The'Atlanta Braves (82-70) and'Cincinnati Reds (74-79) conclude a 3-game series Thursday. First pitch from Great American Ball Park is slated for 1:10 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's'MLB odds'around the'Braves vs. Reds odds'and make our expert'MLB picks and predictions'for the best bets.
Season series: Reds lead 4-1
The Braves finally broke through against the Reds Wednesday night with a 7-1 win, their first over Cincinnati this season. SP Spencer Schwellenbach was sharp, allowing just 1 run on 5 hits and 2 walks with 5 K’s over 6 innings. DH Marcell Ozuna went 3 for 4 with a homer and 2 RBIs while 3B Gio Urshela drove in 3 runs. The victory snapped a 3-game skid for Atlanta.
Reds SP Jakob Junis pitched 6 strong innings (1 ER, 2 H, 0 BB, 6 K), but the Reds bullpen couldn't hold up. RPs Tony Santillan and Justin Wilson gave up a combined 5 runs in 1 1/3 innings. CF TJ Friedl drove in the only run for Cincinnati on a sac fly in the 6th.