Braves vs. Rockies: Betting Preview for Sept. 4

Published 5:25 am Wednesday, September 4, 2024

When the Atlanta Braves (75-63) play the Colorado Rockies (51-88) at Truist Park on Wednesday, Sept. 4 at 7:20 p.m. ET, Marcell Ozuna will be seeking his 100th RBI of the season (he’s currently sitting at 98).

The Braves (-300), according to sportsbooks, are moneyline favorites in this matchup versus the Rockies (+240) This matchup carries an over/under of 8.5 runs (over -120; under +100).

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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: -120, Under: +100)

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Braves Probable Starting Pitcher

  • Charlie Morton (7-7) gets the starting nod for the Braves in his 26th start of the season. He has a 4.26 ERA in 137 1/3 innings pitched, with 140 strikeouts.
  • In his most recent appearance on Thursday against the Philadelphia Phillies, the right-hander threw 5 2/3 innings, giving up three earned runs while surrendering five hits.
  • Morton is looking to record his 11th quality start of the season in this game.
  • Morton is seeking his fifth straight outing lasting five or more innings. He averages 5.5 innings per appearance on the hill.
  • He has had six appearances this season in which he held his opponents to zero earned runs.

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Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Braves are fourth-best in baseball with 180 total home runs.
  • Atlanta ranks 12th in MLB, slugging .412.
  • The Braves’ .241 batting average ranks 17th in the majors.
  • Atlanta has the No. 18 offense in MLB action, scoring 4.3 runs per game (592 total runs).
  • The Braves are 20th in MLB with an on-base percentage of .306.
  • The Braves strike out 9.2 times per game to rank 24th in the majors.
  • Atlanta’s 3.60 team ERA ranks second across all MLB pitching staffs.
  • Atlanta’s pitching staff is first in the majors with a collective 9.6 strikeouts per nine innings.
  • Pitchers for the Braves combine for the No. 7-ranked WHIP in MLB (1.218).

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