Braves vs. Rockies: Betting Preview for August 9

Published 8:25 am Friday, August 9, 2024

On Friday, August 9 at 8:40 PM ET, the Atlanta Braves (60-54) visit the Colorado Rockies (42-74) at Coors Field in the series opener. Grant Holmes will get the call for the Braves, while Tanner Gordon will take the mound for the Rockies.

The Braves, at -165, are the favorites in this game, while the Rockies are underdogs at +140. This game’s total has been listed at 11. You can get +100 odds on the over and -120 odds on the under.

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Braves vs. Rockies Game Info

  • Date: Friday, August 9, 2024
  • Time: 8:40 PM ET
  • Location: Denver, Colorado
  • Venue: Coors Field
  • TV Channel: BSSE
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo

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Matchup Betting Info

  • Moneyline Favorite: Braves -165
  • Moneyline Underdog: Rockies +140
  • Over/Under: 11 runs (Over: +100, Under: -120)

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Braves Probable Starting Pitcher

  • The Braves will send Holmes (0-0) to make his third start of the season.
  • The righty last pitched on Saturday against the Miami Marlins, when he threw 4 2/3 innings, allowing three earned runs while giving up seven hits.

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Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Braves rank eighth-best in MLB action with 142 total home runs.
  • Atlanta is 13th in MLB with a .407 slugging percentage.
  • The Braves have the 19th-ranked batting average in the majors (.239).
  • Atlanta ranks 23rd in runs scored with 479 (4.2 per game).
  • The Braves are 24th in MLB with an on-base percentage of .303.
  • The Braves strike out 9.2 times per game, the No. 25 mark in MLB.
  • Atlanta has a 3.69 team ERA that ranks third among all MLB pitching staffs.
  • Atlanta’s pitching staff ranks first in MLB with a collective 9.3 strikeouts per nine innings.
  • Braves pitchers combine for the No. 10 WHIP in MLB (1.234).

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