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 looking for his 100th RBI of the season (he currently has 98).
At +230, the Rockies are listed as the moneyline underdogs in this matchup versus the Braves, who are -300. This matchup 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 the mound to make his 23rd start of the season. He is 8-4 with a 2.00 ERA and 125 strikeouts in 121 2/3 innings pitched.
- The righty’s last appearance was on Friday against the Philadelphia Phillies, when he went six innings, surrendering one earned run while giving up four hits.
- Lopez is aiming for his third straight quality start.
- Lopez will try to last five or more innings for his fourth straight start. He’s averaging 5.5 innings per outing.
- In seven of his 22 total appearances this season he has not allowed an earned run.
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Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance
- The Braves rank fourth-best in MLB play with 181 total home runs.
- Atlanta ranks 12th in baseball, slugging .412.
- The Braves’ .241 batting average ranks 16th in the majors.
- Atlanta ranks 18th in runs scored with 597 (4.3 per game).
- The Braves rank 20th in MLB with a .307 on-base percentage.
- The Braves’ 9.2 strikeouts per game rank 24th in MLB.
- Atlanta has the second-ranked team ERA across all MLB pitching staffs (3.58).
- The pitching staff for Atlanta has a collective 9.6 K/9 to lead MLB.
- Braves pitchers combine for the No. 5 WHIP in the majors (1.217).
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