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.

It was a down-and-up debut for Hayes. An error and home run in his first game sets the stage for what should be an interesting stay in Cincinnati. It's safe to say fans shouldn't expect errors or home runs to be a regular feature of Hayes' game, for better or worse.