Braves vs. Rockies: Betting Preview for Sept. 5
Published 4:32 am Thursday, September 5, 2024
When the Atlanta Braves (76-63) play the Colorado Rockies (51-89) at Truist Park on Thursday, Sept. 5 at 7:20 p.m. ET, Marcell Ozuna will be seeking his 100th RBI of the season (he currently has 98).
At -300, the Braves are listed as the moneyline favorites in this game against the Rockies (+230). This game has a total of 8 runs (over -125; under -105).
Place your bets on any MLB matchup at BetMGM, and sign up with our link for a first-time deposit bonus!
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
Watch MLB, other live sports and more on Fubo! Use our link to sign up for a free trial.
Matchup Betting Info
- Moneyline Favorite: Braves -300
- Moneyline Underdog: Rockies +230
- Over/Under: 8 runs (Over: -125, Under: -105)
Bet on this or any MLB matchup at BetMGM
Braves Probable Starting Pitcher
- Reynaldo Lopez gets the start for the Braves, his 23rd of the season. He is 8-4 with a 2.00 ERA and 125 strikeouts in 121 2/3 innings pitched.
- His most recent time out was on Friday against the Philadelphia Phillies, when the righty tossed six innings, surrendering one earned run while allowing four hits.
- Lopez is trying to prolong a second-game quality start streak in this game.
- Lopez is seeking his fourth straight appearance lasting five or more innings. He averages 5.5 frames per appearance on the mound.
- He has held his opponents without an earned run in seven of his 22 appearances this season.
Rep your team with officially licensed MLB gear! Head to Fanatics to find jerseys, shirts, and much more.
Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance
- The Braves are fourth-best in MLB action with 181 total home runs.
- Atlanta’s .412 slugging percentage ranks 12th in MLB.
- The Braves’ .241 batting average ranks 16th in the majors.
- Atlanta is the 18th-highest scoring team in MLB play, averaging 4.3 runs per game (597 total).
- The Braves are 20th in baseball with a .307 on-base percentage.
- The Braves strike out 9.2 times per game to rank 24th in MLB.
- Atlanta’s 3.58 team ERA ranks second across all MLB pitching staffs.
- The pitching staff for Atlanta has a collective 9.6 K/9 to pace the majors.
- The Braves have the fifth-lowest WHIP in baseball (1.217).
Not all offers available in all states, please visit BetMGM for the latest promotions for your area. Must be 21+ to gamble, please wager responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, contact 1-800-GAMBLER.