Braves vs Reds Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Sep 19

Reds player Tyler Stephenson looking discontented.
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  • The Braves are -200 favorites vs the Reds
  • Braves vs Reds Over / Under today: 8.5 Runs
  • Braves / Reds TV Channel: BSSO | BSOH

The Atlanta Braves (-225) visit Great American Ball Park to take on the Cincinnati Reds (+180) on Thursday, September 19, 2024. First pitch is scheduled for 1:10pm EDT in Cincinnati, OH.

This season, the Braves are 82-70 against the spread (ATS), while the Reds are 86-67 ATS.

Braves vs Reds Starting Pitchers Today:

  • Braves starting pitcher: Chris Sale 17-3, 2.38 ERA
  • Reds starting pitcher: Julian Aguiar 2-0, 4.88 ERA

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

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Braves-1.5 -135O 9 -120-225
Reds +1.5 +110U 9 +100+180

Braves vs Reds Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Braves will win Thursday‘s MLB game with 66.2% 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 6 of his last 15 away games (+25.60 Units / 171% ROI)
  • Marcell Ozuna has hit the RBIs Under in 31 of his last 36 games (+22.75 Units / 36% ROI)
  • Whit Merrifield has hit the Hits Under in 11 of his last 16 games (+12.85 Units / 80% ROI)
  • Marcell Ozuna has hit the Singles Over in 24 of his last 36 games (+12.10 Units / 31% ROI)
  • Jorge Soler has hit the Walks Over in 13 of his last 20 away games (+11.30 Units / 56% 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:

  • TJ Friedl has hit the Home Runs Over in 7 of his last 38 games (+25.95 Units / 68% ROI)
  • TJ Friedl has hit the Runs Under in 20 of his last 25 games at home (+13.10 Units / 34% ROI)
  • Elly De La Cruz has hit the Walks Under in 18 of his last 22 games at home (+11.00 Units / 28% ROI)
  • Elly De La Cruz has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 31 of his last 50 games (+10.70 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Santiago Espinal has hit the Total Bases Under in 11 of his last 14 games (+9.65 Units / 48% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the Game Total Under in 87 of their last 138 games (+34.95 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 19 of their last 26 away games (+14.00 Units / 39% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 20 of their last 26 away games (+13.30 Units / 40% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the Team Total Over in 23 of their last 35 away games (+9.80 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have covered the Run Line in 10 of their last 13 away games (+7.45 Units / 43% ROI)
  • The Cincinnati Reds have hit the Team Total Under in 40 of their last 62 games at home (+15.75 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Cincinnati Reds have covered the Run Line in 78 of their last 135 games (+13.85 Units / 8% ROI)
  • The Cincinnati Reds have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 44 of their last 74 games at home (+8.50 Units / 9% ROI)
  • The Cincinnati Reds have hit the Moneyline in 10 of their last 16 games (+7.75 Units / 48% ROI)
  • The Cincinnati Reds have hit the Game Total Under in 35 of their last 66 games at home (+7.25 Units / 10% ROI)

Braves Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Braves are 70-82 against the Run Line (-15.75 Units / -8.54% ROI).

  • 82-70 when betting on the Moneyline for -23.25 Units / -9.48% ROI
  • 57-90 when betting on the total runs Over for -40.9 Units / -24.65% ROI
  • 90-57 when betting on the total runs Under for +27.1 Units / 16.07% ROI

Reds Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Reds are 86-67 against the Run Line (+10 Units / 4.9% ROI).

  • 74-79 when betting on the Moneyline for -4.75 Units / -2.64% ROI
  • 71-74 when betting on the total runs Over for -11.2 Units / -6.62% ROI
  • 74-71 when betting on the total runs Under for -4.2 Units / -2.5% ROI

Reds vs Braves Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Matt Olson (ATL) 0.5 +180 0.5 -225
Marcell Ozuna (ATL) 0.5 +190 0.5 -250
Jorge Soler (ATL) 0.5 +290 0.5 -375
Michael Harris (ATL) 0.5 +320 0.5 -400
Ramon Laureano (ATL) 0.5 +375 0.5 -550

Reds vs Braves Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Gio Urshela (ATL) 0.5 -275 0.5 +200
Ramon Laureano (ATL) 0.5 -250 0.5 +180
Jorge Soler (ATL) 0.5 -250 0.5 +185
Amed Rosario (CIN) 0.5 -225 0.5 +170
Ty France (CIN) 0.5 -225 0.5 +170

Reds vs Braves RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Matt Olson (ATL) 0.5 -105 0.5 -125
Marcell Ozuna (ATL) 0.5 +100 0.5 -130
Jorge Soler (ATL) 0.5 +140 0.5 -190
Michael Harris (ATL) 0.5 +145 0.5 -190
Ramon Laureano (ATL) 0.5 +155 0.5 -210

Reds vs Braves Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Chris Sale (ATL) 6.5 -155 6.5 +115
Julian Aguiar (CIN) 3.5 -105 3.5 -125

32 of Chris Sale’s breaking pitch strikeouts are backdoor this season — most among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: nan — 100th Percentile.

Chris Sale has allowed a slugging percentage of just .247 (57 Total Bases / 231 ABs) when going through the lineup the second time in a game this season — 2nd best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .382 — 98th Percentile.

Chris Sale has a strikeout rate of 32% (219 SO in 681 PAs) this season — best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 23% — 100th Percentile.

Chris Sale has allowed an OPS of just .494 (252 PA’s) when going through the lineup the second time in a game this season — best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .670 — 100th Percentile.

Reds Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Julian Aguiar has not allowed a hit in the first inning in any of his last three games dating back to September 2nd — Sean Manaea has the longest active streak at 7.

Julian Aguiar has a strikeout rate of just 17% (4 SO in 24 PAs) over the past seven days (1 games) — 10th lowest among NL Starters over the last week; League Avg: 25% — 19th Percentile.

Julian Aguiar has a strikeout rate of just 26% (8 SO in 31 PAs) with two-strikes this month (3 games) — 7th lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 5 total IP; League Avg: 43% — fifth Percentile.

Julian Aguiar has allowed an OPS of just .337 (28 PA’s) vs left-handed batters this month (3 games) — 5th best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 5 total IP; League Avg: .716 — 96th Percentile.

Braves Keys to the Game vs. the Reds

The Braves are 30-17 (.638) vs top 10 scoring offenses since the 2023 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .428.

The Braves are 38-37 (.507) when their opponents score in the first inning since the 2023 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .374.

The Braves are 26-16 (.619) when tied entering the 8th inning since the 2022 season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Braves are 85-39 (.685) vs the bottom 10 runs allowed teams since the 2022 season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .577.

Reds Keys to the Game vs. the Braves

The Reds are just 34-37 (.479) after a loss as favorites since the 2022 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .589.

The Reds are just 13-26 (.333) when tied entering the 8th inning since the 2023 season — tied for lowest in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Reds are just 5-15 (.250) when tied entering the 8th inning this season — tied for lowest in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Reds are just 7-17 (.292) when tied entering the 7th inning this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Braves are batting .269 against LHP since the 2022 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .248.

The Braves have barrels in 8% of PA’s in the 2023 season (512/6,249) — best in MLB; League Avg: 5%.

Braves hitters are slugging .457 since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .407.

The Braves had an average Exit Velocity of 91.0 MPH in the 2023 season — best in MLB; League Avg: 89.0.

Reds hitters are slugging just .152 on pitches out of the zone this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .206.

The Reds are batting just .127 on pitches out of the zone since last season — tied for 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .151.

The Reds are batting just .149 with two-strikes this season — tied for 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .168.

Reds hitters have 337 extra-base hits out of 860 total hits (39%) against RHP this season — tied for 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: 35%.

The Braves pitchers allowed their opponents to score first in just 36% of their games in the 2023 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 50%.

Braves pitchers won 46% of games in which they allowed their opponent to score in three different innings in the 2023 season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 28%.

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

Braves pitchers have a strikeout rate of 26% this season — best in MLB; League Avg: 23%.

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

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

Opponents have a groundball rate of just 40% against Reds pitchers since the 2022 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

Opponents have a groundball batting average of .294 against Reds pitchers with runners on base since the 2022 season — highest in MLB; League Avg: .256.

Reds vs. Braves Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Cincinnati Reds – No Injuries Reported
  • Atlanta Braves – No Injuries Reported

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Shane Jackson is a Web Content Writer for BetMGM, covering MLB and NBA. After graduating from the University of Kansas, his previous stops include MLB.com, Lawrence Journal-World, Manhattan Mercury, Bet Chicago Sports, WynnBET, and Sportsbook Review.