Braves vs. Reds Probable Starting Pitchers – Sept. 17

Probable Starting Pitchers

Atlanta Braves

Spencer Strider (11-5, 3.03 ERA) will start for the Braves on Saturday. Strider has been one of the best pitchers in baseball this season, and he is a big reason why the Braves are in first place in the NL East. In 133.1 innings pitched this season, Strider has struck out 165 batters and walked just 41. He has also allowed just 86 hits.

Cincinnati Reds

Hunter Greene (4-13, 5.62 ERA) will start for the Reds on Saturday. Greene has struggled this season, but he has shown flashes of brilliance. In 122.2 innings pitched this season, Greene has struck out 143 batters and walked 67. He has also allowed 134 hits.

Matchup

The Braves are a heavy favorite in this matchup. Strider is one of the best pitchers in baseball, and the Reds have one of the worst offenses in the league. The Braves should be able to win this game easily.

Betting Odds

The Braves are a -280 favorite to win this game, while the Reds are a +220 underdog. The over/under for the game is 8.5 runs.

Prediction

The Braves should win this game easily. Strider is one of the best pitchers in baseball, and the Reds have one of the worst offenses in the league. I predict that the Braves will win this game 6-2.