Neither the Colorado Rockies nor the defending World Series champions Atlanta Braves are having seasons many people will tell their grandchildren about. Both are scuffling just below .500 and are hoping to be able to get back on track as we get deeper into the summer. MLB betting trends show the Rockies are coming off an uninspiring series with the Marlins where they struggled to win two of three.
The Braves are in second place in the division but are 24-27. Atlanta also struggled for most of last season before catching fire in August and September on its way to a championship. The Braves are disappointed coming off losing two of three to Arizona on the road and will want to bounce back during this four-game set.
Atlanta hasn’t been bad on the road this season, compiling a 10-13 record. Colorado, thought good at home, is far from a powerhouse team. Here’s a look at what to expect from the two teams on Thursday.
Braves at Rockies Stats
Atlanta stats
Ian Anderson (3-3) will be taking the mound for the Braves. Anderson has struck out 17 batters in 19.1 innings of work for Atlanta this season. Anderson has also allowed three home runs and walked 11 batters.
Atlanta’s offense has mostly been mediocre this season. The Braves rank 18th in the league, having produced 4.14 runs per game thus far this season. Atlanta is also 19th in MLB in batting average, hitting .235 as a team.
From a power standpoint, the Braves have been among the best teams in the league. Atlanta has hit 62 home runs, which ranks fifth in the MLB. Austin Riley and Marcell Ozuna lead the Braves with 13 and 10 home runs, respectively. Dansby Swanson leads the Braves in batting average, having hit.278 with one triple on the season.
Colorado stats
Austin Gomber will look to bounce back from his worst start of the season. Gomber, who allowed eight runs in 1.1 innings of work in his last appearance, now has an ERA of 5.50 for the season. Gomber haas struck out 20 batters, allowed two home runs and issued seven walks in 21.0 innings pitched.
MLB picks today show Colorado has an excellent offensive punch. Despite being last in the NL West Division, the Rockies rank 8th in the MLB by scoring 4.65 runs per game. Colorado also has the second-best team batting averagq hitting .265.
C.J. Corn leads the Rockies with 13 home runs. Yonathan Daza has Colorado’s top batting average, hitting .359. The Rockies’ pitching staff showcased their woes in a grand fashion during a doubleheader Wednesday. Colorado’s issue is that the runs it produces aren’t nearly enough to keep up with what the pitching staff concedes.
The Rockies have been a much better home team than road one. Colorado is 16-12 at Coors Field this season.
Braves at Rockies Betting Trends
- Atlanta is 24-27 against the run line.
- Colorado is 23-26 against the run line.
- The over is 28-20-3 in the Braves’ games this season.
- The over is 27-21-1 in the Rockies’ games this season.
- Atlanta is 13-10 as a road favorite on the moneyline.
- Colorado is 7-6 as a home underdog on the moneyline.
Braves at Rockies Betting Predictions
MLB odds have the Braves as a -143 favorite, while the Rockies are +123. The over/under has been set at 11 runs.
Atlanta, which has split its past 10 games, has been just average on the road compiling a 10-13 record straight up. The Braves seem to have the edge in pitching, but their offense hasn’t produced much. Usually, a trip to the offense-friendly Coors Field could be a big boom for to get things jump-started.
The Rockies, who haven’t hit well collectively this season, have found success in their home park. Playing in the altitude at hitter-friendly Coors Field does have it’s advantages. With Colorado’s pitcher struggling, this is a good spot to grab the Braves on the road in a season opener.
Beat Atlanta -143.
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