MLB Prop Bets: Cincinnati Reds vs Atlanta Braves (May 31, 2026)
The Atlanta Braves (40-19) face the Cincinnati Reds (29-28) at Great American Ball Park on Sunday at 1:40pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Spencer Strider is the probable pitcher for the Braves, while Nick Lodolo is the probable pitcher for the Reds. The Braves are favored to win at -136, while the Reds are at +113. The total runs line is set at 8.5, with OVER at -117 and UNDER at -103.
- The Braves (+119) have a 39-20 Run Line record this season, while the Reds (-143) hold a record of 33-24.
- The Braves have a 27-26-6 O/U record this season (meaning 27 games have gone over the total runs line, 26 have gone under and six have resulted in a push). The Reds have a 35-22-0 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Braves are averaging 5.3 runs per game this season (2nd in the league). Comparatively, the Reds are averaging only 4.4 (14th).
- In the field, the Braves are allowing only 3.4 runs per game this season (2nd in the league), while the Reds are allowing an average of 5.0 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 .260 (ranking 3rd in the Major leagues), while the Reds are batting an underwhelming .230 (27th).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Reds have hit 71 (T8th in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Braves have managed 82 (2nd).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Braves have recorded 306 RBIs to rank 1st in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Reds have recorded 236 RBIs to rank 18th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Braves have one of the strongest earned run averages this season, sitting at 3.13 (2nd in the Majors), while the Reds are at the opposite end of the scale with an ERA of 4.72 (27th).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Braves have recorded 517 this season, ranking 8th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Reds rank 26th for total strikeouts, recording 440.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .249 against the Reds this season (23rd in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Braves' opponents are at .213 (2nd).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braves | 16-14-29 | 8-3-16 | 8-11-13 | 13-13-20 | 3-1-9 | 0-0-0 | 2-2-6 |
| Reds | 11-16-30 | 6-6-16 | 5-10-14 | 5-2-10 | 6-14-20 | 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 | 26-18-15 | 13-6-8 | 13-12-7 | 22-12-12 | 4-6-3 | 0-0-0 | 3-1-6 |
| Reds | 17-26-14 | 8-13-7 | 9-13-7 | 7-6-4 | 10-20-10 | 0-0-0 | 3-5-2 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying -115 and the YRFI is paying -115.
- The NRFI is 27-32 in Braves games this season. The Reds have a 29-28 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Braves recorded a 5-2 victory over the Reds at Great American Ball Park yesterday. Ronald Acuna Jr. was crushing the ball in that matchup, hitting 2 home runs and recording 2 RBIs. The Braves have now won three straight against the Reds.
