Braves vs Reds Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Jun 23

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  • The Braves are -150 favorites vs the Reds
  • Braves starting pitcher: AJ Smith-Shawver
  • Reds starting pitcher: Luke Weaver
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The Atlanta Braves (-150) visit Great American Ball Park to take on the Cincinnati Reds (+125) on Friday, June 23, 2023. First pitch is scheduled for 6:40pm EDT in Cincinnati.

The Braves are the betting favorite in this game, with the run line sitting at -1.5 (+100).

The Braves vs Reds Over/Under is 11 total runs for the game.

This season, the Braves are 48-26 against the spread (ATS), while the Reds are 46-29 ATS.

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

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Braves-1.5 +100O 11 -105-150
Reds +1.5 -120U 11 -115+125

Braves vs Reds Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Braves will win Friday‘s MLB matchup with 72.5% confidence.

This prediction factors in starting pitchers, recent team and player hitting performances, the last 5 games for both the Braves and Reds and up-to-date player injuries.


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

Best Braves Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Michael Harris II has hit the Runs Under in 31 of his last 40 games (+15.65 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Michael Harris II has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 34 of his last 50 games (+14.40 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Ronald Acuna Jr. has hit the RBIs Over in 13 of his last 20 away games (+12.55 Units / 63% ROI)
  • Orlando Arcia has hit the Singles Over in 20 of his last 28 games (+12.10 Units / 39% ROI)
  • Michael Harris II has hit the Total Bases Under in 26 of his last 38 games (+11.70 Units / 19% ROI)

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

Best Reds Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Matt McLain has hit the Hits Over in 24 of his last 28 games (+14.35 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Jonathan India has hit the Hits Over in 20 of his last 23 games at home (+13.25 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Matt McLain has hit the Singles Over in 19 of his last 25 games (+13.15 Units / 48% ROI)
  • Jonathan India has hit the Runs Over in 27 of his last 44 games (+12.80 Units / 28% ROI)
  • Spencer Steer has hit the Hits Over in 26 of his last 34 games (+11.70 Units / 17% ROI)

Reds vs Braves Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Eddie Rosario 0.5 +340 0.5 -600
TJ Friedl 0.5 +525 0.5 -1200
Tyler Stephenson 0.5 +625 0.5 -1600
Jonathan India 0.5 +425 0.5 -900
Elly De La Cruz 0.5 +375 0.5 -650

Reds vs Braves Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Eddie Rosario 0.5 -225 0.5 +170
TJ Friedl 0.5 -210 0.5 +160
Tyler Stephenson 0.5 -190 0.5 +140
Jonathan India 0.5 -250 0.5 +190
Elly De La Cruz 0.5 -225 0.5 +165

Reds vs Braves RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Eddie Rosario 0.5 +155 0.5 -200
TJ Friedl 0.5 +220 0.5 -300
Tyler Stephenson 0.5 +200 0.5 -275
Jonathan India 0.5 +150 0.5 -200
Elly De La Cruz 0.5 +140 0.5 -185

Reds vs Braves Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
AJ Smith-Shawver 4.5 -130 4.5 +100
Luke Weaver 3.5 -140 3.5 +105
  • The Atlanta Braves have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 46 of their last 74 games (+13.00 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the Game Total Over in 38 of their last 65 games (+11.70 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the Moneyline in 15 of their last 17 games (+9.90 Units / 30% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have covered the Run Line in 13 of their last 17 games (+8.90 Units / 41% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the Team Total Over in 12 of their last 16 games (+7.50 Units / 39% ROI)
  • The Cincinnati Reds have hit the Moneyline in 33 of their last 53 games (+19.95 Units / 34% ROI)
  • The Cincinnati Reds have covered the Run Line in 46 of their last 74 games (+15.75 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Cincinnati Reds have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 26 of their last 38 games at home (+14.55 Units / 34% ROI)
  • The Cincinnati Reds have hit the Team Total Over in 20 of their last 29 games (+10.05 Units / 29% ROI)
  • The Cincinnati Reds have hit the Game Total Over in 39 of their last 68 games (+7.60 Units / 10% ROI)

Braves Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Braves have gone 36-38 against the Run Line (-2.3 Units / -2.6% ROI).

  • 48-26 when betting on the Moneyline for +7.7 Units / 6.2% ROI
  • 41-30 when betting on the total runs Over for +8 Units / 9.83% ROI
  • 30-41 when betting on the total runs Under for -15.35 Units / -18.83% ROI

Reds Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Reds have gone 46-29 against the Run Line (+14.75 Units / 15.47% ROI).

  • 40-35 when betting on the Moneyline for +12.55 Units / 15.18% ROI
  • 42-33 when betting on the total runs Over for +6.35 Units / 7.76% ROI
  • 33-42 when betting on the total runs Under for -13.2 Units / -15.87% ROI

AJ Smith-Shawver has allowed an OBP of just .250 (52 PA’s) over the last 30 days (3 games) — tied for 8th best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 9 total IP; League Avg: .313 — 95th Percentile.

Opponents are hitting just .188 (9-for-48) against AJ Smith-Shawver over the last 30 days (3 games) — 12th best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 9 total IP; League Avg: .248 — 92nd Percentile.

AJ Smith-Shawver has an ERA of 2.03 (13.1 IP)over the last 30 days (3 games) — 10th best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 9 total IP; League Avg: 4.24 — 94th Percentile.

AJ Smith-Shawver has a strike rate of just 60% (135/224) over the last 30 days (3 games) — tied for 13th lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 9 total IP; League Avg: 64% — ninth Percentile.

Reds Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Luke Weaver has allowed a slugging percentage of .590 (82 Total Bases / 139 ABs) against right-handed batters this season — 5th highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 29 total IP; League Avg: .420 — third Percentile.

Luke Weaver has allowed an OPS of .946 (149 PA’s) against right-handed batters this season — 6th highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 29 total IP; League Avg: .730 — fifth Percentile.

Luke Weaver has allowed a slugging percentage of .612 (41 Total Bases / 67 ABs) versus the bottom of the order this season — 3rd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 29 total IP; League Avg: .387 — second Percentile.

Right-handed batters are hitting .317 (44-for-139) against Luke Weaver this season — 8th highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 29 total IP; League Avg: .251 — fifth Percentile.

Braves Keys to the Game vs. the Reds

The Braves are 37-23 (.617) when allowing 2 or more home runs since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .301.

The Braves are 14-9 (.609) when allowing 10 or more hits this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .269.

The Braves are 11-5 (.688) when their opponents score in the first inning this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .393.

The Braves are 4-1 (.800) after a win as underdogs this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .451.

Reds Keys to the Game vs. the Braves

The Reds are just 9-13 (.409) after a loss as favorites since last season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .591.

The Reds are just 19-45 (.297) after a road loss since last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .449.

The Reds are 18-8 (.692) after a win as favorites since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .598.

The Reds are just 29-35 (.453) when they’ve scored in the first inning since last season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .645.

Braves hitters have an OPS of .896 (732 PA’s) against LHP this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .739.

Braves hitters are slugging .539 against LHP this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .417.

Braves hitters have an OPS of .817 (2,370 PA’s) against LHP since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .722.

Braves hitters have an OBP of .344 (2,370 PA’s) against LHP since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .317.

Reds hitters have a = 95 mph’>Hard-Hit Rate of just 33% against RHP this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 40%.

Reds hitters are slugging 1.000 on the first pitch of at-bats over the last 14 days (12 games) — best in MLB; League Avg: .599.

Reds hitters have a swing rate of just 26% on the first pitch of at-bats this season — tied for lowest in MLB; League Avg: 30%.

The Reds batted just .298 on the first pitch of at-bats in 2022 — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .336.

The Braves pitchers have allowed their opponents to score first in just 30% of their games this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 50%.

The Braves pitchers have allowed their opponents to score first in just 21% of their games on the road this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 46%.

Braves pitchers have won 60% of games in which they have allowed their opponent to score in three different innings on the road this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 26%.

Braves pitchers have won 42% of games in which they have allowed their opponent to score in three different innings since last season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 26%.

Opponents have a groundball rate of just 32% against Reds pitchers over the last 14 days (12 games) — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 42%.

Reds pitchers have walked 886 of 9,148 batters (10%) since last season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Opponents have a groundball rate of just 40% against Reds pitchers this season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

Opponents have a groundball rate of just 35% against Reds pitchers over the last 30 days (27 games) — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

Reds vs. Braves Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Tejay Antone (Reds): Elbow, D60
  • Justin Dunn (Reds): Shoulder, D60
  • Douglas Ashcraft (Reds): Calf, D15
  • Antonio Santillan (Reds): Back, D60
  • Derek Law (Reds): Elbow, D15
  • Connor Overton (Reds): Elbow, D60
  • Nicholas Lodolo (Reds): Calf, D60
  • Christian Greene (Reds): Hip, D15
  • Reiver Sanmartin (Reds): Elbow, D60
  • Vladimir Gutierrez (Reds): Elbow, D60
  • Casey Legumina (Reds): Shoulder, D15
  • Jesse Chavez (Braves): Shin, D15
  • Dylan Lee (Braves): Shoulder, D15
  • Max Fried (Braves): Forearm, D60
  • Tyler Matzek (Braves): Elbow, D60
  • Ehire Adrianza (Braves): Elbow, D60
  • Kyle Wright (Braves): Shoulder, D60
  • Kolby Allard (Braves): Oblique, D60
  • Huascar Ynoa (Braves): Elbow, D60

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