Braves vs. Reds: Cincinnati Favored in Series Finale at Home
First pitch for the August 1 game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Atlanta Braves is set for 12:40 p.m. ET. The Reds are favoured because of their pitching and better odds. A low-scoring Cincinnati victory is predicted by betting trends and match circumstances.
Date
1 August 2025
Time
12:40 p.m. ET
Venue
Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati, Ohio
Teams
Atlanta Braves vs. Cincinnati Reds
League
Major League Baseball (MLB)
Match Preview
On Friday, 1 August 2025, the Atlanta Braves will face the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati. First pitch is scheduled for 12:40 p.m. ET. The Reds are favored with a moneyline of –123, while the Braves are underdogs at +103. Cincinnati is also the run line favorite (–1.5 at +155), and the game’s over/under is set at 9 runs (Over –123 / Under +102).
Game Odds & Lines
Bet Type
Odds
Moneyline
Reds: –123 • Braves: +103
Run Line
Reds –1.5: +155 • Braves +1.5: –187
Total Runs (O/U)
Over 9: –123 • Under 9: +102
Starting Pitchers
Team
Pitcher Name (W–L, ERA)
Atlanta Braves (Away)
Bryce Elder (4–7, 6.29 ERA)
Cincinnati Reds (Home)
Brady Singer (8–8, 4.60 ERA)
Weather & Ballpark Conditions
Forecast: Cloudy, temperature around 71 °F; wind NNE at ~9 mph; humidity typical for August in Cincinnati. Ballpark favors pitchers slightly under these conditions.
Last 5 Games Record
Team
Last 5 Games (Date, Opponent, Result)
Braves
7/31 @ CIN W 12‑11 (10 inn), 7/30 @ KC L 1‑0 (10 inn), 7/29 @ KC L 9‑6, 7/28 @ KC W 10‑7, 7/27 @ TEX L 8‑1
Reds
7/31 vs ATL L 12‑11 (10 inn), 7/30 vs LAD W 5‑2, 7/29 vs LAD L 5‑4, 7/28 vs LAD L 5‑2, 7/27 vs TB W 2‑1
Head‑to‑Head Record
Date
Favorite (Spread)
Moneyline Fav • Underdog Moneyline
Result
5/8/2025
Braves (–8)
Braves –200 • Reds +165
ATL 5‑4
5/7/2025
Braves (–7.5)
Braves –120 • Reds +100
CIN 4‑3
5/6/2025
Braves (–8.5)
Braves –225 • Reds +185
ATL 2‑1
5/5/2025
Braves (–8.5)
Braves –135 • Reds +115
ATL 4‑0
9/19/2024
Braves (–9)
Braves –225 • Reds +180
ATL 15‑3
Key Insights & Betting Trends
Reds are 19–15 as favorites at –123 or longer.
Braves underdogs at +103 or worse are 3–15.
Reds recent ATS form: 7–3–0 over last 10.
Braves last‑10 totals: 6 overs, 3 unders, 1 push.
Combined scoring under 9 runs in Reds’ last 10 totals only once.
Expert Picks & Recommended Bets
Bet Type
Pick
Moneyline
Reds @ –123
Run Line
Reds –1.5 @ +155
Total Runs
Under 9 @ +102
Predicted Outcome
Cincinnati picks up the win here. With Singer offering a solid ERA edge over Elder and Reds holding home‑field comfort, plus Atlanta’s shaky performance as underdogs, Cincinnati should grind out a close win. Expect limited scoring and the under to cash.
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