Braves vs. Rockies: Betting Preview for Sept. 5

Published 5:32 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 season.

Sportsbooks have tabbed the Braves (-300) as moneyline favorites against the Rockies (+230). This game has a total 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

  • The Braves are sending Reynaldo Lopez (8-4) to make his 23rd start of the season. He is 8-4 with a 2.00 ERA and 125 strikeouts in 121 2/3 innings pitched.
  • In his most recent outing on Friday against the Philadelphia Phillies, the right-hander tossed six innings, allowing one earned run while surrendering four hits.
  • Lopez is trying to secure his third quality start in a row in this outing.
  • Lopez will look to pitch five or more innings for his fourth straight start. He’s averaging 5.5 frames per outing.
  • In seven of his appearances this season he did not give up an earned run.

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Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Braves are fourth-best in baseball with 181 total home runs.
  • Atlanta’s .412 slugging percentage ranks 12th in baseball.
  • The Braves have the 16th-ranked batting average in the majors (.241).
  • Atlanta has the No. 18 offense in MLB play, scoring 4.3 runs per game (597 total runs).
  • The Braves’ .307 on-base percentage ranks 20th in MLB.
  • The Braves strike out 9.2 times per game, the No. 24 average in the majors.
  • Atlanta has a 3.58 team ERA that ranks second among all MLB pitching staffs.
  • The pitching staff for Atlanta has a collective 9.6 K/9, the first-best in MLB.
  • Braves pitchers combine for the No. 5 WHIP in MLB (1.217).

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