Braves vs. Reds odds, line, start time, picks, best bets for August 1 matchup from proven model

The Atlanta Braves (46-62) and the Cincinnati Reds (57-53) square off in Game 2 of the three-game series on Friday afternoon. In Thursday's bout, Atlanta outmatched the Reds 12-11 in 10 innings. Bryce Elder (4-7, 6.29 ERA) gets the start for Atlanta. Brady Singer (8-8, 4.60 ERA) will take the mound for the home team. 

First pitch is scheduled for 12:40 p.m. ET at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati. The Reds are the -142 money-line favorites (risk $142 to win $100) in the latest Braves vs. Reds odds, while the Braves are +119 underdogs (risk $100 to win $119). The over/under for total runs scored is 9.5 in the latest MLB odds. 

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