Braves vs. Rockies: Betting Preview for Sept. 5

Published 5:32 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, at -300, are favored in this matchup, while the Rockies are underdogs at +230. This contest’s total is 8. You can get -125 odds on the over and -105 odds on the 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 makes the start for the Braves, his 23rd of the season. He is 8-4 with a 2.00 ERA and 125 strikeouts in 121 2/3 innings pitched.
  • The righty last pitched on Friday against the Philadelphia Phillies, when he tossed six innings, allowing one earned run while giving up four hits.
  • Lopez is trying to register his third quality start in a row in this matchup.
  • Lopez is looking for his fourth straight appearance lasting five or more innings. He averages 5.5 innings per appearance on the hill.
  • He has had seven appearances this season in which he did not give 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’s .412 slugging percentage ranks 12th in baseball.
  • The Braves’ .241 batting average ranks 16th in the majors.
  • Atlanta is the 18th-highest scoring team in MLB action, averaging 4.3 runs per game (597 total).
  • The Braves are 20th in MLB with a .307 on-base percentage.
  • The Braves’ 9.2 strikeouts per game rank 24th in MLB.
  • Atlanta’s 3.58 team ERA ranks second among all MLB pitching staffs.
  • The pitching staff for Atlanta has a collective 9.6 K/9, the first-best in the majors.
  • The Braves have the fifth-lowest WHIP in baseball (1.217).

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