MLB Predictions: Braves vs Reds Picks
MLB betting action sees the Atlanta Braves taking on the Cincinnati Reds on Monday, May 11th, at Great American Ballpark in Cincinnati, Ohio. Cappers Picks provides free MLB handicapping tips all season long.
MLB Baseball Odds
Atlanta Braves (14-17) at Cincinnati Reds (15-16)
Stadium: Great American Ball Park (Cincinnati, Ohio)
Time/Date: 7:10 PM EST; Monday, May 11
MLB Odds: Atlanta Braves +121/ Cincinnati -131
Over/Under: 7.5 runs -120
Pitching Matchup: Braves RH Shelby Miller (4-1, 1.66 ERA) vs. Reds RH Mike Leake (2-1, 2.47)
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For the 2nd time this season Shelby Miller and Mike Leake will square off as the Braves meet the Reds in Cincinnati on Monday. Mike Leake got the best of Shelby Miller in their matchup as the Reds knocked off Atlanta 5-1.
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Still, both pitchers continue to dominate the opposition and will look to continue that trend on Monday.
Atlanta Braves
The Braves were expecting to endure some major struggles this season, but are just kind of hanging around in the NL East. Sitting just 3 games under the .500 mark, they trail the red hot New York Mets by 6 games. All things considered, the Braves will take that coming into the middle of May.
One of the major bright spots for Atlanta has been starting pitcher, Shelby Miller. Miller brings in a 4-1 record with a phenomenal ERA of 1.66.
In his last start, the right hander threw a complete game shutout allowing just 3 hits and striking out 8 against Philadelphia.
Back on April 30th, Miller went 7.0 innings allowing 6 hits and 3 runs, with only 2 of them earned. He labored through those 7 innings as he threw a season high 112 pitches. It has been his only loss on the season.
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The Braves have struggled on the road a bit this season going 6-9 S.U. They’ve averaged 4.07 runs per road contest.
Cincinnati Reds
The Reds have flirted with the .500 mark all season long and come into Monday’s contest just a game under the break-even line. They’ll look to trim into their 7 game deficit they face in the NL Central as they send the red hot Mike Leake to the mound.
Leake received 3 no decisions and a loss in his first 4 outings, but hasn’t allowed a run in his last two outings.
The right hander went 8.0 innings allowing just 2 hits and no runs in the Reds win over the Cardinals and Shelby Miller on April 30th.
He then followed up that performance with an 8.0 inning, 6 hit performance against the Pirates. The Reds went onto win the game 3-0.
Mike Leake is 4-2 in his career against the Braves in 7 starts with a 2.03 ERA.
The Reds offense struggled mightily in the final two games against the White Sox scoring just 2 and 3 runs respectively in the games.
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They were a victim of a Gordon Beckham walk off single in Sunday’s rubber match.
MLB Handicapping Trends:
- Braves are 18-40 in their last 58 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
- Braves are 3-7 in their last 10 vs. National League Central.
- Reds are 6-2 in their last 8 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
- Reds are 6-14 in their last 20 Monday games.
Free 4* MLB Pick: Over 7.5 runs
With both pitchers having met just a couple weeks ago, both teams are familiar with them.
Atlanta 6, Cincinnati 5
Expect a high scoring affair in Cinci on Monday.
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