Braves vs. Rockies: Betting Preview for Sept. 5

Published 4:32 am Thursday, September 5, 2024

When the Atlanta Braves (76-63) square off against the Colorado Rockies (51-89) at Truist Park on Thursday, Sept. 5 at 7:20 p.m. ET, Marcell Ozuna will be looking for his 100th RBI of the season (he currently has 98).

At -300, the Braves are listed as the moneyline favorites in this matchup against the Rockies (+230). This game 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 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 through 121 2/3 innings pitched.
  • In his last time out on Friday, the right-hander threw six innings against the Philadelphia Phillies, giving up one earned run while surrendering four hits.
  • Lopez is looking for his third quality start in a row.
  • Lopez is seeking his fourth straight outing lasting five or more innings. He averages 5.5 frames per appearance on the mound.
  • He has had seven appearances this season in which he did not surrender 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 181 total home runs.
  • Atlanta is 12th in baseball, slugging .412.
  • The Braves rank 16th in MLB with a .241 batting average.
  • Atlanta is the 18th-highest scoring team in baseball, averaging 4.3 runs per game (597 total).
  • The Braves rank 20th in baseball with a .307 on-base percentage.
  • The Braves strike out 9.2 times per game to 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 the majors.
  • The Braves have the fifth-lowest WHIP in the majors (1.217).

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