Braves vs. Rockies: Betting Preview for Sept. 5

Published 4:32 am Thursday, September 5, 2024

Atlanta Braves (76-63) will go head to head against the Colorado Rockies (51-89) at Truist Park on Thursday, Sept. 5 at 7:20 p.m. ET. Currently stuck at 98 RBI, Marcell Ozuna will be looking to drive in his 100th run of the year.

The Braves, at -300, are the favorites in this game, while the Rockies are underdogs at +230. The total for this contest is 8. The odds to hit the over are -125, while the odds are -105 to go under.

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Braves vs. Rockies Game Info

  • Date: Thursday, September 5, 2024
  • Time: 7:20 p.m. ET
  • Location: Atlanta, Georgia
  • Venue: Truist Park
  • TV Channel: BSSO
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo

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Matchup Betting Info

  • Moneyline Favorite: Braves -300
  • Moneyline Underdog: Rockies +230
  • Over/Under: 8 runs (Over: -125, Under: -105)

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Braves Probable Starting Pitcher

  • Reynaldo Lopez (8-4 with a 2.00 ERA and 125 strikeouts in 121 2/3 innings pitched) gets the start for the Braves, his 23rd of the season.
  • In his last time out on Friday against the Philadelphia Phillies, the righty threw six innings, allowing one earned run while surrendering four hits.
  • Lopez is trying to build on a second-game quality start streak in this outing.
  • Lopez is aiming for his fourth straight appearance lasting five or more innings. He averages 5.5 innings per appearance on the hill.
  • In seven of his 22 total appearances this season he has not given up an earned run.

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Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Braves average 1.3 home runs per game to rank fourth in MLB action with 181 total home runs.
  • Atlanta ranks 12th in baseball, slugging .412.
  • The Braves are 16th in MLB with a .241 batting average.
  • Atlanta ranks 18th in runs scored with 597 (4.3 per game).
  • The Braves rank 20th in baseball with a .307 on-base percentage.
  • The Braves strike out 9.2 times per game to rank 24th in baseball.
  • Atlanta has a 3.58 team ERA that ranks second among all MLB pitching staffs.
  • The 9.6 strikeouts per nine innings compiled by Atlanta’s pitching staff paces the majors.
  • The Braves have the fifth-lowest WHIP in the majors (1.217).

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