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MLB Prop Bets: Cincinnati Reds vs Atlanta Braves (May 29, 2026)

The Atlanta Braves (38-19) face the Cincinnati Reds (29-26) at Great American Ball Park on Friday at 6:40pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Grant Holmes is the probable pitcher for the Braves, while Chris Paddack is the probable pitcher for the Reds. The Braves are favored to win at -143, while the Reds are at +119. The total runs line is set at 9.5, with OVER at -105 and UNDER at -114.

  • The Braves (+113) have a 37-20 Run Line record this season, while the Reds (-136) hold a record of 33-22.
  • The Braves have a 26-25-6 O/U record this season (meaning 26 games have gone over the total runs line, 25 have gone under and six have resulted in a push). The Reds have a 34-21-0 O/U record.

Scoring Insights

  • The Braves are averaging 5.2 runs per game this season (3rd in the league). Comparatively, the Reds are averaging only 4.5 (13th).
  • In the field, the Braves are allowing only 3.4 runs per game this season (4th in the league), while the Reds are allowing an average of 4.9 runs (25th).

Let's take a look at how these teams perform in some other key statistical areas.

Batting Insights:

Batting Average

  • Looking at their batting averages this season, the Braves are at an impressive .259 (ranking 3rd in the Major leagues), while the Reds are batting an underwhelming .230 (26th).

Home Runs

  • In terms of total home runs this season, the Reds have hit 68 (T7th in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Braves have managed 77 (2nd).

Runs Batted In

  • Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Braves have recorded 293 RBIs to rank 1st in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Reds have recorded 231 RBIs to rank 15th.

Pitching Insights:

Earned Run Average

  • The Braves have one of the strongest earned run averages this season, sitting at 3.15 (4th in the Majors), while the Reds are at the opposite end of the scale with an ERA of 4.65 (27th).

Strikeouts

  • Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Braves have recorded 501 this season, ranking 7th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Reds rank 26th for total strikeouts, recording 429.

Opponent Batting Average

  • Opponents are batting an average of .247 against the Reds this season (23rd in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Braves' opponents are at .212 (2nd).

First Innings Moneyline

  • Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
    Total Home Road Favorite Underdog Neutral Last 10
    Braves 15-14-28 8-3-16 7-11-12 12-13-19 3-1-9 0-0-0 1-3-6
    Reds 11-15-29 6-5-15 5-10-14 5-2-10 6-13-19 0-0-0 1-4-5

Lead After Three Innings

  • Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
    Total Home Road Favorite Underdog Neutral Last 10
    Braves 25-18-14 13-6-8 12-12-6 21-12-11 4-6-3 0-0-0 2-3-5
    Reds 17-25-13 8-12-6 9-13-7 7-6-4 10-19-9 0-0-0 3-6-1

NRFI/YRFI

  • The NRFI is 26-31 in Braves games this season. The Reds have a 28-27 NRFI record.

Last Time They Met

The Braves recorded a 4-2 victory over the Reds at Bristol Motor Speedway when these teams last met on August 3, 2025. Eli White was crushing the ball in that matchup, hitting 2 home runs and recording 4 RBIs.