The Atlanta Braves (45-62) and the Cincinnati Reds (57-52) open a 3-game series Thursday. First pitch from Great American Ball Park is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Braves vs. Reds odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

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Among the trades from Wednesday night, former Alabama infielder Jim Jarvis went from the Detroit Tigers to the Atlanta Braves in exchange for pitcher Rafael Montero.

The Detroit Tigers got some much-needed bullpen help. On Wednesday evening, the Tigers acquired Rafael Montero from the Atlanta Braves.

The Detroit Tigers bolstered their bullpen with a trade for right-hander Rafael Montero from the Atlanta Braves, giving up MiLB infielder Jim Jarvis.

This disastrous Atlanta Braves season got a little worse Tuesday night. Outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. exited Atlanta's loss to the Kansas City Royals (KC 9, ATL 6) after complaining of right Achilles tightness and was placed on the injured list Wednesday with a Grade 1 calf strain.

The Atlanta Braves have placed Ronald Acuña Jr. on the 10-day injured list because of right Achilles tendon inflammation

The Kansas City Royals have made history by using nine relievers to achieve a 1-0 shutout against the Atlanta Braves

Salvador Perez drove in MJ Melendez with a single leading off the 10th inning, and the Kansas City Royals beat the Atlanta Braves 1-0 on Wednesday while matching a majo- league record by using nine total pitchers in the shutout.