Braves vs. Reds: Betting Preview for July 23

Published 9:25 am Tuesday, July 23, 2024

Marcell Ozuna will lead the charge for the Atlanta Braves (54-45) on Tuesday, July 23, when they take on Elly De La Cruz and the Cincinnati Reds (48-53) at Truist Park at 7:20 PM ET.

The Braves, at -250, are favored in this contest, while the Reds are underdogs at +200. Bookmakers have listed the over/under for this matchup at 8 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!

Braves vs. Reds Game Info

  • Date: Tuesday, July 23, 2024
  • Time: 7:20 PM ET
  • Location: Atlanta, Georgia
  • Venue: Truist Park
  • TV Channel: BSSO
  • 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 -250
  • Moneyline Underdog: Reds +200
  • Over/Under: 8 runs (Over: -110, Under: -110)

Bet on this or any MLB matchup at BetMGM

Braves Probable Starting Pitcher

  • Chris Sale makes the start for the Braves, his 19th of the season. He is 13-3 with a 2.70 ERA and 140 strikeouts in 110 2/3 innings pitched.
  • The lefty’s last time out came on Sunday, July 14 against the San Diego Padres, when he went five innings, surrendering one earned run while giving up four hits.
  • Sale is looking to record his 11th quality start of the year.
  • Sale is looking for his eighth straight appearance lasting five or more innings. He averages 6.1 frames per appearance on the mound.
  • He has held his opponents without an earned run in three of his 18 appearances this season.

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

Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Braves are ninth in MLB action with 115 home runs. They average 1.2 per game.
  • Atlanta is 12th in MLB with a .404 slugging percentage.
  • The Braves have the 17th-ranked batting average in the majors (.240).
  • Atlanta ranks 22nd in runs scored with 418 (4.2 per game).
  • The Braves’ .303 on-base percentage ranks 24th in MLB.
  • The Braves’ 8.9 strikeouts per game rank 21st in baseball.
  • Atlanta’s 3.46 team ERA is No. 1 among all MLB pitching staffs.
  • The pitching staff for Atlanta has a collective nine K/9, the third-best in the majors.
  • Pitchers for the Braves combine for the No. 6-ranked WHIP in the majors (1.195).

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.