Cincinnati Reds vs. Atlanta Braves April 10 Betting Preview

The Cincinnati Reds (4-4) travel to Georgia on Monday to play the Atlanta Braves (6-3). The Braves finished last season with a 101-61 record, including 55-26 at home, but have lost three in a row at home after starting the season 6-0. Cincinnati was 29-52 on the road last season and is coming off of a 6-4 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday.

First pitch for Monday's game is scheduled for 7:20 p.m. Let's take a look at the starting pitchers.

Starting Pitchers

Graham Ashcraft (CIN) - Ashcraft, making his first career start against the Braves, had an impressive season debut against the Pittsburgh Pirates last Sunday. He pitched seven innings of four-hit ball while striking out six. Ashcraft allowed just five earned runs in 17.1 innings pitched in the spring.

Bryce Elder (ATL) - Elder was equally impressive in his season debut. The 23-year-old right-handed pitcher tossed six innings of two-hit ball against the St. Louis Cardinals last Wednesday.

Reds Betting Preview

Cincinnati averages 4.4 runs (19th) and allows 4.8 runs (19th) per game. They have a team batting average of .241 (21st) and on-base percentage of .329 (T14th). Their pitching staff has a 4.61 ERA (18th) and have allowed just six home runs (T3rd).

The Reds are 1-2 on the road this season, winning the final game of a three-game series against Philadelphia on Sunday. Catcher Tyler Stephenson leads the team with 11 hits and Jake Fraley has a team-leading eight RBIs.

Braves Betting Preview

Atlanta, first in the NL East, is just 1-3 at home this season. The Braves won the opening game of its four-game set against San Diego last Thursday, but lost three straight by a combined score of 19-7. Atlanta is 6-1 when scoring four runs this season and average 4.6 runs scored (18th) and 3.9 allowed (6th) this season.

Matt Olson leads Atlanta with 11 RBI and 14 hits. He's one of five Braves players with a batting average of at least .300. Catcher Travis d'Arnaud is on the IL with a concussion and center fielder Michael Harris is out with a back injury.

Braves vs. Reds Betting Odds and Prediction

Atlanta is a -190 ML favorite with a -1.5 (+110) runline. The Reds are +160 underdogs with a +1.5 (-130) runline. 

Expect the Braves to respond after losing three in a row at home, but Cincinatti should be tough to beat with Ashcraft on the mound. The 25-year-old pitcher should take another step in his development this season. The Reds +1.5 (-130) runline is an attractive bet tonight.