Braves vs. Reds Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Monday, April 10, 2023

The Atlanta Braves (6-4) will try to put a stop to their current three-game losing streak when they host the Cincinnati Reds (4-4) at 7:20 PM ET on BSSE Monday. Bookmakers consider the Braves to be -191 favorites to end their skid, while the Reds are +162 underdogs looking for the upset.

Bryce Elder will get the ball for Atlanta while Cincinnati will counter with Graham Ashcraft.

Braves vs. Reds Odds

• Braves odds to win: -191
• Reds odds to win: +162
• Spread: Braves -1.5
• Total: 8.5 runs

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Game Time and Information

• Date: Monday, April 10, 2023
• Time: 7:20 PM ET
• TV: BSSE

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Braves and Reds Betting Trends

The Braves have won four of the eight games they were the moneyline favorite this season (50%).

Atlanta has played as moneyline favorites of -191 or shorter in only two games this season, which it won both.

The Reds have won two of the five games they’ve played as underdogs this season.

Cincinnati has played as an underdog of +162 or more twice this season and split those games.

The Braves have had an over/under set by oddsmakers 10 times, and have combined with opponents to go over the total in four of those games (4-6-0).

The Reds and their opponents have hit the over in four of their eight games with a total this season.

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Braves Stats & Insights

The Braves have the No. 14 offense in MLB play scoring 4.6 runs per game (46 total runs).

Atlanta averages 1.2 home runs per game to rank eighth in MLB play with 12 total home runs.

The Braves have the ninth-best batting average in the majors (.263).

Atlanta strikes out 9.0 times per game to rank 22nd in MLB.

The 8.2 strikeouts per nine innings compiled by the Braves pitching staff ranks 23rd in the majors.

Atlanta has the eighth-ranked team ERA across all MLB pitching staffs (3.84).

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Reds Stats & Insights

The Reds have scored 35 runs (4.4 per game) this season, which ranks 25th in MLB.

Cincinnati ranks 11th in Major League Baseball with 11 home runs.

The Reds have a team batting average of .241 this season, which ranks 21st among MLB teams.

Cincinnati is one of the best teams in baseball at making contact this season, ranking seventh with an average of 9.0 strikeouts per game.

The Reds average 10.0 strikeouts per nine innings as a pitching staff, fourth-most in the league.

Cincinnati has the 18th-ranked ERA (4.62) in the majors this season.

Braves Key Players to Watch

Elder (1-0) starts for the Braves, his second of the season.

Matt Olson leads Atlanta in home runs with three, runs batted in with 11 and his batting average of .350 is also best on his team.

Ronald Acuna Jr. has collected 13 hits this season and has an OBP of .396. He’s slugging .500 on the year.

Orlando Arcia has collected 12 base hits, an OBP of .366 and a slugging percentage of .526 this season.

Austin Riley has 11 hits and an OBP of .432 to go with a slugging percentage of .514 this season.

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Reds Key Players to Watch

Ashcraft heads to the mound for the Reds to make his second start of the season, seeking his second win.

Jonathan India is hitting .276 with two doubles, a home run and five walks.

Jason Vosler’s three home runs and nine RBI both lead his team.

Jake Fraley is hitting .300 with two doubles, a home run and five walks.

TJ Friedl is batting .345 with a double, a triple, two home runs and two walks.

Braves and Reds Injuries

Braves: Michael Harris II: 10 Day IL (Back), Collin McHugh: 15 Day IL (Shoulder), Max Fried: 15 Day IL (Left hamstring), Kyle Wright: 15 Day IL (Shoulder), Raisel Iglesias: 15 Day IL (Shoulder), Huascar Ynoa: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Kolby Allard: 60 Day IL (Oblique), Tyler Matzek: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Travis d’Arnaud: 7 Day IL (Concussion)

Reds: Joey Votto: 10 Day IL (Bicep/shoulder), Nick Senzel: 10 Day IL (Toe), Tony Santillan: 15 Day IL (Back), Lucas Sims: 15 Day IL (Back), Luke Weaver: 15 Day IL (Forearm), Vladimir Gutierrez: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Tejay Antone: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Justin Dunn: 60 Day IL (Shoulder)

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Braves vs. Reds Prediction

Score Prediction: Braves 4, Reds 2

Total Prediction: Under 8.5 runs

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