Braves vs. Rockies: Betting Preview for August 11

Published 12:25 am Sunday, August 11, 2024

In the series rubber match on Sunday, August 11, Marcell Ozuna and the Atlanta Braves (61-55) take on Brenton Doyle and the Colorado Rockies (43-75). The first pitch will be thrown at 3:10 PM ET at Coors Field.

The Braves, at -210, are favored in this matchup, while the Rockies are underdogs at +170. The over/under for this contest is 10.5. The odds to eclipse the over are -115, while the odds are -105 to go under.

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Braves vs. Rockies Game Info

  • Date: Sunday, August 11, 2024
  • Time: 3:10 PM ET
  • Location: Denver, Colorado
  • Venue: Coors Field
  • TV Channel: COLR
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo

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Matchup Betting Info

  • Moneyline Favorite: Braves -210
  • Moneyline Underdog: Rockies +170
  • Over/Under: 10.5 runs (Over: -115, Under: -105)

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Braves Probable Starting Pitcher

  • Spencer Schwellenbach makes the start for the Braves, his 12th of the season. He is 4-5 with a 4.04 ERA and 70 strikeouts in 64 2/3 innings pitched.
  • In his most recent appearance on Friday, Aug. 2, the righty went seven innings against the Miami Marlins, giving up three earned runs while surrendering six hits.
  • Schwellenbach is trying to build upon a second-game quality start streak in this matchup.
  • Schwellenbach is seeking his 10th straight appearance lasting five or more innings. He averages 5.8 innings per appearance on the hill.
  • In one of his appearances this season he did not surrender an earned run.

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Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Braves are fifth-best in MLB action with 149 total home runs.
  • Atlanta ranks 12th in baseball with a .412 slugging percentage.
  • The Braves have the 17th-ranked batting average in the majors (.241).
  • Atlanta is the 19th-highest scoring team in baseball, averaging 4.3 runs per game (495 total).
  • The Braves’ .304 on-base percentage is 23rd in MLB.
  • The Braves strike out 9.2 times per game, the No. 25 mark in baseball.
  • Atlanta’s 3.75 team ERA ranks fourth among all MLB pitching staffs.
  • The pitching staff for Atlanta has a collective 9.4 K/9, the first-best in the majors.
  • Pitchers for the Braves combine for the 11th-ranked WHIP in baseball (1.243).

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