Braves vs. Rockies: Betting Preview for Sept. 5

Published 4:27 am Thursday, September 5, 2024

When the Atlanta Braves (76-63) take on the Colorado Rockies (51-89) at Truist Park on Thursday, Sept. 5 at 7:20 p.m. ET, Marcell Ozuna will be seeking his 100th RBI of the season (he’s currently sitting at 98).

The Braves (-300), according to oddsmakers, are moneyline favorites in this contest against the Rockies (+230) This matchup carries an over/under of 8 runs (over -125; under -105).

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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.
  • Lopez is looking to claim his third straight quality start in this matchup.
  • Lopez will look to extend a four-game streak of going five or more innings (he’s averaging 5.5 frames per appearance).
  • He has made seven appearances this season in which he did not allow 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 play with 181 total home runs.
  • Atlanta is 12th in MLB, slugging .412.
  • The Braves have the 16th-ranked batting average in the majors (.241).
  • Atlanta ranks 18th in runs scored with 597 (4.3 per game).
  • The Braves rank 20th in baseball with an on-base percentage of .307.
  • The Braves strike out 9.2 times per game to rank 24th in the majors.
  • Atlanta has the second-ranked team ERA across all MLB pitching staffs (3.58).
  • The 9.6 strikeouts per nine innings compiled by Atlanta’s pitching staff ranks first in the majors.
  • The Braves have the fifth-lowest WHIP in MLB (1.217).

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