In this article, we will formulate a Rockies vs Braves prediction for this MLB game on Monday, April 28th at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Colorado Rockies Betting Preview
The Colorado Rockies are 4-23 this season after they lost all three of their games against Cincinnati by scores of 7-8, 4-6, and 1-8. In their game three loss, the Rockies allowed the first seven runs in the game, but did score in the eighth to avoid the shutout. Colorado recorded just three hits in the game, and they were led by Beck, who had their lone RBI in the loss. The Rockies started Blalock, who allowed seven hits and six earned runs over 4.0 innings in the loss, while Herget and Alexander allowed one earned run each out of the bullpen.
Prior to that series, the Rockies lost all three against the Royals and two out of three against the Nationals. Colorado has lost six games in a row, and they are currently last in the NL West standings. The Colorado pitching staff has a 5.33 ERA with a 1.60 WHIP and a .293 opponent batting average, while the offense has scored 89 runs with a .213 batting average and a .286 on-base percentage this season. Hunter Goodman has led Colorado with four home runs and 11 RBIs, while Jordan Beck has added five home runs and 10 RBIs this year. The projected starting pitcher for Colorado is Ryan Feltner, who is 0-1 with a 3.86 ERA and a 1.32 WHIP over 25.2 innings pitched this season.
Atlanta Braves Betting Preview
The Atlanta Braves are 12-15 this year after they won two out of three against Arizona by scores of 8-2, 8-7, and 4-6. In their loss on Sunday, Atlanta cut the deficit to 4-3 in the seventh, but allowed two more runs in the bottom half of the inning for the loss. The Braves recorded 11 hits and they committed one error in the game, while they were led by Verdugo, who had two RBIs in the loss. Atlanta started Schwellenbach, who allowed seven hits and three earned runs over 6.0 innings in the loss, while Bummer allowed two earned runs over 0.2 relief innings.
Prior to that series, the Braves won two out of three against the Cardinals and swept the Twins in three games. Atlanta has won three of their last four games, and they are currently last in the NL East standings. The Atlanta pitching staff has a 4.42 ERA with a 1.34 WHIP and a .243 opponent batting average, while their offense has scored 112 runs with a .241 batting average and a .320 on-base percentage this year. Austin Riley has led Atlanta with six home runs and 18 RBIs, while Sean Murphy has added seven home runs and 13 RBIs this year. The projected starting pitcher for Atlanta is Bryce Elder, who is 0-1 with a 5.57 ERA and a 1.48 WHIP over 21.0 innings pitched this year.
Why the Braves will beat the Rockies
- The Rockies have lost 14 of their last 15 games.
- The Braves have won seven of their last eight games at Coors Field following a road loss.
- The Braves have covered the run line in each of their last six night games following a loss.
- The Rockies have failed to cover the run line in 17 of their last 21 home games against NL East opponents that held a losing record.
- The Braves have led after 3 innings in each of their last four night games against NL West opponents.
- The Rockies have trailed after 5 innings in 11 of their last 13 night games against National League opponents.
- The Rockies have lost the first inning in five of their last six night games against National League opponents.
Total Runs Facts
- Each of the Rockies’ last six night games against NL East opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- Seven of the Braves’ last eight road games have gone OVER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in five of the Rockies’ last six night games against National League opponents.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in 17 of the Braves’ last 21 road games.
Colorado Rockies Player Prop Facts
- Ezequiel Tovar has hit at least one home run in three of his last five appearances at Coors Field against NL opponents that held a losing record.
- Ezequiel Tovar has recorded at least one Double in five of his last six appearances against opponents that held a losing record.
- Ezequiel Tovar has recorded at least one hit in each of his last eight home appearances against opponents that held a losing record.
- Jacob Stallings has scored a run in four of his last five home appearances after playing the previous day.
- Ezequiel Tovar has recorded at least one RBI in each of his last five home appearances against NL opponents that held a losing record.
- Brenton Doyle has recorded at least one Single in 12 of his last 13 home appearances against opponents that held a losing record.
Atlanta Braves Player Prop Facts
- Marcell Ozuna has hit a home run in four of the Braves’ last five road games against the Rockies.
- Alex Verdugo has recorded a Double in each of his last three appearances with the Braves as favorites against NL opponents.
- Matt Olson has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 14 appearances at Coors Field against opponents that held a losing record.
- Austin Riley has scored at least one run in seven of the Braves’ last eight games at Coors Field.
- Alex Verdugo has recorded at least one RBI in seven of his last eight appearances with his team as a favorite against NL opponents.
- Michael Harris has recorded at least one Single in nine of his last 10 road appearances against NL opponents that held a losing record.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Rockies rank 30th in the league for strikeouts against this season (286).
- The Rockies rank 30th in the league for strikeouts this season (184).
- The Braves rank T26th in the league for triples this season (1).
- The Braves rank T25th in the league for home runs allowed this season (35).
Rockies vs Braves Prediction
Atlanta comes into this matchup with plenty of momentum, as they have played very well over the last two weeks. The Braves are 4-12 on the road this year, while the Rockies are 3-9 at home. Colorado only has four wins on the season and their pitching staff has allowed at least six runs in five straight games. I will say that Feltner has probably been their best pitcher, but Atlanta is rolling right now. Take the Braves -1.5 here.