The Atlanta Braves (81-70) and Cincinnati Reds (74-78) play the 2nd game of a 3-game series on Wednesday. First pitch from Great American Ball Park is scheduled for 6:40 p.m. ET. Let’s check out BetMGM Sportsbook’s MLB odds around the Odds for Braves vs. Reds and place your best bets with our expert MLB tips and predictions.

Season series: Reds lead 4-0

The Braves lost their third straight game on Tuesday, falling to the Reds 6-5 after a bullpen collapse. Atlanta led 5-2 until the 6th inning, powered by home runs from RF Jorge Soler1B Matt Olsonand CF Michael Harris IIHowever, his bullpen allowed four unanswered runs in the next two innings, allowing Cincinnati to pull away and secure the win.

Reds LF Spencer Steer hit a 2-run home run in the 7th inning to give Cincinnati the lead. RP Alexis Diaz secured his 28th save of the season. Cincinnati remains undefeated against Atlanta this year and improved its record in the season series to 4-0.

Expected Braves starters at Reds

RHP Spencer Schwellenbach against RHP Jacob Junis

Schwellenbach (6-7, 3.73 ERA) is making his 19th start. He has a WHIP of 1.10, 1.7 BB/9 and 9.8 K/9 in 103 2/3 IP.

• Last start: Win, 6 IP, 2 ER, 4 H, 1 BB, 6 K in the 6-2 home win against LA Dodgers on Friday
• 2024 Away Splits: 2-3, 3.53 ERA (51 IP, 20 ER), 1.12 WHIP, 9.2 K/9 in 9 starts
• Has never played against the Reds

Junis (4-0, 2.73 ERA) makes his 4th start and 21st appearance. He has a 0.89 WHIP, 1.1 BB/9 and 6.8 K/9 in 56 IP.

• Last start: No decision, 5 IP, 1 ER, 3 H, 0 BB, 3 K in the 6-1 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday
• 2024 Home Splits: 1-0, 2.10 ERA (25 2/3 IP, 2 ER), 0.70 WHIP, 7.0 K/9 in 10 appearances (2 starts)
• Career vs. Braves: 0-1, 6.23 ERA (8 2/3 IP, 6 ER), 11 H, 1 BB, 6 K in 3 appearances (2 starts)

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Odds for Braves at Reds

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• Moneyline (ML): Braves -150 (bet $150 to win $100) | Reds +125 (bet $100 to win $125)
• Running Line (RL)/Against the Spread (ATS): Braves -1.5 (+110) | Reds +1.5 (-135)
• Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Tips and predictions for the Braves at the Reds

forecast

Reds 4, Braves 3

Money line

BET REDS (+125).

It’s definitely worth betting on the Reds ML on Wednesday, especially given the tempting plus odds. Cincinnati has been unbeatable against the Braves this season, winning all four meetings and outscoring Atlanta 20-10.

Meanwhile, the Braves are struggling, having lost their last three games. The Reds are in better form, winning three of their last four games. Additionally, Junis has been impressive on the mound, allowing just one earned run on four hits in his last 14 innings. Given all of these factors, betting on the Reds seems like a solid bet.

Running Line/Against the Spread

HAPPEN.

I will focus my bets on the moneyline and stay away from the run line.

Over/Under

HAPPEN.

Although the trends in this game are pointing towards the over, I’m going to avoid it. These pitchers have been good lately and I personally don’t think it’s going to be a high-scoring affair.

If you want to be truthful here, Over has been correct in 8 of the last 10 meetings. Both teams are also hot offensively coming into this game after being over the total in each of their last 4 games.

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