Reds vs Braves Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, May 6

Atlanta Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. (13) runs during a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Tuesday, May 2, 2023, in Miami.
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  • The Braves are -225 favorites vs the Reds
  • Reds vs Braves Over / Under today: 8 Runs
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The Cincinnati Reds (+185) visit Truist Park to take on the Atlanta Braves (-225) on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. First pitch is scheduled for 7:15pm EDT in Atlanta, GA, GA.

This season, the Reds are 18-18 against the spread (ATS), while the Braves are 17-17 ATS.

Reds vs Braves Starting Pitchers Today:

  • Reds starting pitcher: Andrew Abbott 2-0, 2.84 ERA
  • Braves starting pitcher: Chris Sale 1-3, 4.84 ERA

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

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Reds+1.5 -115O 8.5 -118+185
Braves -1.5 -105U 8.5 -102-225

Reds vs Braves Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Braves will win Tuesday‘s MLB game with 65.0% 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 Reds players for Tuesday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Reds Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Noelvi Marte has hit the Home Runs Over in 3 of his last 7 away games (+22.70 Units / 324% ROI)
  • Santiago Espinal has hit the Hits Over in his last 9 games (+9.90 Units / 49% ROI)
  • Matt McLain has hit the Total Bases Under in 12 of his last 15 games (+9.90 Units / 49% ROI)
  • Elly De La Cruz has hit the Singles Over in 11 of his last 15 away games (+7.70 Units / 48% ROI)
  • Tyler Stephenson has hit the RBIs Under in 9 of his last 10 away games (+6.95 Units / 31% ROI)

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

Best Braves Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Matt Olson has hit the Home Runs Over in 4 of his last 8 games at home (+13.75 Units / 172% ROI)
  • Austin Riley has hit the Hits Over in 19 of his last 25 games (+11.85 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Chris Sale has hit the Pitching Outs Under in 15 of his last 20 games (+11.40 Units / 45% ROI)
  • Austin Riley has hit the Runs Under in 15 of his last 20 games (+9.55 Units / 39% ROI)
  • Austin Riley has hit the RBIs Over in 9 of his last 15 games at home (+9.20 Units / 61% ROI)
  • The Cincinnati Reds have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 14 of their last 25 games (+5.80 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Cincinnati Reds have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 16 of their last 26 games (+4.90 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Cincinnati Reds have hit the Moneyline in 8 of their last 13 away games (+4.35 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The Cincinnati Reds have hit the Game Total Under in 5 of their last 11 away games (+3.80 Units / 32% ROI)
  • The Cincinnati Reds have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 14 of their last 24 games (+2.55 Units / 9% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the Team Total Under in their last 6 games at home (+6.05 Units / 83% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have covered the Run Line in 8 of their last 13 games at home (+5.80 Units / 42% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 20 of their last 32 games (+4.95 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the Moneyline in 8 of their last 11 games at home (+4.45 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 4 of their last 7 games (+0.60 Units / 7% ROI)

Reds Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Reds are 19-17 against the Run Line (-2.45 Units / -4.82% ROI).

  • 18-18 when betting on the Moneyline for -1 Units / -2.28% ROI
  • 16-19 when betting on the total runs Over for -4.8 Units / -8.49% ROI
  • 19-16 when betting on the total runs Under for +1.25 Units / 2.18% ROI

Braves Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Braves are 17-17 against the Run Line (+0 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 16-18 when betting on the Moneyline for -8.1 Units / -16.63% ROI
  • 15-16 when betting on the total runs Over for -2.55 Units / -4.72% ROI
  • 16-15 when betting on the total runs Under for -0.35 Units / -0.66% ROI

Braves vs Reds Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Marcell Ozuna (ATL) 0.5 +310 0.5 -400
Austin Riley (ATL) 0.5 +325 0.5 -450
Matt Olson (ATL) 0.5 +375 0.5 -525
Sean Murphy (ATL) 0.5 +400 0.5 -550
Ozzie Albies (ATL) 0.5 +500 0.5 -700

Braves vs Reds Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Austin Riley (ATL) 0.5 -250 0.5 +195
Santiago Espinal (CIN) 0.5 -225 0.5 +175
Michael Harris (ATL) 0.5 -220 0.5 +170
Marcell Ozuna (ATL) 0.5 -220 0.5 +170
Matt Olson (ATL) 0.5 -200 0.5 +150

Braves vs Reds RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Austin Riley (ATL) 0.5 +120 0.5 -160
Matt Olson (ATL) 0.5 +140 0.5 -190
Marcell Ozuna (ATL) 0.5 +140 0.5 -185
Ozzie Albies (ATL) 0.5 +155 0.5 -210
Sean Murphy (ATL) 0.5 +175 0.5 -235

Braves vs Reds Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Chris Sale (ATL) 6.5 -150 6.5 +115
Andrew Abbott (CIN) 4.5 +105 4.5 -140

Andrew Abbott has located his fastball away 64% of the time (104/163) this season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 13 total IP; League Avg: 42% — 100th Percentile.

Andrew Abbott has walked 16% of right-handed batters this season — 3rd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 13 total IP; League Avg: 7% — second Percentile.

Opponents have a groundball rate of just 22% (54/242) against Andrew Abbott’s curve and slider since the 2023 season — lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 142 total IP; League Avg: 42% — 0 Percentile.

Andrew Abbott has located his pitches away 62% of the time (206/332) this season — 3rd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 13 total IP; League Avg: 47% — 98th Percentile.

Braves Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

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

7 of Chris Sale’s breaking pitch strikeouts are backdoor this season — 2nd most among among NL Starters; League Avg: nan — 97th Percentile.

32 of Chris Sale’s breaking pitch strikeouts were backdoor in the 2024 season — most among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: nan — 100th Percentile.

7 of Chris Sale’s breaking pitch strikeouts are backdoor this season — tied for 2nd most among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: nan — 98th Percentile.

Reds Keys to the Game vs. the Braves

The Reds were just 5-16 (.238) when tied entering the 8th inning in the 2024 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Reds are just 0-13 (.000) when trailing entering the 7th inning this season — tied for lowest in MLB; League Avg: .123.

The Reds are just 4-78 (.049) when trailing entering the 8th inning since last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .097.

The Reds are 9-7 (.562) on the road this season — 4th best in MLB; League Avg: .418.

Braves Keys to the Game vs. the Reds

The Braves are 5-12 (.294) when trailing entering the 7th inning this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .123.

The Braves are 23-123 (.158) when trailing entering the 8th inning since the 2023 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .098.

The Braves are 123-83 (.597) after a win since the 2023 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .505.

The Braves are 4-14 (.222) when trailing entering the 8th inning this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .082.

The Reds are batting just .120 on pitches out of the zone since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .150.

The Reds are batting just .127 on pitches out of the zone since the 2023 season — tied for lowest in MLB; League Avg: .150.

Reds hitters are slugging just .157 on pitches out of the zone since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .204.

Reds hitters slugged just .151 on pitches out of the zone in the 2024 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .204.

Braves hitters slugged .495 against RHP in the 2023 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .413.

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

Braves hitters slugged .501 in the 2023 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .414.

Braves hitters had an OBP of .400 (732 PA’s) when facing the starting pitcher for the 3rd time in a game in 2023 — best in MLB; League Avg: .330.

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

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

Opponents have a groundball rate of just 37% against Reds pitchers this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

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

Batters facing the Braves pitchers have struck out in the zone 46% of the time since the 2023 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 49%. since the 2023 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 49%.

Braves pitchers had a strikeout rate of 26% in the 2024 season — best in MLB; League Avg: 23%.

Braves pitchers have walked 6% of batters when facing the leadoff batter in the inning since last season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

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%.

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