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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