The Atlanta Braves and Colorado Rockies clash Wednesday in game 3 of an MLB series at Coors Field. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.

Atlanta Braves Betting Preview

The Braves look for a win after winning 6 of their last 7 games. The Braves have a 12.5-game lead in the NL East. The Braves pitching staff is 3rd in ERA (3.80), 12th in WHIP (1.26) and 11th in quality starts (50). The Braves’ offense is 1st in runs per game (5.82), 1st in batting average (.276) and 1st in homers (247). Ronald Acuna Jr. leads the Braves with 177 hits and 79 RBI, while Austin Riley and Matt Olson have combined for 278 hits and 193 RBI. Darius Vines makes his major league debut when he takes the mound tonight. Vines is 16-15 with a 3.63 ERA and 366 strikeouts in his minor league career.

Colorado Rockies Betting Preview

The Rockies need a win after losing 8 of their last 9 games. The Rockies have the worst record in the NL at 49-83. The Rockies pitching staff is 29th in ERA (5.54), 29th in WHIP (1.52) and 27th in quality starts (34). The Rockies’ offense is 19th in runs per game (4.36), 17th in batting average (.249) and 25th in homers (132). Ezequiel Tovar leads the Rockies with 119 hits and 61 RBI, while Ryan McMahon and Elias Diaz have combined for 228 hits and 129 RBI. Kyle Freeland gets the ball, and he is 5-13 with a 5.00 ERA and 86 strikeouts this season. Freeland is 1-3 with a 5.80 ERA and 31 strikeouts in his career against the Braves.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Colorado Rockies ranks 30th in the league for strikeouts this season (915).
• The Colorado Rockies ranks 30th in the league for opponent batting average this season (.284).
• The Atlanta Braves ranks 1st in the league for runs scored this season (763).
• The Atlanta Braves ranks 1st in the league for hits this season (1237).

Randy’s Pick

I don’t like backing pitchers making their big league debut as you have no idea what to expect, but Darius Vines has the support of the best offense in baseball if things don’t work out. Also, the Rockies continue to pile up the losses and Kyle Freeland has a 5.00 ERA and 1.47 WHIP. Regardless of the pitching matchup, these two teams are in different area codes. I can only back the Braves with the RL for max betting value.