The Cincinnati Reds (47-53) and Atlanta Braves (54-44) open a 3-game set Monday. First pitch from Truist Park is scheduled for 7:20 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Reds vs. Braves odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: First meeting; Braves won 5-1 last year
The Reds lost 5-2 against the Washington Nationals Sunday as +100 road underdogs. Reds 3B Noelvi Marte'and CF'Stuart Fairchild'each hit solo shots for Cincinnati, which has lost 4 straight.
The Braves have lost back-to-back games after falling 6-2 against the St. Louis Cardinals Sunday as -137 home favorites. CF Jarred Kelenic'hit a solo home run, while RHP Spencer Schwellenbach'allowed 4 ER in 6 innings to pick up the loss.