Reds vs Braves Prediction 9/23/2026 Today’s MLB Picks

In this article we will formulate a Reds vs Braves prediction for this MLB game on Wednesday, September 23rd at Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup. 

Cincinnati Reds Betting Preview

The Cincinnati Reds are 73-84 this season after they won game one by a score of 4-0 last night. Cincinnati scored in the third inning and never looked back in the win. The Reds recorded 10 hits in the game and they were led by De La Cruz, who went 2-3 with one home run and two RBIs. Williamson allowed three hits and zero earned runs over 6.0 innings for the win, while Burke picked up a hold. Prior to this series, Cincinnati lost two out of three against the Cubs and three out of four against the Dodgers. 

This season, Cincinnati has a 4.86 ERA with a 1.45 WHIP and a .255 opponent batting average, while they have scored 646 runs with a .229 batting average and a .306 on base percentage. Sal Stewart has led the Reds with 32 home runs and 110 RBIs, while Elly De La Cruz has added 29 home runs and 76 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Cincinnati is Andrew Abbott, who is 6-11 with a 4.70 ERA and a 1.47 WHIP over 159.0 innings pitched this season. 

Atlanta Braves Betting Preview

The Atlanta Braves are 92-65 this year after they lost game one by a score of 0-4 on Tuesday night. Atlanta generated plenty of baserunners during the game, but couldn’t score in the shutout loss. The Braves recorded seven hits in the game and they were led by Baldwin, who went 2-3 with one walk. Ritchie allowed four hits and one earned run over 5.0 innings for the loss, while Murphy allowed three earned runs in relief. Prior to this series, Atlanta swept the Astros in three games, but lost two out of three against the Cubs before that. 

This season, Atlanta has a 3.62 ERA with a 1.25 WHIP and a .234 opponent batting average, while they have scored 722 runs with a .248 batting average and a .311 on base percentage. Matt Olson has led the Braves with 40 home runs and 89 RBIs, while Drake Baldwin has added 24 home runs and 77 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Atlanta is Chris Sale, who is 14-9 with a 2.18 ERA and a 0.99 WHIP over 157.0 innings pitched this year. 

Reds vs Braves Prediction 

Atlanta comes into this matchup after snapping their winning streak on Tuesday, but they have allowed three runs or fewer in three of their last four. The Braves are 51-28 at home this year, while the Reds are 35-41 on the road. Cincinnati has lost three of their last five games and they have scored two runs or fewer in all three losses. The Reds are starting Abbott, who has allowed 4+ earned runs in three of his last five starts, while Sale has allowed two earned runs or fewer in four of his last five outings. Take the Braves -1.5 here.

David Racey's Pick: Braves -1.5