Atlanta Braves vs Cincinnati Reds Prediction & Picks - MLB
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With Chris Sale set to hit the mound on Wednesday, the Atlanta Braves look primed to level the series at 1-1 and cover -1.5 runs (-108) against the Cincinnati Reds at Truist Park.
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The Atlanta Braves have already locked up the NL East title after winning 3 of their last 5 games. However, they were blanked by the Cincinnati Reds, 0-4, in Game 1 of their series as Brandon Williamson threw six scoreless innings to secure their second straight win over the NL powerhouse.
The Cincinnati Reds improved to 2-2 in their last 4 games following their Game 1 win over the Braves. Elly De La Cruz, who recorded one home run and a stolen base in the win, moved one homer and one stolen base away from joining the Reds’ 30-30 club.
Starting Pitchers: Braves LHP Chris Sale (14-9, 2.19 ERA) vs. Reds LHP Andrew Abbott (6-11, 4.70 ERA).
The Matchup: The Braves are 6-4 in their last 10 meetings with the Reds.
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Atlanta Braves vs Cincinnati Reds Form
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Atlanta Braves - Cincinnati Reds Key Points
- The Braves are 41-37 in their road games against the spread
- The Braves are 3-2 in their last 5 games against the spread
- The Reds are 2-3 in their last 5 games against the spread
- The Reds are 2-3 in their last 5 games.
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Our Atlanta Braves vs Cincinnati Reds Prediction
Key Stats: Chris Sale is 3-0 with a 1.00 ERA in his last three starts against the Reds. In his last outing against Cincinnati, Reds threw 6.2 scoreless innings and struck out 10 batters in Atlanta’s 2-1 win on May 6, 2025.
What to Expect: The Braves win and cover -1.5 runs in Game 2. Sale will continue to torment the Reds, who are batting .098 and averaging 1.8 runs per game against left-handed pitchers over the last five games.
Abbott threw 5 scoreless innings in his first and only start against the Braves. However, Atlanta has been solid against left-handed pitchers recently, averaging 4.2 runs per game.
Fearless Forecast: The Braves 7, the Reds 3
Our betting prediction for the Atlanta Braves vs. the Cincinnati Reds: The Braves -1.5 Runs
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