Cincinnati Reds vs. Atlanta Braves Prediction: Can Hunter Greene, Reds Surprise Braves?
Cincinnati Reds vs. Atlanta Braves Prediction: Can Hunter Greene, Reds Surprise Braves?
The Reds just got swept by the Nationals to start their second half of the MLB season. They now head to Atlanta for a series against one of the best teams in the National League over the last couple seasons. Will Hunter Greene make up for his poor All Star Game performance with a gem against the overrated Braves at home?
Reds vs. Braves DATE, TIME, AND WHERE TO WATCH
- Date: July 22, 2024
- Start Time: 7:20 p.m. ET
- Where to Watch: MLB Network
Cincinnati Reds vs. Atlanta Braves Prediction
For the past couple of years, the Atlanta Braves have been a powerhouse in the National League. This season, without some of their key players who they’ve lost to injury, the vibes feel different around this team. After two straight losses, the Braves are now only ten games over .500. It’s been a while since this team was only ten games over .500 at this point of the season…
Cincinnati just got embarrassed by the Nationals in their last series. I’m willing to bet they show up a little more fired up than usual against the Braves in the first game of this series on Monday, especially with Hunter Greene on the mound. He recently struggled in the All-Star Game, giving up a home run and two runs in just one inning. I like this bounce-back angle for not only the Reds coming off a sweep, but for Hunter Greene after getting embarrassed in the national spotlight.
Reynaldo Lopez will be starting for the Braves on Monday. He has been one of the best starting pitchers in baseball, but how long can that last? Nobody expected Lopez to be leading baseball with the lowest ERA of any starting pitcher, and I want to sell-high on the veteran right-hander. Expect a little more energy from the Reds’ lineup on Monday after an embarrassing sweep in Washington.
More than 75% of the bets and handle (on VSiN) are currently backing the Braves on the moneyline, but the Reds have moved from (+130) to (+120) on the moneyline. This reverse line movement is a great sign for Reds backers, because although the public money is piling on the home team, oddsmakers have moved the line towards Cincinnati. Lock them in on the moneyline before the odds get any worse… I will continue to fade this fraudulent Braves team until they wake up.
Cincinnati Reds vs. Atlanta Braves Pick
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Cincinnati Reds vs. Atlanta Braves System Projections - July 22nd
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