Atlanta Braves vs Cincinnati Reds Prediction 7-24-24 Picks

The Cincinnati Reds and Atlanta Braves meet in MLB doubleheader action from Truist Park on Wednesday. Here is a prediction for the Atlanta Braves vs. Cincinnati Reds. This is the second and final installment of a three-game series. We look at it from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for the game.

Cincinnati Reds Betting Preview

The Reds played the Washington Nationals last weekend and struggled mightily. Cincinnati lost all three games to sweep them. The Reds ended their losing streak with a 4-1 win over the Braves on Monday.

In the Reds’ starting role on Wednesday, Frankie Montas will assume the role of starter. Montas is 4-8 with a 4.85 ERA in 18 starts this year. Nick Martinez will play the second game. Martinez is 3-5 with a 3.88 ERA and 56 Ks.

Atlanta Braves Betting Preview

On the Braves side, they faced the St. Louis Cardinals in their weekend set. Atlanta won 3-2 on Saturday, but lost 9-5 and 6-2 in the remaining pair.

Starting game one on Wednesday, Atlanta will field Allan Winans. In his only start this year, Winans suffered a 5.0-inning, one-strikeout loss. Game two will feature Chris Sale. 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 on Sunday.

Braves SP Hurston Waldrep (elbow) and RP Jimmy Hereto (shoulder) both began their rehabs on Tuesday.

Total Run Facts

• In the Braves’ last seven games as favorites against NL Central opponents, points have been kept below the total runs threshold.
• Six of the Reds’ last seven games as underdogs against NL East opponents have finished BELOW the total runs line.
• The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has become a hot topic over the past four evening games between the Reds and Braves.
• The “Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs” market has been present 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 night game appearances.
• Ozzie Albies has scored a single in each of his last 11 home games against NL opponents with a losing record.
• Ozzie Albies has scored at least one point in each of his last six appearances against the Reds.
• Ronald Acuna Jr. has at least one RBI in eight of his last nine home games against NL Central opponents.
• Ramon Laureano has recorded at least one Double in each of his last four appearances with his team as a favorite against NL opponents.
• Ozzie Albies has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 21 home games against NL opponents with a losing record.
• Ozzie Albies has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 21 home games against NL opponents with a losing record.
• Chris Sale has won nine of his last ten evening match appearances.
• Chris Sale is top of the league for wins this season (13).

Facts About Cincinnati Reds Player Prop

• Tyler Stephenson has hit a home run in four of his last eight road games against NL East opponents that had a positive record.
• Jonathan India has scored at least one Double in four of the Reds’ last five games against NL opponents with a positive scoring record.
• Jonathan India has scored at least one single in each of the Reds’ last six games at Truist Park.
• Elly De La Cruz scored at least one hit in each of his last 10 performances.
• Jonathan India has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 10 evening appearances against teams in the NL East.
• 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 night game appearances against teams with a positive record.
• Elly De La Cruz ranks first in the league this season in Steals (49).

Matchup/Competition Facts

• The Atlanta Braves rank first in the league in home runs allowed this season (89).
• The Atlanta Braves are ranked first in the league in runs allowed this season (363).
• The Cincinnati Reds rank first in the league in steals this season (143).
• The Cincinnati Reds rank 28th in the league in hits this season (760).

Atlanta Braves vs Cincinnati Reds Prediction

I’m probably going to lean more toward the Braves in game one. That’s at least partly due to Montas’ recent struggles on the mound. In his last three games, Montas is 1-2 with 14 earned runs in 16.2 combined frames. He’s earned 12 in his last 11.2 innings alone.

As for game two, I’ll probably go with Atlanta again. Sale has been on a roll lately. In his last three starts, Sale is 3-0 with just four earned runs in 16.1 combined frames. Martinez should do well while he’s around, though; in his last three outings, Martinez has 5.1 combined innings with zero earned runs.