Braves vs. Rockies: Betting Preview for September 3

Published 4:25 am Tuesday, September 3, 2024

When the Atlanta Braves (74-63) play 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).

The Braves, at -400, are the favorites in this game, while the Rockies are underdogs at +300. This contest’s total is 7.5. You can get -105 odds on the over and -115 odds on the under.

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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 makes the start for the Braves, his 26th of the season. He is 15-3 with a 2.58 ERA and 197 strikeouts in 153 2/3 innings pitched.
  • In his last time out on Wednesday against the Minnesota Twins, the lefty tossed six innings, giving up one earned run while surrendering six hits.
  • Sale is looking to build upon a fourth-game quality start streak in this matchup.
  • Sale will try to pitch five or more innings for his fifth straight appearance. He’s averaging 6.1 frames per outing.
  • In four of his appearances this season he did not surrender an earned run.

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Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Braves are fourth in MLB action with 180 home runs. They average 1.3 per game.
  • Atlanta ranks 12th in MLB, slugging .413.
  • The Braves have the 16th-ranked batting average in the majors (.241).
  • Atlanta has the No. 17 offense in MLB action, scoring 4.3 runs per game (589 total runs).
  • The Braves’ .306 on-base percentage ranks 21st in MLB.
  • Braves hitters strike out 9.2 times per game, the 26th-most in the majors.
  • Atlanta has a 3.62 team ERA that ranks second across all MLB pitching staffs.
  • The 9.6 strikeouts per nine innings compiled by Atlanta’s pitching staff ranks first in MLB.
  • Pitchers for the Braves combine for the No. 7-ranked WHIP in baseball (1.221).

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