Cincinnati Reds at Atlanta Braves 8/2/19 - MLB Betting Picks & Odds
Cincinnati Reds vs. Atlanta Brave
MLB: 7:20 PM EST
Aug. 02, 2019
TV: FSSO
Latest Odds : ATL -135 Total 9
The Reds were sellers at the deadline and that will make it very difficult for the Reds to be taken seriously as a team. Yes, the Reds did add more pitching depth to the team, but the offense is what was horrible. So the lack of real offensive prowess being traded for definitely sends the wrong message to the Reds fans who were expecting to see some blockbuster moves for offense, not removing offense.
The Braves were a team on a budget when it came to making trades. The Braves were not the movers and shakers that a lot of people would have expected, instead the Braves helped to shore up their bullpen and get it ready for the long run. In fact, a lot of people are talking about the trades the Braves made were the ones that could help the Braves make a true contender.
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The Reds are planning on putting a pitcher that they have not really had on the mound a lot this year out to face a Braves lineup that has been good. Alex Wood is the pitcher the Reds are sending out to the mound and this year he has only thrown 4.2 innings on the year with 7 hits given up and 4 strikeouts. One of his hits he allowed was a homer in the game and he has walked a batter as well. He does not have any record on the year with 3.86 ERA.
With the Braves the team is sending out a more seasoned pitched in this game in Kevin Gausman. This year has seen Gausment record a total of 75.1 innings on the year with 80 strikeouts, but he has walked 25 batters. Gausman has given up 84 hits, but out of those 11 of them were home runs on the year. Gausman has managed to get a 3-6 record and has ended up getting a 5.97 ERA this year.
Recent Betting Trends:
Reds are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. National League East.
Braves are 20-8 in their last 28 vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 15-7 in Reds last 22 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Under is 3-0-1 in Braves last 4 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
Free Betting Pick: Atlanta Braves -135
The Braves are facing a Reds team that gutted their offense even more than what they should have and picked up some pitching power that will help, but is not going to really push the team over the top. In fact, the bolstered bullpen the Braves have along with the great starting staff and steady hitting will help out as the Braves dominate this game. Final Score, Atlanta Braves win 7-2.