MLB FRIDAY FRENZY! 10*!
(MLB) Atlanta vs. Cincinnati,
Money Line: -149.00 Atlanta (Away)
Result: Loss
The Reds may be the hottest team in baseball at the moment, but I'll take the Braves in most situations, including Friday's. Atlanta is a fine road team, with a 14-3 record in June. They lead the Reds in recent offense, and are considerably better against right-handers. Cincinnati have been winning big at home lately. They have also been winning Weaver's recent starts in spite of mostly very poor pitching performances, especially in June when his ERA has ballooned to 10.13. The Braves are the wrong team to face with the opposition hitting Weaver at a .356 in June. The Reds are just 24-26 vs right handed pitching, and will face a rookie right-hander with a very high upside in Smith-Shawver. He has pitched well in his first two starts. Start #3 can be a tough situation, but I still favor him over Weaver. Both teams have solid bullpens, but I believe this game will be over early, as the Braves get their licks in vs Weaver. Take the Braves to break the Reds' win streak on the road.