Braves vs. Reds Prediction, Odds, Picks - May 8

Elly De La Cruz and the Cincinnati Reds will look to knock off Alex Verdugo and the Atlanta Braves on Thursday at 7:15 p.m. ET at Truist Park. The Braves are listed as -205 moneyline favorites in this matchup against the Reds (+170). Atlanta is the favorite on the run line (-1.5 with +109 odds). The total for the game has been set at 8 runs.

Here's everything you need from a betting perspective on the Braves-Reds game, regarding the run line, moneyline and total, plus expert picks.

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Braves vs. Reds Game Information & Odds

• When: Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 7:15 p.m. ET
• Where: Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia
• How to watch on TV: MLB Network, FDSSO, and FDSOH

Braves vs. Reds Prediction

• Score Prediction: Braves 5, Reds 4
• Total Prediction: Over 8 runs
• Win Probabilities: Braves 53%, Reds 47%

Braves vs. Reds Betting Insights

• The Braves have won 14, or 53.8%, of the 26 games they've played as favorites this season.
• This season Atlanta has won five of its seven games when favored by at least -205 on the moneyline.
• The moneyline for this contest implies a 67.2% chance of a victory for the Braves.
• The Reds have been chosen as underdogs in 19 games this year and have walked away with the win nine times (47.4%) in those games.
• Cincinnati has played as an underdog of +170 or more just one time this year and came away with a loss in that game.
• The Reds have an implied victory probability of 37% according to the moneyline set for this matchup.

Braves Recent Betting Performance

• The Braves went 4-4 across the eight games they were moneyline favorites in their last 10 matchups.
• Over their last 10 outings -- all had a set run total -- the Braves and their opponents combined to hit the over on the total two times.
• The Braves are 6-4-0 against the spread over their past 10 games.

Braves Recent Stats

Braves Player Insights

• Matt Olson has five doubles, six home runs and 27 walks while batting .227.
• Among all hitters in MLB, Olson's home run total places him 47th, and his RBI tally puts him 55th.
• Olson carries a three-game hitting streak into this matchup. During his last five outings he is batting .167 with a home run, three walks and three RBIs.
• Ozzie Albies is batting .239 with four doubles, five home runs and 12 walks.
• Albies is 65th in homers and 111th in RBI among all hitters in baseball.
• Marcell Ozuna has four doubles, five home runs and 31 walks while hitting .268.
• Austin Riley has hit eight home runs with 25 RBI while hitting .289. Those stats all pace his team.
• Riley is riding a six-game hitting streak into this one. During his last 10 outings he is hitting .286 with two doubles, two home runs, two walks and seven RBIs.

Braves Team Props

Reds Recent Betting Performance

• In four games over the last 10 matchups when set as underdogs by bookmakers, the Reds had a record of 2-2.
• When it comes to hitting the over, the Reds and their opponents are 3-7-0 in their last 10 games with a total.
• The Reds have won four of their last 10 games against the spread.

Reds Recent Stats

Reds Player Insights

• De La Cruz paces the Reds with five home runs and runs batted in, driving in 25.
• Among all hitters in MLB, De La Cruz ranks 65th in homers and 16th in RBI.
• TJ Friedl is batting .273 with six doubles, a triple, three home runs and 14 walks.
• Friedl ranks 139th overall in homers and 111th in RBI this season.
• Gavin Lux has a team-best batting average of .302.
• Jose Trevino has six doubles, three home runs and five walks while hitting .288.

Reds Team Props

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