In one of the MLB games today – The Atlanta Braves and Colorado Rockies are set to kick off a three-game series in Denver on Monday.
The Braves are coming off a loss to the Giants. Atlanta, with the loss, sent them to 84-45 on the season. The Braves are 12.5 games ahead of the Phillies in the National League East.
Colorado won on Sunday over Baltimore and moved to 49-81 on the season. The Rockies are in last place in the National League West.
Let’s get right into our Braves vs Rockies betting analysis!
Braves vs. Rockies Odds
Atlanta Braves vs. Colorado Rockies Information
Atlanta Braves vs Colorado Rockies
Location of the game: Coors Field. Denver, CO.
Date & Time: Monday, August 28. 6:40pm MT.
How to watch: SportsNet RM
Recent Scores
Atlanta Braves
- Monday, August 21: 10-4 loss vs. Mets
- Tuesday, August 22: 3-2 win vs. Mets
- Wednesday, August 23: 7-0 win vs. Mets
- Friday, August 25: 5-1 win at Giants
- Saturday, August 26: 7-3 win at Giants
Colorado Rockies
- Tuesday, August 22: 12-4 loss at Rays
- Wednesday, August 23: 6-5 loss at Rays
- Thursday, August 24: 5-3 loss at RaysYo es a
- Friday, August 26: 5-4 loss at Orioles
- Saturday, August 27: 5-4 loss at Orioles
Atlanta Braves vs. Colorado Rockies Betting Analysis
Before we move on with our Braves vs Rockies betting analysis, let’s take a quick look at all the latest odds.
- Moneyline: Atlanta Braves -238 | Colorado Rockies +195
- Runline: Atlanta Braves -1.5 (-155) | Colorado Rockies +1.5 (+130)
- Total: 12.5
Atlanta Braves vs. Colorado Rockies Betting Preview
The Atlanta Braves are the best team in baseball. Despite the loss on Sunday, the Braves continue to roll. Before losing on Sunday, the Braves had won four in a row, scoring 22 runs and allowing six.
The Braves offense is anchored by Matt Olson, with his 43 home runs and 112 runs batted in. Atlanta, as a team, is hitting .274 on the season. Ronald Acuna Jr. is hitting .333 for Atlanta and is still the front-runner on all MLB MVP odds.
Bryce Elder is on the mound for the Braves. The 24-year-old is 10-4 on the season with a 3.39 earned run average. Elder is making his 26th start of the season. In over 143 innings thrown, Elder has 103 strikeouts and has walked 48 batters.
Rockies Roar Back
The Colorado Rockies snapped their six-game losing streak with their win on Sunday. During the six-game losing streak, Colorado was outscored 43-25.
The Rockies are led offensively by Elias Diaz and his .274 batting average, along with Ryan McMahon. The slugger has clubbed 21 home runs and drove in 65 runs batted in.
Austin Gomber will throw for the Colorado Rockies. The 29-year-old lefthander is 9-9 on the season, with a 5.48 earned run average. Gomber is making his 27th start of the season.
In his last outing, Gomber went six innings, allowing seven hits and three runs. The Colorado Rockies odds are not good, and Gomber will have a tough time keeping up with the Atlanta offense.
Atlanta Braves vs. Colorado Rockies Betting Prediction
Looking at the Braves vs Rockies betting analysis, it is obvious that this MLB game is not going to go well for the Colorado Rockies. This is a game that the Braves are going to win and win easily.
Atlanta is a team that can hit the ball out of the ballpark early and often. Atlanta is the top home run-hitting team, and now they get a chance to play in Colorado. Look for a ton of offense that leads this game to go over the total.
Also, take the Atlanta Braves and their run line.
- In this Atlanta Braves game today, bet the Braves -1.5 (-155) over the Colorado Rockies on Monday.
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