Coming off of a 1-2 series loss to the Dodgers, the Cincinnati Reds (57-52) are -124 favorites to pick up the win in Game 1 of a three-game series against the Atlanta Braves (45-62). The series begins at Great American Ball Park, starting on Friday at 12:40 p.m. ET on MLB Network, FDSOH, and FDSSO.
Brady Singer will get the ball for Cincinnati while Atlanta will counter with Bryce Elder.
Reds vs. Braves Odds
Reds odds to win: -124 Braves odds to win: +104 Spread: Reds -1.5 Total: 9 runsReds vs. Braves Promo Codes
Game Time and Information
Date: Friday, August 1, 2025 Time: 12:40 p.m. ET TV: MLB Network, FDSOH, and FDSSOWho Will Win Reds vs. Braves?
Reds and Braves Betting Trends
The Reds are 25-23 in games they were listed as the moneyline favorite (winning 52.1% of those games).
Cincinnati has a 17-14 record (winning 54.8% of its games) when it has played as moneyline favorites of -124 or shorter.
This season, the Braves have been the underdog 26 times and won five, or 19.2%, of those games.
Atlanta has a record of 3-15 in games where oddsmakers have it as underdogs of at least +104 on the moneyline.
The Reds have combined with opponents to go over the total 41 times this season for a 41-61-5 record against the over/under.
The Braves and their opponents have gone over the total this season in 46 of their 107 opportunities.
Reds Stats & Insights
The Reds are the 11th-highest scoring team in MLB play averaging 4.6 runs per game (496 total).
Cincinnati is 20th in MLB with 111 total home runs.
The Reds are 16th in MLB with a .246 batting average.
Cincinnati strikes out 8.6 times per game to rank 21st in baseball.
The 8.4 strikeouts per nine innings compiled by the Reds pitching staff ranks 14th in MLB.
Cincinnati’s 3.86 team ERA ranks 12th across all MLB pitching staffs.
Braves Stats & Insights
The Braves rank 24th in the majors with 443 total runs scored this season.
Atlanta has hit 117 homers this season, which ranks 17th in the majors.
The Braves have a team batting average of .242 this season, which ranks 21st among MLB teams.
Atlanta ranks 20th with an average of 8.7 strikeouts per game.
The Braves strike out 9.2 batters per nine innings as a pitching staff, third-best in MLB.
Atlanta pitchers have a combined ERA of 4.19 ERA this year, which ranks 20th in MLB.
Reds Key Players to Watch
Singer (8-8) gets the starting nod for the Reds in his 22nd start of the season. He’s put together a 4.60 ERA in 109 2/3 innings pitched, with 101 strikeouts.
Elly De La Cruz leads Cincinnati in home runs with 18, runs batted in with 69 and his batting average of .282 is also best on his team.
Spencer Steer has collected 87 hits this season and has an OBP of .305. He’s slugging .387 on the year.
Matt McLain is slashing .217/.303/.339 this season for the Reds.
Austin Hays is batting .277 with an OBP of .336 and a slugging percentage of .491 this season.
Braves Key Players to Watch
The Braves’ Elder (4-7) will make his 18th start of the season.
Matt Olson leads the Braves in home runs (18) and runs batted in (67).
Ozzie Albies is batting .221 with 13 doubles, a triple, nine home runs and 43 walks.
Marcell Ozuna is hitting .233 with 11 doubles, 15 home runs and 68 walks.
Austin Riley’s .264 batting average is a team-high mark.
Reds and Braves Injuries
Reds: Wade Miley: 15 Day IL (Flexor), Hunter Greene: 15 Day IL (Groin), Ian Gibaut: 15 Day IL (Shoulder), Tyler Callihan: 60 Day IL (Forearm), Carson Spiers: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Julian Aguiar: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Brandon Williamson: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Rhett Lowder: 60 Day IL (Forearm)
Braves: Ronald Acuna: 10 Day IL (Calf), Grant Holmes: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Joe Jimenez: 60 Day IL (Knee), AJ Smith-Shawver: 60 Day IL (Calf/elbow), Chris Sale: 60 Day IL (Rib), Reynaldo López: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Spencer Schwellenbach: 60 Day IL (Elbow)
Reds vs. Braves Prediction
Score Prediction: Reds 5, Braves 4 Total Prediction: Under 9 runsHow to Bet on Reds vs. Braves
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