The Cincinnati Reds host the Atlanta Braves on May 31, 2026. First pitch from Great American Ball Park is scheduled for 1:40 p.m. ET. The game will be broadcast on BravesVsn.
The Braves are favored by -134 on the moneyline and by -1.5 on the run line. The Reds are +114 on the moneyline and +1.5 on the run line. The total is set at 8.5 runs.
Find my MLB picks and Braves vs Reds prediction below, as well as probable pitchers, weather report, and more.
Braves vs Reds Prediction
Braves vs Reds Picks:
- Braves ML (-134)
- Michael Harris Over 1.5 HRR (-130)
Braves vs Reds Odds
| Braves Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 +115 | 8.5 -120o / -102u | -134 |
| Reds Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -138 | 8.5 -120o / -102u | +114 |
Braves vs Reds Probable Pitchers
| Spencer Strider (RHP, ATL) | Stat | Nick Lodolo (LHP, CIN) |
|---|---|---|
| 3-0 | W-L | 1-1 |
| 0.0 | fWAR (FanGraphs) | -0.2 |
| 3.46 / 2.73 | ERA / xERA | 5.57 / 6.33 |
| 5.33 / 4.01 | FIP / xFIP | 6.44 / 4.69 |
| 16.5% | K-BB% | 9.8% |
| 32.7% | GB% | 44.1% |
| .180 | BABIP | .273 |
| 97 | Stuff+ | 108 |
| 94 | Location+ | 88 |
Braves vs Reds MLB Betting Preview
Nick Lodolo returned to the mound this month after starting the season on the IL with a blister on his throwing hand. So far, the results haven’t been good, as he’s allowed 13 earned runs across 21 frames.
Unfortunately, this might be Lodolo’s toughest test of the season. The Braves boast a top-five lineup.
Meanwhile, Spencer Strider is starting to look like his old self. He may never throw as hard as he used to (95 MPH average fastball velocity), but he’s mixing in more curveballs and changeups to keep hitters off balance.
Regardless, whatever he’s doing is working, as he’s running a 3.46 ERA and 1.15 WHIP.
The Braves will have the better lineup and better starting pitcher in this battle, so give me Atlanta ML.
Braves vs Reds Pick, Betting Analysis
I also think Michael Harris is in for a big day.
Lodolo actually has posted reverse splits this season (.437 wOBA allowed to lefties, .386 wOBA allowed to righties), and Harris already has smacked a triple off Lodolo in a previous head-to-head meeting.
Harris is in scorching form, boasting a 154 wRC+ in May.
The Braves should have plenty of ducks on the pond on Sunday, which should provide Harris plenty of opportunities to clear his HRR line.
Picks:
- Braves ML (-134)
- Michael Harris Over 1.5 HRR (-130)
