Braves vs. Rockies: Betting Preview for Sept. 5

Published 5:32 am Thursday, September 5, 2024

Atlanta Braves (76-63) will play 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.

Bookmakers have tabbed the Braves (-300) as moneyline favorites against the Rockies (+230). This matchup has 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

  • The Braves will send Reynaldo Lopez (8-4) out to make his 23rd start of the season. He is 8-4 with a 2.00 ERA and 125 strikeouts through 121 2/3 innings pitched.
  • In his most recent appearance on Friday against the Philadelphia Phillies, the righty threw six innings, giving up one earned run while surrendering four hits.
  • Lopez is trying to prolong a second-game quality start streak in this game.
  • Lopez will look to go five or more innings for his fourth straight appearance. He’s averaging 5.5 innings 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 in MLB play with 181 home runs. They average 1.3 per game.
  • Atlanta’s .412 slugging percentage ranks 12th in baseball.
  • 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 a .307 on-base percentage.
  • The Braves’ 9.2 strikeouts per game rank 24th in the majors.
  • Atlanta has the second-ranked team ERA among all MLB pitching staffs (3.58).
  • 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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