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Atlanta (45-62) at Cincinnati (57-52)
- When: Jul 31 2025, 7:10 PM
- Where: Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati
- Where to watch: FDSSO
Braves vs Reds: Atlanta limps into Ohio as Cincinnati looks to keep the playoff fire burning
Moneyline: Cincinnati (-167)
Runline: Cincinnati -1.5 (+115)
Total: 9.5
The Cincinnati Reds: Home Cooking and Hopes of a Sweep
Ah, home sweet home! The Reds are back in Cincinnati, where they’ve posted a respectable 32-24 record and eat teams alive like it’s dollar dog night. With Andrew Abbott on the mound, owner of a sparkling 8-1 record and an ERA so low it makes opposing hitters question their career choices (2.09), Cincy is looking to open this series with a statement.
And let’s not forget about Elly De La Cruz, a one-man wrecking crew with 44 extra-base hits who’s basically a baseball cheat code. Tyler Stephenson has been hot too, he’s spraying balls like a lawn sprinkler, smacking .257 with power over his last 10. These guys smell blood, and Atlanta’s pitching staff looks like a wounded seal floating into shark-infested waters.
The Atlanta Braves: From Bad to Worse on the Road
What do you get when you combine a 19-36 road record, a 6.52 team ERA over the last 10 games, and Carlos Carrasco’s mysterious 2025 invisibility act (he’s yet to register a decision)? That’s right, Atlanta’s “hold-my-beer” pitching situation.
Sure, they’ve got Matt Olson and his 18 homers, and Michael Harris II who’s been swinging a hot bat lately, going 16-for-39. But the Braves have also been outscored by 27 runs in their last 10 games. That’s not a slump; that’s a nosedive.
This team needs a win like a catfish needs water, but spoiler alert: it’s not likely coming Thursday. Their pitching rotation resembles a group of dads playing softball after a long day at the office, out of gas and relying on vibes.
Score Prediction
Cincinnati jumps all over Carrasco early, and the bullpen does what it’s built to do: hold a lead. Meanwhile, Abbott continues to baffle hitters and add to his already elite season.
Get ready for fireworks at Great American Ball Park, unless you’re a Braves fan, in which case, maybe just bring a poncho and emotional support snacks.
Final Score Prediction: Reds 6, Braves 3
Bets Bet: Cincinnati -1.5 (+115)
Total: Under 9.5 (-118)
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