Braves vs. Rockies: Betting Preview for Sept. 4

Published 4:24 am Wednesday, September 4, 2024

When the Atlanta Braves (75-63) go head to head against 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).

Bookmakers have tabbed the Braves (-300) as moneyline favorites versus the Rockies (+240). Oddsmakers have listed the over/under for this matchup at 8.5 runs.

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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

  • 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.
  • The right-hander last appeared on Thursday against the Philadelphia Phillies, when he went 5 2/3 innings, allowing three earned runs while giving up five hits.
  • Morton has 10 quality starts this season.
  • Morton is aiming for his fifth straight outing lasting five or more innings. He averages 5.5 frames per appearance on the mound.
  • 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 rank fourth-best in baseball with 180 total home runs.
  • Atlanta’s .412 slugging percentage ranks 12th in MLB.
  • The Braves have the 17th-ranked batting average in the league (.241).
  • Atlanta has the No. 18 offense in MLB play, scoring 4.3 runs per game (592 total runs).
  • The Braves’ .306 on-base percentage is 20th in baseball.
  • The Braves strike out 9.2 times per game to rank 24th in baseball.
  • Atlanta’s 3.60 team ERA ranks second among all MLB pitching staffs.
  • Atlanta’s pitching staff is No. 1 in MLB with a collective 9.6 strikeouts per nine innings.
  • The Braves have the seventh-lowest WHIP in MLB (1.218).

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