Braves vs. Rockies: Betting Preview for September 4

Published 4:25 am Wednesday, September 4, 2024

Atlanta Braves (75-63) will play the Colorado Rockies (51-88) at Truist Park on Wednesday, September 4 at 7:20 p.m. ET. Currently stuck at 98 RBI, Marcell Ozuna will be looking to knock in his 100th run of the year.

Bookmakers have listed the Braves (-300) as moneyline favorites versus the Rockies (+240). The total for this matchup is 8.5. The odds to hit 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

  • The Braves are sending Charlie Morton (7-7) out to make his 26th start of the season. He is 7-7 with a 4.26 ERA and 140 strikeouts through 137 1/3 innings pitched.
  • In his last time out on Thursday, the righty threw 5 2/3 innings against the Philadelphia Phillies, giving up three earned runs while surrendering five hits.
  • Morton enters the game with 10 quality starts under his belt this season.
  • Morton will look to last five or more innings for his fifth straight appearance. He’s averaging 5.5 frames per outing.
  • In six of his 25 total appearances this season he has not given 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 action with 180 total home runs.
  • Atlanta ranks 12th in baseball, slugging .412.
  • The Braves’ .241 batting average ranks 17th in the majors.
  • Atlanta has the No. 18 offense in baseball, scoring 4.3 runs per game (592 total runs).
  • The Braves are 20th in MLB with a .306 on-base percentage.
  • The Braves’ 9.2 strikeouts per game rank 24th in MLB.
  • Atlanta has a 3.60 team ERA that ranks second across all MLB pitching staffs.
  • The pitching staff for Atlanta has a collective 9.6 K/9 to lead the majors.
  • Braves pitchers combine for the No. 7 WHIP in baseball (1.218).

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