Cincinnati Reds vs Atlanta Braves 4/12/2023 Previews, Tips and Expert Picks
On Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at 7:20 PM ET, the Cincinnati Reds will take on the Atlanta Braves in Truist Park, GA, in an upcoming MLB matchup. After winning three of their first four games this season, the Reds have dropped five of their last six matches. What’s noteworthy is that four of the six losses were by a narrow margin of a single run, reflecting a team that is competitive but struggling to close out games. According to Vegas Insider, the Reds opened the season with a projected over/under victory total of 65.5, which is the lowest in the NL Central division.
Despite a team batting average of only .188, the Reds are averaging 4.5 runs per game, with Jason Vosler leading the way with three home runs and nine RBI. Jake Fraley has also been impressive with a .370 average and nine RBI. The Reds will send 23-year-old right-hander Hunter Greene to the mound on Wednesday, who has a record of 0-0 with a 5.63 ERA this season. In his first two starts this year against the Pirates and the Phillies, Greene pitched well, but his team couldn’t manage to get him a win. In his rookie year in 2018, Greene made 24 starts and finished with a 5-13 record and a 4.44 ERA. However, he did win his MLB debut against the Braves last year, allowing just three runs over five innings.
- Cincinnati is 2-5 SU in their last 7 outings with the Braves.
- The Cincinnati Reds are 1-9 SU in their last 10 games on the road.
- The total went OVER in 5 of Cincinnati’s last 7 games on the road against Atlanta.
Cincinnati Reds vs Atlanta Braves 4/12/2023 Previews, Tips and Expert Picks
The Atlanta Braves entered the 2023 season with high expectations, projected by oddsmakers to win 96.5 games and claim the NL’s top spot alongside the Dodgers. After just eight games, the Braves find themselves tied with the Brewers atop the NL standings with a record of 6-2. Despite dropping three of four to the Padres earlier this season, the Braves look to continue their winning ways against the Reds.
Taking the mound for Atlanta is Spencer Strider, who has already recorded two wins in as many starts this season, including victories over the Padres and Nationals. In 2022, Strider boasted an impressive 2.67 ERA and an 11-5 record over 31 appearances, 20 of which were starts. Last year, Strider faced the Reds twice and emerged victorious once while sporting a 1.13 ERA.
- The Atlanta Braves are 15-5 SU in their last 20 games at home.
- The total went OVER in 5 of Atlanta’s last 7 games at home against Cincinnati.
- The Braves are 8-2 SU in their last 10 games against an opponent in the NL Central Division.
Cincinnati Reds vs Atlanta Braves. The MLB pick for this game is the Atlanta Braves. The first two matches were a close-quarter battle for the Reds but the 3rd game decider will be up for grabs. The Braves are 23-4 in their last 27 home games versus a team with a losing record Cincinnati is only 1-10 in their last 11 road clashes against a right-handed starter. Hunter Greene’s previous six starts for the Reds resulted in a 1-5 record, and Spencer Strider started the last nine regular-season games for Atlanta, which won eight of those games. Tendencies won’t continue throughout the full campaign. The Atlanta Braves will win to a predicted score of 5-3.
MLB Starting Time: 7:20 PM ET
Location: Truist Park, GA
Date: Wednesday, April 12, 2023
TV: MLB Network
MLB Odds: Cincinnati Reds +228
MLB Totals: 7.5
