Tuesday, May 12, 2015

Great American Ball Park

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Probable Pitchers: Michael Foltynewicz (2-0) vs. Anthony DeSclafani (2-3)

The Atlanta Braves head to Great American Ball Park on Tuesday to take on the Cincinnati Reds. The probable starters are Michael Foltynewicz for the Braves and Anthony DeSclafani for the Reds. The opening line has Atlanta at +135 and Cincinnati at -145. The over/under for this matchup is 8. So far this season Atlanta is 20-9 against the over/under while the Reds are 14-14.

The Braves come into this game with a 14-17 record, including 6-9 on the road. Michael Foltynewicz has a 2-0 record and an earned run average of 5.23. He's given up 13 hits in 10.1 innings pitched so far and Atlanta is currently averaging 5.5 runs in his starts. As a team, they are batting .258, good for 12th in the league. They also rank 7th in the league in on base percentage at .324 with Nick Markakis leading the way at .386.

The Reds overall record is 15-16 and they are 6-5 at home. Anthony DeSclafani is currently 2-3 with an ERA of 2.50. He's pitched 36 innings thus far and given up 25 hits. Cincinnati has averaged 3.2 runs in his starts this year. The Reds are 15th in the league in team ERA at 4.04 and 7th in the league in hits allowed per 9 innings at 7.96. They come into this game batting .239 as a team with an OBP of .313, good for 19th in the league.

Atlanta Braves Betting Trends

The Atlanta Braves are 20-9 against the over/under

The Atlanta Braves are 17-14 against the run line

Cincinnati Reds Betting Trends

The Cincinnati Reds are 14-14 against the over/under

The Cincinnati Reds are 17-14 against the run line

Injuries to Watch

Atlanta Braves

05/01/15 3B Chris Johnson Hand 15-day DL (5/1)
04/07/15 P Josh Outman Shoulder 60-day DL (4/6)
04/06/15 LF Joseph Terdoslavich Wrist 15-day DL (4/2)
04/04/15 P Mike Minor Shoulder 60-day DL (3/27)
04/04/15 P Shae Simmons Elbow 60-day DL (2/20), out for season

Cincinnati Reds

04/29/15 P Manny Parra Neck 15-day DL (4/24)
04/28/15 P Homer Bailey Elbow 60-day DL (4/26); out for season
04/04/15 CF Jason Bourgeois Shoulder 60-day DL (4/5)
04/04/15 P Sean Marshall Shoulder 60-day DL (4/5)

Guy's Pick: Take the Braves

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