How can I watch the Braves vs. Reds MLB Speedway Classic tonight?

Matchup: Atlanta Braves vs. Cincinnati Reds Date: Saturday, August 2, 2025 Time: 7:15 p.m. ET TV Channels: FOX Live Stream Platform: Hulu + Live TV (Regional restrictions may apply) Location: Bristol, Tennessee Stadium: Bristol Motor Speedway

What are the betting odds for Braves vs. Reds?

Run Line: Braves +1.5 (+130), Reds -1.5 (-155)

Who are the key players to watch on the Atlanta Braves?

Matt Olson – Olson leads the team with 18 home runs, a .262 batting average, .363 OBP, .457 SLG, and 68 RBI, making him the Braves' top power hitter and offensive contributor in 2025. Sean Murphy – Murphy has hit 16 home runs and posted a .232 batting average and .331 OBP over 74 games, providing strong power numbers from the catcher position. Ronald Acuña Jr. – Acuña Jr. has contributed 14 home runs, a team-leading 48 runs, and an impressive .306 batting average, .429 OBP, and 1.005 OPS in 55 games, underscoring his elite offensive impact when healthy.

Who are the key players to watch on the Cincinnati Reds?

Elly De La Cruz – De La Cruz is slashing .282/.361/.482 with 18 home runs, 69 RBI, 29 stolen bases, and a .843 OPS in 2025, leading the team in runs and extra-base impact while providing dynamic offensive and baserunning value. Andrew Abbott – Abbott has emerged as the staff ace, owning an 8-1 record with a 2.09 ERA, 95 strikeouts, and a 1.07 WHIP on the season, consistently delivering quality starts and suppressing opposing offenses. Spencer Steer – Steer has provided secondary offense with 11 home runs, 41 RBI, and a .244 batting average, compiling a .691 OPS across 349 at-bats in 2025 and serving as a key contributor in the middle of the lineup.

What are the key stats for the Atlanta Braves?

R: 457 AVG: .242 OBP: .318 SLG: .388 OPS: .706 HR: 117 SB: 39 K: 981

What are the key stats for the Cincinnati Reds?

R: 510 AVG: .247 OBP: .321 SLG: .394 OPS: .714 HR: 115 SB: 81 ERA: 3.89 WHIP: 1.24 K: 921 BB: 352 OBA: .235 SV: 27

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Emilio Pagán throws a pitch during the ninth inning of the game between the Reds and the Braves, on Friday, Aug. 1st.

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Emilio Pagán (15) throws a pitch in the ninth inning of a MLB game between the Cincinnati Reds and Atlanta Braves, Friday, Aug. 1, 2025, at Great American Ball Park in Downtown Cincinnati. Reds won 3-2. Frank Bowen IV/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

How to watch the Braves vs. Reds: First pitch, TV & streaming details for the MLB Speedway Classic tonight

By Matt Buxbaum | Last updated Aug 2, 2025 5:25 PM ET

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With the Reds winning last night 3-2 against the Atlanta Braves, pressure starts mounting... can the Reds dig themselves out of a hole, and take series control? Keep reading to see how you can get in on the action.

How to watch Atlanta Braves vs. Cincinnati Reds game tonight

Matchup: Atlanta Braves vs. Cincinnati Reds
Date: Saturday, August 2, 2025
Time: 7:15 p.m. ET
TV Channels: FOX
Live Stream Platform: Hulu + Live TV (Regional restrictions may apply)
Location: Bristol, Tennessee
Stadium: Bristol Motor Speedway

Predictions, odds, and spread for Braves vs. Reds

Key Line	Atlanta Braves	Cincinnati Reds
Run Line	+1.5	-1.5
Run Line Odds	+130	-155

Key players you need to watch on the Atlanta Braves

Matt Olson – Olson leads the team with 18 home runs, a .262 batting average, .363 OBP, .457 SLG, and 68 RBI, making him the Braves' top power hitter and offensive contributor in 2025.
Sean Murphy – Murphy has hit 16 home runs and posted a .232 batting average and .331 OBP over 74 games, providing strong power numbers from the catcher position.
Ronald Acuña Jr. – Acuña Jr. has contributed 14 home runs, a team-leading 48 runs, and an impressive .306 batting average, .429 OBP, and 1.005 OPS in 55 games, underscoring his elite offensive impact when healthy.

Key players you need to watch on the Cincinnati Reds

Elly De La Cruz – De La Cruz is slashing .282/.361/.482 with 18 home runs, 69 RBI, 29 stolen bases, and a .843 OPS in 2025, leading the team in runs and extra-base impact while providing dynamic offensive and baserunning value.
Andrew Abbott – Abbott has emerged as the staff ace, owning an 8-1 record with a 2.09 ERA, 95 strikeouts, and a 1.07 WHIP on the season, consistently delivering quality starts and suppressing opposing offenses.
Spencer Steer – Steer has provided secondary offense with 11 home runs, 41 RBI, and a .244 batting average, compiling a .691 OPS across 349 at-bats in 2025 and serving as a key contributor in the middle of the lineup.

Key stats for Atlanta Braves

TEAM 1	R	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	HR	SB	ERA	WHIP	K	BB	OBA	SV
Atlanta Braves	457	.242	.318	.388	.706	117	39	N/A	N/A	981	N/A	N/A	N/A

Key stats for Cincinnati Reds

TEAM 2	R	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	HR	SB	ERA	WHIP	K	BB	OBA	SV
Cincinnati Reds	510	.247	.321	.394	.714	115	81	3.89	1.24	921	352	.235	27

Who's winning the Atlanta Braves vs. Cincinnati Reds series?

The Reds are 58-53 vs. the Braves’ 46-63, showing their consistency. So far, things have appeared relatively as predicted, and if things hold, the Reds could sweep. The Braves are effectively eliminated from playoff contention, with the Reds in control of their own destiny. Cincinnati can do it, they just need to keep their foot on the gas.