Braves vs. Rockies: Betting Preview for September 3

Published 5:24 am Tuesday, September 3, 2024

When the Atlanta Braves (74-63) match up with the Colorado Rockies (51-87) at Truist Park on Tuesday, September 3 at 7:20 p.m. ET, Marcell Ozuna will be seeking his 100th RBI of the season (he currently has 98).

At -400, the Braves are the moneyline favorites in this matchup versus the Rockies (+300). This matchup has a total of 7.5 runs (over -105; under -115).

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Braves vs. Rockies Game Info

  • Date: Tuesday, September 3, 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 -400
  • Moneyline Underdog: Rockies +300
  • Over/Under: 7.5 runs (Over: -105, Under: -115)

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Braves Probable Starting Pitcher

  • Chris Sale (15-3 with a 2.58 ERA and 197 strikeouts in 153 2/3 innings pitched) makes the start for the Braves, his 26th of the season.
  • The left-hander’s most recent appearance was on Wednesday against the Minnesota Twins, when he tossed six innings, surrendering one earned run while allowing six hits.
  • Sale is seeking his fifth quality start in a row.
  • Sale is seeking his fifth straight outing lasting five or more innings. He averages 6.1 innings per appearance on the mound.
  • He has made four 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 180 total home runs.
  • Atlanta’s .413 slugging percentage ranks 12th in MLB.
  • The Braves’ .241 batting average ranks 16th in MLB.
  • Atlanta is the 17th-highest scoring team in baseball, averaging 4.3 runs per game (589 total).
  • The Braves’ .306 on-base percentage ranks 21st in MLB.
  • The Braves’ 9.2 strikeouts per game are the fifth-most in MLB.
  • Atlanta’s 3.62 team ERA ranks second among all MLB pitching staffs.
  • Atlanta’s pitching staff is No. 1 in MLB with a collective 9.6 strikeouts per nine innings.
  • Pitchers for the Braves combine for the No. 7-ranked WHIP in MLB (1.221).

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