2025 MLB Speedway Classic: Best Bets, Top Trends and Predictions for Braves vs. Reds at Bristol Motor Speedway

Baseball and motorsports collide under the lights at one of racing’s most iconic venues — Bristol Motor Speedway — for the 2025 MLB Speedway Classic, the first MLB game to be played in a NASCAR stadium.

The Atlanta Braves and Cincinnati Reds will make history on Saturday, August 2, in what will also be the first-ever MLB regular season game played in Tennessee. With over 85,000 fans expected in attendance, a new MLB single-game crowd record will be set in what should be a unique, visual spectacle, hopefully filled with plenty of home runs.

We're highlighting what stands out in our Braves vs. Reds prediction for the MLB Speedway Classic using our Dimers Pro data, from our top hitters, best prop value and hottest trends.

Atlanta Braves vs. Cincinnati Reds Game Preview

• Date/Time: Saturday, August 2 | 7:15 PM ET

• Location: Bristol Motor Speedway (Bristol, TN)

• Broadcast: FOX | Stream on Fubo

• Starting Pitchers: Spencer Strider (ATL) vs. Chase Burns (CIN)

• Odds: Braves -172 | Reds +142 | O/U 9.0

The Braves enter as favorites behind ace Spencer Strider, while Cincinnati trots out Chase Burns, a promising Reds rookie off to a slow start who will look to keep his squad in the game despite a tough matchup.

The Field Dimensions

Given the sheer size of the racetrack, the baseball field sits between Turns 3 and 4 of the Bristol infield. The field measures an equal 330 ft to both left and right field, 384 ft to left-center, 375 ft to right-center, and 400 ft to dead center.

Here's how that compares to both the Reds' and Braves' home stadiums:

You can see that effort was made for this special stadium to resemble each team's home park as closely as possible.

Braves’ Top 3 Home Run Threats

1. Matt Olson (16.8% HR probability) The Braves' slugger leads the team in home run probability for the game but has just one since the All-Star Break.

2. Marcell Ozuna (16.2%) Ozuna is in the heart of Atlanta’s order and has 2 home runs in his past 5 games. He’s a solid threat to take advantage of Burns’ inexperience.

3. Austin Riley (15.1%) Riley’s hitting profile and similar lefty/righty splits make him a dangerous bat against a young pitcher in an unfamiliar environment.

Reds’ Top 3 Home Run Threats

1. Elly De La Cruz (14.5%) The most dynamic player on the Reds roster, De La Cruz blends elite speed with emerging power. He’ll look to be the spark in a Reds upset bid after hitting his first home run since June 

2. Will Benson (13.8%) Fresh off a home run last night, Benson will look to make it two in a row for his first home runs since the break.

3. Spencer Steer (13.0%) Steer provides solid contact with sneaky pop, and he’ll be one of the key bats looking to exploit Strider’s fastball-heavy approach - he also gets an edge with big +1050 odds at BetMGM.

🚀 HR PROJECTIONS: Our Home Run Probability for Every Player

Top Hitting Trends to Watch

• Michael Harris II (ATL): 1+ hit in 9 of last 10 games

• Drake Baldwin (ATL): 1+ hit in 10 of last 13 games

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Dimers Best Braves vs. Reds Prop Bet

• Bet: Chase Burns (CIN) Over 4.5 Hits Allowed

• Odds: +120 on DraftKings Sportsbook

• Probability: 58.4%

• Edge: +12.9% (High Value)

This prop projects well due to the Braves' depth in contact and power hitters. Atlanta’s lineup is loaded with bats like the hot-hitting Harris and sluggers like Riley, Olson and Ozuna who consistently generate base hits and hard contact. Given Burns’ inexperience and the magnitude of the event, this over has sharp value.

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