Braves vs. Rockies: Betting Preview for Sept. 5

Published 5:32 am Thursday, September 5, 2024

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

The Braves (-300), according to oddsmakers, are moneyline favorites in this matchup versus the Rockies (+230) This contest carries 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) to the mound 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.
  • His last appearance was on Friday against the Philadelphia Phillies, when the righty went six innings, surrendering one earned run while allowing four hits.
  • Lopez is looking to secure his third straight quality start in this game.
  • Lopez is looking for his fourth straight outing lasting five or more innings. He averages 5.5 frames per appearance on the hill.
  • 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 average 1.3 home runs per game to rank fourth in MLB play with 181 total home runs.
  • Atlanta’s .412 slugging percentage ranks 12th in baseball.
  • The Braves have the 16th-ranked batting average in the majors (.241).
  • Atlanta is the 18th-highest scoring team in MLB action, averaging 4.3 runs per game (597 total).
  • The Braves rank 20th in MLB with an on-base percentage of .307.
  • The Braves’ 9.2 strikeouts per game rank 24th in MLB.
  • 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 to pace MLB.
  • The Braves have the fifth-lowest WHIP in baseball (1.217).

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