Colorado Rockies vs Atlanta Braves Betting Pick & Prediction 9/5/24
At 7:20 PM ET, the Rockies and Braves face off in an NL matchup. This one is being played at Truist Park in Atlanta, and the Braves are the heavy favorites on the money line, with their odds sitting at -274. The Rockies are +222 on the money line, and they are 51-89 overall and 5th in the NL West. The over/under line is currently 8.5 runs, and the game will be televised on BSSO.
Reynaldo Lopez is starting for the Braves, and he is facing off against Austin Gomber for the Rockies. The Rockies are currently on a three-game losing streak, and Lopez will look to keep the Braves’ two-game winning streak alive.
COLORADO ROCKIES VS ATLANTA BRAVES BETTING PICK
The Pick: OVER 8.5 Runs
This game will be played at Truist Park at 7:20 ET on Thursday, September 5th.
HOW TO BET THE ROCKIES VS BRAVES:
- We have the Braves winning by a score of 6 to 5
- However, if you’re looking for a run line pick, we like the Rockies to cover
- As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 11 runs and like the over
The most recent game o of this Braves vs Rockies series came right down to the end, as the Rockies rallied late but still fell short with the Braves winning 5-2 at home. Heading into the game, the Braves were favored at -277 on the money line.
Charlie Morton got the start for the Braves, going five innings and giving up two earned runs. He finished the game with eight strikeouts but issued three walks. Raisel Iglesias closed things out for Atlanta.
Bradley Blalock only went five innings for the Rockies, giving up four earned runs on four hits. He did finish the game with six strikeouts. Charlie Blackmon went 2/4 with an RBI for Colorado’s offense.
Rockies Records & Stats
With an overall record of 51-89, the Rockies are 5th in the NL West, 33 games behind the Dodgers for the division lead. Colorado has lost three straight games, and they are 3-7 over their last 10. This season, they are just 15-28 in divisional games.
At home, the Rockies are 32-37 compared to 19-52 on the road. So far, they have really struggled in day games, going 15-37 this season. As the underdog, the Rockies are 49-87 this year and just 2-2 as the favorite. Colorado’s overall series record is 10-30-4, and they are losing their current series vs. the Braves 0-2.
The Rockies are 32-39 against the run line on the road this season and have failed to cover in their last three road games. They are 1-3 against the run line as the favorite this season and have an average run differential of -2.3 runs per game on the road.
The Rockies are on the road against the Braves today, and the over/under line is set at 8.5 runs. The combined run average for their games this season is 10.0, and their over/under record is 69-68. Their games have averaged a line of 10 runs per game, and when the line is set at 8.5 runs, their over/under record is 9-10. This season, 59.3% of their games have had higher over/under lines than 8.5 runs, and their current under streak is at 3 games.
Left-hander Austin Gomber is on the mound for the Rockies today as he faces the Braves on the road. He has made 26 starts this season and has a record of 4-10 with a 4.69 ERA. Gomber’s WHIP for the season is currently 1.30. In his 26 appearances, he has turned in 10 quality starts. Looking back at his last outing, Gomber took the loss, giving up three earned runs in six innings of work. He has lost each of his last two starts. Before that, he had won two straight starts.
So far this season, the Rockies offense is averaging 4.2 runs per game, which is 19th in the league. They have been a better offensive team at home, averaging 5 runs per contest. As a team, the Rockies are batting .244, and their team on-base percentage is just 16th in the league. However, they have been very good at putting the ball in play, as they have the league’s 2nd best BABIP.
Both Ezequiel Tovar and Brenton Doyle have been big home run threats for the Rockies this season, with Tovar having 21 homers and Doyle leading the team with 22. Tovar comes into the game with a batting average of .268, while Doyle is batting .271. Michael Toglia has also gone deep 21 times this season but is batting just .215. Over his last five games, Brendan Rodgers is 6/20 at the plate with a home run.
Braves Records & Stats
With an overall record of 76-63, the Braves are seven games behind the Phillies for the NL East lead. The Braves have taken the first two games of their series vs. the Rockies, and their record in series this year is 24-16-5. At home, the Braves are 38-28 this season and 38-35 on the road.
Atlanta has been the favorite in most of their games, where they have gone 64-47. As the underdog, the Braves are 12-16 this season. Heading into today’s game, the Braves have an overall record of 23-21 against the NL East.
The Braves have a run line record of 28-38 at home this season, but they have covered the run line in two straight games at home. Overall, they are 67-72 against the run line this season. In games they have won, they have an average run margin of +3.6, while in losses, they have an average run margin of -3.3.
The Braves have played in 44 games this season with an over/under line of 8.5 runs, and their record in those games is 13-23. Their games have averaged 8.1 runs per game, and their over/under record for the season is 51-83. The over/under line for today’s game against the Rockies is 8.5 runs, and their current under streak is at 4 games.
Braves starter Reynaldo López has been tough to score on lately, as he has finished with a no-decision in each of his last three outings. Most recently, he faced the Phillies and picked up the win, going six innings and giving up just one earned run. Looking back over his last three outings, López has allowed just one earned run in each start. For the season, he has made 22 starts, and opponents are batting .219 off the right-hander. López’s ERA for the season is 2.00, along with a record of 8-4. His WHIP is 1.17.
Marcell Ozuna has been one of the league’s top power hitters this season, as his 37 home runs is 5th best in the league and leads the Braves offense. Not only has he been a power threat, but he is also batting a team-high .305 and has driven in 98 runs, which is also 5th best in the MLB. Matt Olson is 2nd on the team with 25 homers but is hitting just .233.
As a team, the Braves are 4th in home runs and are averaging 4.3 runs per game. They have been a better offensive team on the road this season, averaging 4.6 runs per contest. Currently, Marcell Ozuna, Ronald Acuña Jr., and Michael Harris II are all on hitting streaks for the Braves.