National League teams, one a powerhouse, the other an upstart, begin a three-game series on Friday when the Atlanta Braves host the Cincinnati Reds. Atlanta (38-19) owns the best record in baseball, while the Reds (29-26) have won five of seven. Grant Holmes (3-2, 3.78 ERA) gets the ball for Atlanta, while Cincy counters with Chris Paddack (0-6, 6.86).
First pitch from Great American Ball Park is set for 6:40 p.m. ET. Atlanta is a -146 favorite on the money line (risk $146 to win $100 in profit) while Cincinnati is at +124 in the latest Braves vs. Reds odds. The over/under for total runs is 9.5.
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