Reds vs. Braves: Betting Preview for Sept. 18

Published 5:25 am Wednesday, September 18, 2024

When the Atlanta Braves (81-70) match up with the Cincinnati Reds (74-78) at Great American Ball Park on Wednesday, Sept. 18 at 6:40 p.m. ET, Marcell Ozuna will be looking for his 100th RBI of the season (he’s currently sitting at 98).

The Braves (-150), according to sportsbooks, are moneyline favorites in this contest against the Reds (+125) Sportsbooks have set the over/under for this matchup at 8.5 runs.

Email newsletter signup

Place your bets on any MLB matchup at BetMGM, and sign up with our link for a first-time deposit bonus!

Reds vs. Braves Game Info

  • Date: Wednesday, September 18, 2024
  • Time: 6:40 p.m. ET
  • Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
  • Venue: Great American Ball Park
  • TV Channel: BSOH
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo

Watch MLB, other live sports and more on Fubo! Use our link to sign up for a free trial.

Matchup Betting Info

  • Moneyline Favorite: Braves -150
  • Moneyline Underdog: Reds +125
  • Over/Under: 8.5 runs (Over: -110, Under: -110)

Bet on this or any MLB matchup at BetMGM

Reds Probable Starting Pitcher

  • Jakob Junis (4-0) will take the mound for the Reds, his fifth start of the season.
  • The right-hander’s last start was on Thursday, when he tossed five innings while giving up one earned run on three hits in a matchup with the St. Louis Cardinals.
  • Junis will look to pitch five or more innings for the third start in a row.
  • He has 12 appearances this season with zero earned runs allowed out of his 22 chances this season.

Rep your team with officially licensed MLB gear! Head to Fanatics to find jerseys, shirts, and much more.

Reds Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Reds’ 169 home runs rank 15th in Major League Baseball.
  • Cincinnati ranks 18th in the majors with a .395 team slugging percentage.
  • The Reds rank 26th in MLB with a team batting average of just .233.
  • Cincinnati has scored the 14th-most runs in the majors this season with 674 (4.4 per game).
  • The Reds have the 19th-ranked on-base percentage in MLB this season (.307).
  • The Reds rank 24th in strikeouts per game (9.1) among MLB offenses.
  • Cincinnati has pitched to a 4.08 ERA this season, which ranks 17th in baseball.
  • Cincinnati strikes out 8.7 batters per nine innings as a pitching staff, 11th in MLB.
  • Reds pitchers have a 1.249 WHIP this season, 13th in the majors.

Not all offers available in all states, please visit BetMGM for the latest promotions for your area. Must be 21+ to gamble, please wager responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, contact 1-800-GAMBLER.