In this article, we will formulate a Braves vs Rockies prediction for this MLB game on Saturday, June 14th at Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Atlanta Braves Betting Preview
The Atlanta Braves are 30-38 this year after they won game one by a score of 12-4 on Friday. Atlanta trailed 4-1 in the fourth inning, but they scored the last 11 runs in the game for the win. The Braves recorded 15 hits, and they were led by Ozuna, who went 1-4 with one home run and four RBIs in the win. Atlanta started Elder, who allowed seven hits and four earned runs over 3.1 innings, while De Los Santos got the win in relief.
Prior to this series, the Braves won two out of three against the Brewers, but lost all three against the Giants before that. Atlanta has won three of their last four games, and they are currently third in the NL East standings. The Atlanta pitching staff has a 3.73 ERA with a 1.23 WHIP and a .233 opponent batting average, while their offense has scored 285 runs with a .246 batting average and a .319 on-base percentage this year. Matt Olson has led Atlanta with 14 home runs and 42 RBIs, while Austin Riley has added 11 home runs and 35 RBIs this year. The projected starting pitcher for Atlanta is Spencer Strider, who is 0-5 with a 5.40 ERA and a 1.28 WHIP over 25.0 innings pitched this year.
Colorado Rockies Betting Preview
The Colorado Rockies are 13-56 this season after they dropped game one in this series on Friday night. Colorado scored four runs in the first four innings, but they went scoreless over the last five innings in the loss. The Rockies recorded 14 hits and they committed four errors in the game, while they were led by McMahon, who went 3-4 with one home run and three RBIs in the loss. Colorado started Marquez, who allowed six hits and one earned run over 5.0 innings, while Bird, Vodnik, and Rolison combined to allow 10 earned runs in relief.
Prior to this series, the Rockies lost two out of three against the Giants and all three against the Mets. Colorado has lost six of their last seven games, and they are currently last in the NL West standings. The Colorado pitching staff has a 5.72 ERA with a 1.59 WHIP and a .295 opponent batting average, while the offense has scored 228 runs with a .225 batting average and a .289 on-base percentage this season. Hunter Goodman has led Colorado with 11 home runs and 40 RBIs, while Ryan McMahon has added nine home runs and 22 RBIs this year. The projected starting pitcher for Colorado is Chase Dollander, who is 2-6 with a 6.85 ERA and a 1.54 WHIP over 44.2 innings pitched this season.
Why the Braves will beat the Rockies
- The Rockies have lost each of their last 11 day games following a road loss.
- The Braves have won nine of their last 10 home games against the Rockies.
- The Rockies have failed to cover the run line in eight of their last nine games at Truist Park.
- The Braves have covered the run line in seven of their last eight home games against the Rockies following a win.
- The Rockies have lost the first inning in three of their last four day games at Truist Park.
- The Rockies have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last six Saturday games.
- The Rockies have trailed after 5 innings in 10 of their last 11 road day games.
Why the Rockies will beat the Braves
- The Braves have lost each of their last six day games against NL West opponents following a win.
- The Rockies have won three of their last four games as road underdogs.
- The Braves have failed to cover the run line in each of their last six day games against NL West opponents following a win.
- The Rockies have covered the run line in five of their last six games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Braves have trailed after 3 innings in five of their last six games against National League opponents that held a losing record.
- The Braves have trailed after 5 innings in five of their last six games against National League opponents that held a losing record.
Total Runs Facts
- Each of the Rockies’ last four games after playing the previous day have gone OVER the total runs line.
- Six of the Braves’ last seven games as favorites against the Rockies have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Rockies’ last four day games at Truist Park.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in six of the last seven games between the Rockies and Braves at Truist Park.
Atlanta Braves Player Prop Facts
- Michael Harris has hit a home run in each of the Braves’ last two games as favorites.
- Matt Olson has recorded at least one Double in each of the Braves’ last four day games against opponents that held a losing record.
- Austin Riley has recorded at least one hit in each of the Braves’ last 12 day games.
- Spencer Strider has recorded a win in five of his six previous appearances in day games against teams that held a losing record.
- Matt Olson has scored at least one run in each of the Braves’ last six games against NL opponents that held a losing record.
- Spencer Strider has recorded eight or more strikeouts in 18 of his last 22 home appearances.
- Michael Harris has recorded at least one RBI in each of the Braves’ last four games as favorites against the Rockies.
Colorado Rockies Player Prop Facts
- Tyler Freeman has recorded at least one hit in each of his last nine appearances against NL East opponents.
- Tyler Freeman has scored at least one run in five of his last six appearances against opponents that held a losing record.
- German Marquez has recorded at least one RBI in each of his last four appearances with the Rockies as underdogs against NL opponents.
- Brenton Doyle has hit a home run in three of his last four appearances in day games against NL teams that held a losing record.
- Ezequiel Tovar has recorded a Double in three of his last four appearances against NL East opponents that held a losing record.
Braves vs Rockies Prediction
Atlanta was able to have a big day at the plate on Friday to get the win in game one, and they are starting to turn things around. The Braves are 18-14 at home this season, while the Rockies are 6-29 on the road. Colorado continues to be the worst team in baseball, and they have allowed 10+ runs in three of their last five games. The Rockies are starting Dollander, who has allowed seven earned runs in his last 6.0 innings. The Braves are going with Strider, who has allowed eight earned runs in his last 11.0 innings. Take the over here.