Rockies vs Braves Prediction 4/29/25 MLB Picks Today

In this article, we will formulate a Rockies vs Braves prediction for this MLB game on Tuesday, April 29, at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.

Atlanta Braves Betting Preview

The Atlanta Braves (13-15, 5-12 Away) have swept the Twins and beat the Cardinals and Diamondbacks before securing a 6-3 victory in Game 1 of the current series against the Rockies on the road. The Braves trailed 3-0 after the 1st inning, but shut out the hosts for the remainder of the tilt. Michael Harris II led the offense with two RBI, while Bryce Elder got the win after allowing three runs on five hits with four strikeouts and two walks over 6.0 innings of work.

This year, the Braves average 4.15 runs per game (18th in the MLB) on a .241/.320/.401 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Braves’ staff has a 4.42 ERA (24th) and 1.33 WHIP (20th). Austin Riley leads the Braves with a .282 batting average, six home runs, and 18 RBI this season.

At the time of writing this prediction, the Braves still hadn’t announced a starting pitcher for Tuesday’s tilt against the Rockies.

Colorado Rockies Betting Preview

The Colorado Rockies (4-24, 3-10 Home) are currently in a seven-game losing skid, and they lost the previous four at home. After being swept by the Royals and Reds, the Rockies opened Game 1 against the Braves on a high note, with three runs in the first inning, but that was all from Colorado offensively, as the hosts succumbed to a 6-3 defeat. Hunter Goodman blasted a three-run homer to lead the team, while Ryan Feltner took the loss after allowing five runs on ten hits with four strikeouts and one walk in 4.2 innings.

This season, the Rockies average 3.30 runs per game (28th in the MLB) on a .213/.286/.349 slash line. Regarding pitching, the Rockies’ staff has a 5.33 ERA (29th) and 1.60 WHIP (30th). Hunter Goodman leads the Rockies with a .256 batting average, five home runs, and 14 RBI this season.

The projected starting pitcher for the Rockies is German Marquez, who is 0-4 in five starts this season, with a 9.30 ERA and 2.02 WHIP in 20.1 innings.

Why the Braves will cover

• The Rockies have lost 14 of their last 15 night games against National League opponents.
• The Braves have won nine of their last 10 night games against the Rockies following a win.
• The Braves have covered the run line in nine of their last 10 night games against the Rockies following a win.
• The Rockies have failed to cover the run line in five of their last six games as underdogs.
• The Rockies have trailed after 5 innings in five of their last six games against NL East opponents.

Total Runs Facts

• Ten of the Rockies’ last 11 night games against NL East opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• Four of the Braves’ last five games against NL West opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
• The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in six of the Rockies’ last seven night games against National League opponents.
• The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in 13 of the Braves’ last 16 road games against National League opponents.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Rockies rank 30th in the league for opponent batting average this season (.295).
• The Rockies rank 30th in the league for hits allowed this season (286).
• The Braves rank 24th in the league for strikeouts this season (226).
• The Braves rank 8th in the league for home runs this season (35).

Rockies vs Braves Prediction

The Braves won seven of the previous ten H2H encounters, including three of the last four. German Marquez was excellent in his first start after coming back from Tommy John’s surgery, but has been dreadful since, allowing 5+ runs in each of his previous three starts. Marquez allowed a .345 BA in 58 at-bats against the Braves, who will have a field day against German on Tuesday. I expect the visitors to pile misery on Marquez and score 4+ runs in the opening four or five innings. I don’t know the starter for the Braves yet, but whoever starts will have a good chance against one of the weakest offensive teams in the MLB. I am backing the Braves to win and cover the run line.