Cincinnati Reds vs Atlanta Braves Prediction: Expect a high-scoring opener

In an opening game of an MLB series, the Cincinnati Reds will play the Atlanta Braves at Great American Ball Park. The two teams are coming off a series win. How will this encounter unfold?

The Cincinnati Reds are coming off a series against the Minnesota Twins and secured a win. The Cincinnati Reds pulled off a 4-8 and 1-11 victory in the first two games. However, despite scoring 19 runs in the first two games, this team struggled in the finale, scoring only two while conceding nine. Heading into this game, the Cincinnati Reds record reads 73-78, leaving them seated 10th in the National League. 

The Atlanta Braves are coming off a split win over the Los Angeles Dodgers in their last series. In that series, the Atlanta Braves started with consecutive victories in games that ended 6-2 and 10-1. However, poor performances in the last two games saw them concede 18 runs, nine in each game, while scoring only two. The Atlanta Braves head into this opener with an 81-69 record, leaving them seated 7th in the National League. 

The two teams have been inconsistent all season and need to improve in this game. While their attacks are at the top level on their best days, writing anything off here is tough. However, the Atlanta Braves are better and should win as favorites here. In the meantime, while there are little differences between these sides, I expect this game to be an open one, hence, a bet on runs.