- Game: Cincinnati Reds vs Atlanta Braves
- Date: Thursday, September 24, 2026
- Location: Truist Park, Cumberland, GA
- TV: Braves.TV
- Odds/Point Spread: Cincinnati (+132) Atlanta (-160)
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The Atlanta Braves (92-65) are set to face off against the Cincinnati Reds (73-84) at Truist Park this Thursday. Currently, the Reds are listed at +132 and the Braves at -160, with the over/under total set at 8.5 runs. The expected starting pitchers are Brady Singer for the Braves and Tyler Mahle for the Reds.
This season, the Cincinnati Reds boast a slugging percentage of .394, while striking out 1,492 times and drawing 546 walks. They have secured 616 RBIs and 1,194 hits overall, leading to a team batting average of .229. Cincinnati has hit 213 doubles and launched 207 home runs, accumulating 646 runs scored with an on-base percentage of .306. As a team, the Reds average 4.1 runs per game, ranking 27th in the league.
The Reds have recorded a team ERA of 4.86, placing them 28th in the league, while their pitching staff has struck out 1,261 batters. Reds pitchers have allowed 209 home runs and given up a total of 805 runs (28th in MLB). They have issued 651 walks, with a FIP of 4.82. Overall, Cincinnati has given up 1,362 hits (averaging 8.8 per 9 innings) and 751 earned runs, achieving a K/BB ratio of 1.94 and a WHIP of 1.45.
This season, the Reds have utilized 557 relief pitchers, with 240 inherited runners, of which 27.1% have scored. The bullpen has achieved 86 holds (ranked 12th in the league) and has entered 160 games with runners on base, experiencing 181 high leverage situations. With 41 saves, Cincinnati has failed to convert 22 of their 63 save opportunities, giving them a save rate of 65.1% in 153 save scenarios.
So far, the Cincinnati Reds have accumulated 4,170 putouts, 1,260 assists, and 87 errors, leading to a fielding percentage of .984, which ranks 20th among MLB teams. They have turned 111 double plays and converted 69.5% of batted balls into outs in 12,510 innings, ranking 19th overall.
Brady Singer has pitched for 1,009 innings, racking up 933 strikeouts throughout his professional career. With a career win-loss record of 56-71, his FIP stands at 4.38, facing 4,357 batters. His ERA is 4.45 (allowing 499 ERs) and his career WHIP is 1.348, yielding 1,026 hits (9.2 per nine innings) alongside 334 walks.
On the other hand, the Atlanta Braves hold an on-base percentage of .311 and a team batting average of .248 this season. With 1,271 strikeouts (21st in the league), they have also secured 1,313 hits and 198 home runs, totaling 692 RBIs. The Braves’ slugging percentage is .410, with an average of 4.60 runs per game, ranking 8th in MLB. They have recorded 246 doubles while drawing 452 walks, scoring a total of 722 runs.
The Braves’ pitching staff features a WHIP of 1.248 and a FIP of 4.09. They stand 6th in the league for total hits allowed, at 1,221. The pitching staff has given up 606 runs with a team ERA of 3.62 (surrendering 560 earned runs). Their K/BB ratio is 8.50, comprising 1,314 strikeouts against 519 walks, allowing 176 home runs and yielding 3.91 runs per 9 innings (5th in baseball).
Atlanta’s bullpen has been prompted for 68 save opportunities, successfully completing 49 saves. With 178 save situations, the Braves have achieved 105 holds and have blown 19 saves. Relief pitchers have inherited 171 runners, allowing 21.1% to score. The bullpen has participated in 171 high leverage situations and with runners on base on 117 occasions, resulting in a 72.1% save rate, ranking 6th in MLB with 483 relievers this season.
Defensively, the Braves have played in 12,546 innings, recording a defensive efficiency of 71.3% (6th in professional baseball). They have turned 127 double plays and possess a fielding percentage of .988, placing 5th in MLB. Atlanta has accrued 1,300 assists, 65 errors, and 4,182 putouts this season.
Pitcher Tyler Mahle (career record of 43-47) carries a 3.89 ERA, allowing 8.2 hits per nine innings. His K/BB ratio stands at 2.94, competing against 3,310 batters. Mahle has given up 339 earned runs with a WHIP of 1.261 and a FIP of 3.8, conceding 718 hits while racking up 797 strikeouts over 784 innings pitched.
Who will take the win in tonight’s MLB match spread or moneyline?
Prediction: Back Cincinnati (+132)
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