The Cincinnati Reds and the Atlanta Braves meet Wednesday in MLB doubleheader action from Truist Park. Here’s an Atlanta Braves vs Cincinnati Reds prediction. These will be the second and final installments in a three-game series. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for the game.
Cincinnati Reds Betting Preview
The Reds played the Washington Nationals over the weekend and struggled mightily. Cincinnati lost all three of those games for a sweep. The Reds halted their losing streak with a 4-1 victory over the Braves on Monday, though.
In the game one starter role for the Reds on Wednesday it’ll be Frankie Montas. This year Montas is 4-8 with a 4.85 ERA in 18 starts. Nick Martinez will take game two. Martinez is 3-5 with a 3.88 ERA and 56 Ks.
Atlanta Braves Betting Preview
Over on the Braves’ side, they took on the St. Louis Cardinals in their weekend set. Atlanta won 3-2 on Saturday before losses 9-5 and 6-2 in the remaining pair.
As starter for game one Wednesday Atlanta will go with Allan Winans. In his lone start this year Winans took a loss with 5.0 innings and one strikeout. Game two will be Chris Sale. So far Sale is 13-3 with a 2.70 ERA.
Braves vs Reds Pick Injury Notes
Reds CF TJ Friedl (hamstring) went 0-for-3 with a run in a rehab game Sunday.
Braves SP Hurston Waldrep (elbow) and RP Jimmy Hereto (shoulder) both began rehab assignments Tuesday.
Total Runs Facts
- Each of the Braves’ last seven games as favorites against NL Central opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- Six of the Reds’ last seven games as underdogs against NL East opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the last four night games between the Reds and Braves.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Reds’ last three games at Truist Park.
Atlanta Braves Player Prop Facts
- Matt Olson has hit at least one home run in three of the Braves’ last four games against the Reds.
- Chris Sale has recorded eight or more strikeouts in seven of his last eight appearances in night games.
- Ozzie Albies has recorded a Single in each of his last 11 home appearances against NL opponents that held a losing record.
- Ozzie Albies has scored at least one run in each of his last six appearances against the Reds.
- Ronald Acuna Jr. has recorded at least one RBI in eight of his last nine home appearances against NL Central opponents.
- Ramon Laureano has recorded at least one Double in each of his last four appearances with his team as a home favorite against NL opponents.
- Ozzie Albies has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 21 home appearances against NL opponents that held a losing record.
- Ozzie Albies has recorded at least one total base in each of his last 21 home appearances against NL opponents that held a losing record.
- Chris Sale has recorded a win in nine of his last 10 appearances in night games.
- Chris Sale ranks 1st in the league for Wins (13) this season.
Cincinnati Reds Player Prop Facts
- Tyler Stephenson has hit a home run in four of his last eight road appearances against NL East opponents that held a winning record.
- Jonathan India has recorded at least one Double in four of the Reds’ last five games against NL opponents that held a winning record.
- Jonathan India has recorded at least one Single in each of the Reds’ last six games at Truist Park.
- Elly De La Cruz has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 10 appearances.
- Jonathan India has recorded at least one total base in each of his last 10 appearances in night games against NL East teams that held a winning record.
- TJ Friedl has scored at least one run in each of his last five appearances against the Braves.
- Jeimer Candelario has recorded at least one RBI in six of his last seven appearances in night games against teams that held a winning record.
- Elly De La Cruz ranks 1st in the league in Steals (49) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Atlanta Braves rank 1st in the league for home runs allowed this season (89).
- The Atlanta Braves rank 1st in the league for runs allowed this season (363).
- The Cincinnati Reds rank 1st in the league for steals this season (143).
- The Cincinnati Reds rank 28th in the league for hits this season (760).
Atlanta Braves vs Cincinnati Reds Prediction
In game one I’ll probably lean toward the Braves. At least some of that is due to Montas’ recent struggles on the mound. In his last three games combined Montas is 1-2 with 14 earned runs in 16.2 combined frames. He’s got 12 earned in his last 11.2 innings alone.
As for game two I’ll probably take Atlanta again. Sale is doing well lately. Over his last three starts combined Sale is 3-0 with just four earned in 16.1 combined frames. Martinez should be good while he’s out there, though; in the last three appearances Martinez has 5.1 combined innings with zero earned runs.