opponents have a miss rate of 28% against Braves pitchers since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: 25%.

Braves pitchers have walked 15% of batters when facing the leadoff batter in the inning over the past seven days (6 games) — tied for highest in MLB; League Avg: 7%.

Opponents have a miss rate of 28% against Braves pitchers since the 2023 season — best in MLB; League Avg: 25%.

Opponents have a groundball rate of just 39% against Reds pitchers since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

Batters facing the Reds pitchers have struck out on pitches in the zone 53% of the time this season — 4th highest in MLB; League Avg: 50%. this season — 4th highest in MLB; League Avg: 50%.

Opponents have a groundball rate of just 39% against Reds pitchers since the 2023 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

Opponents have a groundball rate of just 39% against Reds pitchers this season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 42%.

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