In this article, we will formulate a Rockies vs Braves Prediction for this MLB matchup on Friday, August 28th in the opening game of this series. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Atlanta Braves Preview
The Atlanta Braves have a 79-55 record this season and sit in first place in the NL East. They have a 45-23 home record and are coming off a 1-0 home win against the Dodgers. They will face the Giants and the Nationals next.
The Atlanta Braves have a .247 batting average this season, .311 OBP, and .412 slugging percentage. Atlanta’s pitching staff has a 3.58 ERA and 1.25 WHIP. Michael Harris II is the Braves’ best hitter with a .292 batting average. Matt Olson leads the team in RBI with 78, also adding a team-high 37 home runs.
Grant Holmes (R) is the projected starting pitcher for the Braves, has an 8-5 record, 3.64 ERA, and 1.32 WHIP.
Colorado Rockies Preview
The Colorado Rockies have a 52-82 record this season and sit in fifth place in the NL West. They have a 25-44 road record and are coming off a 1-7 road loss against the Nationals. They will face the Orioles and the Cardinals next.
The Colorado Rockies have a .252 batting average this season, .323 OBP, and .417 slugging percentage. Colorado’s pitching staff has a 5.53 ERA and 1.52 WHIP. Jake McCarthy is the Rockies’ best hitter with a .290 batting average. Hunter Goodman leads the team in RBI with 72, also adding a team-high 36 home runs.
Tomoyuki Sugano (R) is the projected starting pitcher for the Rockies, has a 12-7 record, 4.96 ERA, and 1.32 WHIP.
Colorado Rockies @ Atlanta Braves Betting Trends: August 28, 2026
- Probable Starting Pitcher: Grant Holmes Record this season: 8-5 ERA: 3.64
- Home Record: 6-4
- Last 5 against Rockies: 0-1
Why the Atlanta Braves will win
- The Rockies have lost each of their last eight road games against NL East opponents that held a winning record.
- The Braves have won 12 of their last 13 night games against the Rockies following a win.
- The Braves have covered the run line in 12 of their last 13 night games against the Rockies following a win.
- The Rockies have failed to cover the run line in seven of their last eight games at Truist Park against teams that held a winning record.
- The Braves have won the first inning in each of their last four night games at Truist Park.
- The Rockies have trailed after 3 innings in five of their last six night games against NL opponents that held a winning record.
- The Rockies have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last six night games against NL opponents that held a winning record.
- Probable Starting Pitcher: Tomoyuki Sugano Record this season: 12-7 ERA: 4.96
- Road Record: 5-2
- Last 5 against Braves: –
Why the Colorado Rockies will win
- The Rockies have won five of their last six games as underdogs following a road loss.
- The Braves have lost three of their last four Friday games as home favorites against NL West opponents.
- The Braves have failed to cover the run line each of their last seven home games against NL West opponents that held a losing record.
- The Rockies have covered the run line in each of their last seven Friday road games against NL opponents.
- The Braves have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last three games against opponents that held a losing record.
- The Braves have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last three games against opponents that held a losing record.
- The Braves have lost the first inning in each of their last five Friday games as favorites against NL West opponents.
Total Runs Facts
- Each of the last four games between the Rockies and Braves have gone OVER the total runs line.
- Five of the Rockies’ last six games as underdogs against the Braves have gone OVER the total runs line.
- There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in each of the Braves’ last seven night games against NL West opponents.
- There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in 10 of Tomoyuki Sugano’s last 11 appearances as a starter.
Atlanta Braves Player Prop Facts
- Matt Olson has hit a home run in three of the Braves’ last five home games against opponents that held a losing record.
- Ronald Acuna Jr. has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 10 appearances against the Rockies.
- Matt Olson ranks 2nd in the league in Home Runs (37) this season.
Colorado Rockies Player Prop Facts
- Mickey Moniak has hit at least one home run in seven of his last eight appearances against NL East opponents that held a winning record.
- Tomoyuki Sugano has recorded a win in five of his last six appearances against NL opponents.
- Connor Norby has recorded at least one hit in each of the Rockies’ last 12 games.
- Hunter Goodman ranks T3rd in the league in Home Runs (36) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Braves rank 29th in the league for triples this season (9).
- The Braves rank 28th in the league for walks this season (390).
- The Rockies rank 1st in the league for doubles this season (243).
- The Rockies rank 30th in the league for ERA this season (5.53).
Rockies vs Braves Prediction
The Braves are 7-2 in their last 9 meetings against the Rockies and have won two of their last three meetings in Atlanta.
In this Rockies vs Braves Prediction, the Braves are coming as -220 home favorites. The Braves have the momentum after a series sweep against the Dodgers but this is a letdown spot and they are being overpriced as -220 favorites with one of their weakest pitchers on the mound. Holmes sits on a 4.48 home ERA and a 4.84 expected ERA. Sugano has given up two runs in each of his last road starts and he will face a Braves offense that scores just 2.2 runs per game against righties in their last 10. Take the Rockies by +1.5 in this one.