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MLB Prop Bets: Atlanta Braves vs Cincinnati Reds (September 23, 2026)

The Cincinnati Reds (73-84) face the Atlanta Braves (92-65) at Truist Park on Wednesday at 7:15pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Andrew Abbott is the probable pitcher for the Reds, while Chris Sale is the probable pitcher for the Braves. The Braves are favored to win at -258, while the Reds are at +208. The total runs line is set at 7.5, with OVER at +102 and UNDER at -123.

  • The Reds (-114) have a 79-78 Run Line record this season, while the Braves (-105) hold a record of 85-72.
  • The Reds have an 82-72-3 O/U record this season (meaning 82 games have gone over the total runs line, 72 have gone under and three have resulted in a push). The Braves have a 71-75-11 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 5.1 runs per game this season (28th in the league), while the Braves are allowing an average of 3.9 runs (T4th).

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 207 (4th).

Runs Batted In

  • Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Reds have recorded 616 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 3.62 (4th in the Majors), while the Reds are at the opposite end of the scale with an ERA of 4.86 (28th).

Strikeouts

  • Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Reds have recorded 1261 this season, ranking 23rd in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Braves rank 14th for total strikeouts, recording 1314.

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 32-46-79 16-19-46 16-27-33 11-10-21 21-36-58 0-0-0 1-3-6
    Braves 35-34-88 24-11-44 11-23-43 27-24-59 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 47-66-44 26-29-26 21-37-18 15-14-13 32-52-31 0-0-0 3-7-0
    Braves 60-61-36 40-25-14 20-36-21 51-35-24 9-26-12 0-0-1 0-8-2

NRFI/YRFI

  • The NRFI is 74-83 in Reds games this season. The Braves have an 81-76 NRFI record.

Last Time They Met

The Reds recorded an upset 4-0 victory over the Braves at Truist Park yesterday. Elly De La Cruz was unstoppable in that matchup, hitting a home run, a single and recording 2 RBIs.