Braves vs. Rockies: Betting Preview for September 4

Published 5:25 am Wednesday, September 4, 2024

When the Atlanta Braves (75-63) take on the Colorado Rockies (51-88) at Truist Park on Wednesday, September 4 at 7:20 p.m. ET, Marcell Ozuna will be seeking his 100th RBI of the season (he currently has 98).

Sportsbooks have tabbed the Braves (-300) as moneyline favorites against the Rockies (+240). The over/under for this contest is 8.5. The odds to exceed the over are -115, while the odds are -105 to go under.

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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.
  • In his last appearance on Thursday, the right-hander threw 5 2/3 innings against the Philadelphia Phillies, giving up three earned runs while surrendering five hits.
  • Morton has 10 quality starts under his belt this year.
  • Morton will try to build upon a five-game streak of pitching five or more innings (he’s averaging 5.5 frames per outing).
  • He has had six appearances this season in which he held his opponents to zero earned runs.

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Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

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

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