Braves vs. Rockies: Betting Preview for September 4

Published 4:25 am Wednesday, September 4, 2024

Atlanta Braves (75-63) will go head to head against the Colorado Rockies (51-88) at Truist Park on Wednesday, September 4 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.

At -300, the Braves are the moneyline favorites in this game versus the Rockies (+240). This matchup has an over/under of 8.5 runs (over -115; under -105).

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Braves vs. Rockies Game Info

  • Date: Wednesday, September 4, 2024
  • Time: 7:20 p.m. ET
  • Location: Atlanta, Georgia
  • Venue: Truist Park
  • TV Channel: COLR
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo

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Matchup Betting Info

  • Moneyline Favorite: Braves -300
  • Moneyline Underdog: Rockies +240
  • Over/Under: 8.5 runs (Over: -115, Under: -105)

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Braves Probable Starting Pitcher

  • Charlie Morton makes the start for the Braves, his 26th of the season. He is 7-7 with a 4.26 ERA and 140 strikeouts in 137 1/3 innings pitched.
  • His most recent appearance was on Thursday against the Philadelphia Phillies, when the right-hander tossed 5 2/3 innings, surrendering three earned runs while allowing five hits.
  • Morton is trying to record his 11th quality start of the year in this game.
  • Morton is aiming for his fifth straight appearance lasting five or more innings. He averages 5.5 innings per appearance on the mound.
  • He has held his opponents without an earned run in six of his 25 outings this season.

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Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Braves average 1.3 home runs per game to rank fourth in MLB play with 180 total home runs.
  • Atlanta’s .412 slugging percentage is 12th in baseball.
  • The Braves have the 17th-ranked batting average in the majors (.241).
  • Atlanta has the No. 18 offense in baseball, scoring 4.3 runs per game (592 total runs).
  • The Braves’ .306 on-base percentage ranks 20th in MLB.
  • The Braves strike out 9.2 times per game to rank 24th in the majors.
  • Atlanta’s 3.60 team ERA ranks second among all MLB pitching staffs.
  • Atlanta’s pitching staff leads the majors with a collective 9.6 strikeouts per nine innings.
  • Pitchers for the Braves combine for the No. 7-ranked WHIP in baseball (1.218).

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