MLB Prop Bets: Atlanta Braves vs Cincinnati Reds (September 22, 2026)
The Cincinnati Reds (72-84) face the Atlanta Braves (92-64) at Truist Park on Tuesday at 7:15pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Brandon Williamson is the probable pitcher for the Reds, while Ian Ritchie is the probable pitcher for the Braves.
- The Reds have an 82-71-3 O/U record this season (meaning 82 games have gone over the total runs line, 71 have gone under and three have resulted in a push). The Braves have a 71-74-11 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Reds are averaging 4.1 runs per game this season (27th in the league). Comparatively, the Braves are averaging +0.5 more at 4.6 runs (8th).
- In the field, the Reds are allowing a whopping 5.2 runs per game this season (28th in the league), while the Braves are allowing an average of 3.9 runs (5th).
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 Reds are at .229 (ranking 30th in the Major leagues), while the Braves are batting .248 (9th).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Braves have hit 198 (7th in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Reds have managed 204 (4th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Reds have recorded 612 RBIs to rank 27th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Braves have recorded 692 RBIs to rank 8th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Braves have one of the strongest earned run averages this season, sitting at 3.61 (4th in the Majors), while the Reds are at the opposite end of the scale with an ERA of 4.89 (28th).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Reds have recorded 1256 this season, ranking 22nd in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Braves rank 14th for total strikeouts, recording 1304.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of only .234 against the Braves this season (6th in the Major Leagues). Alternatively, the Reds' opponents are at .255 (27th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reds | 32-46-78 | 16-19-46 | 16-27-32 | 11-10-21 | 21-36-57 | 0-0-0 | 1-4-5 |
| Braves | 35-34-87 | 24-11-43 | 11-23-43 | 27-24-58 | 8-10-29 | 0-0-1 | 2-3-5 |
Lead After Three Innings
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reds | 46-66-44 | 26-29-26 | 20-37-18 | 15-14-13 | 31-52-31 | 0-0-0 | 2-8-0 |
| Braves | 60-60-36 | 40-24-14 | 20-36-21 | 51-34-24 | 9-26-12 | 0-0-1 | 0-7-3 |
NRFI/YRFI
- The NRFI is 73-83 in Reds games this season. The Braves have an 80-76 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Reds recorded a 6-4 victory over the Braves at Great American Ball Park when these teams last met on May 31. Ronald Acuna Jr. was unstoppable in that matchup, hitting a home run, a single and recording 2 RBIs. That result snapped the Braves' three-game winning streak against the Reds.
