In this article we will formulate a Braves vs Rockies prediction for this MLB game on Saturday, August 29th 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 80-55 this season after they won game one by a score of 6-4 last night. Atlanta nearly blew a 4-0 lead, but they added two runs in the fifth to seal the win. The Braves recorded 14 hits in the game and they were led by Harris II, who went 2-3 with one home run and three RBIs. Holmes allowed eight hits and three earned runs over 5.0 innings for the win, while Iglesias picked up the save. Prior to this series, Atlanta swept the Dodgers in three games, but lost two out of three against the Brewers before that.
This season, Atlanta has a 3.58 ERA with a 1.25 WHIP and a .232 opponent batting average, while they have scored 631 runs with a .248 batting average and a .312 on base percentage. Matt Olson has led the Braves with 37 home runs and 78 RBIs, while Drake Baldwin has added 22 home runs and 67 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Atlanta is Martin Perez, who is 8-8 with a 3.12 ERA and a 1.21 WHIP over 115.1 innings pitched this season.
Colorado Rockies Betting Preview
The Colorado Rockies are 52-83 this year after they lost game one by a score of 4-6 on Friday night. Colorado scored three runs in the fifth inning to cut the deficit to 4-3, but couldn’t find the tying run in the loss. The Rockies recorded 12 hits in the game and they were led by Goodman, who went 3-5 with one RBI. Sugano allowed 10 hits and six earned runs over 4.0 innings for the loss, while Mejia threw a scoreless inning in relief. Prior to this series, Colorado split four games with the Nationals and lost all three against the Guardians.
This season, Colorado has a 5.54 ERA with a 1.53 WHIP and a .289 opponent batting average, while they have scored 641 runs with a .253 batting average and a .324 on base percentage. Hunter Goodman has led the Rockies with 36 home runs and 73 RBIs, while TJ Rumfield has added 13 home runs and 61 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Colorado is Ryan Feltner, who is 5-8 with a 6.08 ERA and a 1.55 WHIP over 97.2 innings pitched this year.
Why the Atlanta Braves will win
- The Rockies have lost each of their last nine road games against NL East opponents that held a winning record.
- The Braves have won 14 of their last 16 home games after playing the previous day.
- The Rockies have failed to cover the run line in eight of their last nine games at Truist Park against teams that held a winning record.
- The Braves have covered the run line in each of their last four games against the Rockies.
- The Rockies have trailed after 5 innings in nine of their last 10 games at Truist Park against opponents that held a winning record.
- The Rockies have lost the first inning in four of their last five day games.
- The Rockies have trailed after 3 innings in 16 of their last 20 road games against opponents that held a winning record.
Why the Colorado Rockies will win
- The Rockies have won three of their last four games as underdogs following a road loss.
- The Braves have lost three of their last four day games after playing the previous day.
- The Braves have failed to cover the run line in seven of their last eight home games against NL West opponents that held a losing record.
- The road team has covered the run line in four of the last five games between the Rockies and Braves.
- The Braves have trailed after 5 innings in three of their last four games against opponents that held a losing record.
- The Rockies have won the first inning in three of their last four day games against NL East opponents that held a winning record.
- The Braves have trailed after 3 innings in three of their last four games against opponents that held a losing record.
Total Runs Facts
- Each of the last five games between the Rockies and Braves have gone OVER the total runs line.
- Six of the Rockies’ last seven games as underdogs against the Braves have gone OVER the total runs line.
- There has been no run scored during the first inning in 10 of the Braves’ last 11 day games.
- There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in seven of the Rockies’ last eight day games.
Atlanta Braves Player Prop Facts
- Ronald Acuna Jr. has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 11 appearances against the Rockies.
- Martin Perez has recorded four or more strikeouts in each of his last four appearances against the Rockies.
- Michael Harris has hit a home run in each of the Braves’ last two games against NL West opponents that held a losing record.
Colorado Rockies Player Prop Facts
- Willi Castro has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 10 appearances in day games.
- Ryan Feltner has recorded four or more strikeouts in each of his seven previous Saturday appearances against teams that held a winning record.
- Mickey Moniak has hit a home run in four of the Rockies’ last five games against NL East opponents that held a winning record.
Braves vs Rockies Prediction
Atlanta comes into this matchup on a five game winning streak and they lead the NL East by five games. The Braves are 46-23 at home this year, while the Rockies are 25-45 on the road. Colorado has split their last four games and they have allowed 6+ runs in three of their last five. The Rockies are starting Feltner, who has allowed 12 earned runs in his last 10.2 innings, while Perez has allowed one earned run or fewer in four of his last five outings. Take the Braves -1.5 here.