There is an NL matchup between the Rockies and Braves at 7:20 PM ET. This one is taking place at Truist Park in Atlanta, and the Braves are the heavy favorites on the money line, with their odds sitting at -274 compared to the Rockies at +222. The over/under line is currently 8.5 runs.
Colorado will be looking to snap a three-game losing streak, as they are just 51-89 overall. The Braves, meanwhile, have won two straight and are 2nd in the NL East with a record of 76-63. Austin Gomber is starting for the Rockies, and he is facing off against Reynaldo Lopez for the Braves. BSSO is carrying this game on TV.
Colorado vs. Atlanta Matchup At A Glance
- Teams: Rockies at Braves
- Where: Truist Park Atlanta
- Date: Thursday, September 5th
- Betting Odds ATL -274 | COL +222 O/U 8.5
Rockies vs Braves Last Game Recap
The most recent game o of this Braves vs Rockies series came right down to the end, as the Rockies rallied late but still fell short with the Braves winning 5-2 at home. Heading into the game, the Braves were favored at -277 on the money line.
Charlie Morton started for the Braves and went five innings while giving up two hits and two earned runs. He finished the game with eight strikeouts but issued three walks. Morton did not factor into the decision, as the win went to Raisel Iglesias out of the bullpen.
Bradley Blalock got the start for the Rockies and went five innings, giving up four hits and four earned runs. He struck out six but took the loss.
Rockies Preview
Colorado's struggles on the road have been a major issue this season, as they are just 19-52 away from Coors Field. Their run line record on the road is 32-39, and they have failed to cover in three straight games. As the favorite, the Rockies are 1-3 ATS.
Overall, the Rockies have a 51-89 record and are currently on a three-game losing streak. Their games have averaged 10 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 69-68. The under has hit in their last three games, and for the season, 59.3% of their games have had higher total lines than today's 8.5-run total.
Left-hander Austin Gomber gets the start for the Rockies today as he faces the Braves on the road. Gomber has made 26 starts this season and has a record of 4-10. His ERA is 4.69, along with a WHIP of 1.30. This year, opponents are batting .261 off Gomber. In his last outing, he took the loss, giving up three earned runs in six innings of work. Before that, he had won two straight starts. Gomber's ERA on the road is 6.0 compared to 4.94 at home.
So far this season, the Rockies are averaging 4.2 runs per game, which is 19th in the league. They have been a better offensive team at home, averaging 5 runs per game. As a team, the Rockies are batting .244, which is 11th in the league, and have the 13th best slugging percentage in the MLB. One area where the Rockies have struggled is with strikeouts, as they are 29th in the league in this category.
Over his last five games, Brendan Rodgers has gone 6/20 with one homer and two RBIs. As a team, the Rockies have two of the league's top home run hitters, as Brenton Doyle and Ezequiel Tovar have 22 and 21 homers, respectively. Tovar is batting .268 for the season, while Doyle is at .271.
Braves Preview
As favorites, the Braves have a 64-47 record straight up, but they are 12-16 as underdogs. Against the run line, they are 67-72, with a 39-34 record on the road and 28-38 at home. The over has hit in each of their last four games, bringing their over/under record to 51-83 for the season.
Atlanta is currently seven games behind the Phillies in the NL East, with an overall record of 76-63. They have won two straight games and have a series record of 24-16-5 this season.
Braves starter Reynaldo López has been tough to score on lately, as he has turned in a strong outing in each of his last three trips to the mound. Most recently, he faced the Phillies and picked up the win, going six innings and giving up just one earned run. Looking back over his last three outings, López has finished with a no-decision in each one. He has a total of 12 quality starts this year and a record of 8-4 to go along with a 2.00 ERA. López's ERA at home is 1.73 compared to 2.34 on the road.
Marcell Ozuna has been a huge power threat for the Braves this season, as his 37 home runs are 5th in the league and the best mark on the team. He is also 5th in the MLB with 98 RBIs. Ozuna comes into the game on a three-game hitting streak. Overall, he is batting .305 for the season. Matt Olson is also a power threat in the lineup, with 25 homers this season, but he is hitting just .233.
As a team, the Braves are averaging 4.3 runs per game, which is just 16th in the league. However, they have been a good home run hitting team and have the 4th best team batting average in the league. Atlanta is also 10th in slugging percentage and 7th in isolated power.
Rockies vs. Braves Prediction: Over 8.5 Runs +100
Our prediction for this Rockies vs. Braves matchup is to take the over, with the line sitting at 8.5 runs. We actually have the Braves winning this game 6-5, but with the payout for a Braves win being -274, we think there is a lot more value in taking the over.
Looking at some potential player props, Reynaldo Lopez is projected to finish with seven strikeouts, and you could look to Austin Gomber's line, as he is expected to finish with five K's.
