Braves vs. Rockies: Betting Preview for Sept. 4

Published 4:24 am Wednesday, September 4, 2024

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

At -300, the Braves are listed as the moneyline favorites in this matchup versus the Rockies (+240). This contest 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 makes the start for the Braves, his 26th of the season. He is 7-7 with a 4.26 ERA and 140 strikeouts in 137 1/3 innings pitched.
  • The righty last pitched on Thursday against the Philadelphia Phillies, when he tossed 5 2/3 innings, allowing three earned runs while giving up five hits.
  • Morton is trying to record his 11th quality start of the year.
  • Morton is aiming for his fifth straight appearance lasting five or more innings. He averages 5.5 innings per appearance on the mound.
  • In six of his appearances this season he did not give 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 baseball with 180 total home runs.
  • Atlanta is 12th in baseball with a .412 slugging percentage.
  • The Braves rank 17th in the majors with a .241 batting average.
  • Atlanta ranks 18th in runs scored with 592 (4.3 per game).
  • The Braves’ .306 on-base percentage is 20th in baseball.
  • The Braves’ 9.2 strikeouts per game rank 24th in baseball.
  • Atlanta has a 3.60 team ERA that ranks second among all MLB pitching staffs.
  • Atlanta’s pitching staff ranks first in the majors with a collective 9.6 strikeouts per nine innings.
  • The Braves have the seventh-lowest WHIP in baseball (1.218).

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