Braves vs. Rockies: Betting Preview for Sept. 5

Published 4:33 am Thursday, September 5, 2024

Atlanta Braves (76-63) will square off against the Colorado Rockies (51-89) at Truist Park on Thursday, Sept. 5 at 7:20 p.m. ET. Currently stuck at 98 RBI, Marcell Ozuna will be looking to knock in his 100th run of the year.

The Braves, at -300, are favored in this contest, while the Rockies are underdogs at +230. Sportsbooks have listed the over/under for this matchup at 8 runs.

Email newsletter signup

Place your bets on any MLB matchup at BetMGM, and sign up with our link for a first-time deposit bonus!

Braves vs. Rockies Game Info

  • Date: Thursday, September 5, 2024
  • Time: 7:20 p.m. ET
  • Location: Atlanta, Georgia
  • Venue: Truist Park
  • TV Channel: BSSO
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo

Watch MLB, other live sports and more on Fubo! Use our link to sign up for a free trial.

Matchup Betting Info

  • Moneyline Favorite: Braves -300
  • Moneyline Underdog: Rockies +230
  • Over/Under: 8 runs (Over: -125, Under: -105)

Bet on this or any MLB matchup at BetMGM

Braves Probable Starting Pitcher

  • The Braves will send Reynaldo Lopez (8-4) to the mound to make his 23rd start of the season. He is 8-4 with a 2.00 ERA and 125 strikeouts through 121 2/3 innings pitched.
  • In his last outing on Friday against the Philadelphia Phillies, the right-hander tossed six innings, allowing one earned run while surrendering four hits.
  • Lopez is aiming to secure his third quality start in a row in this matchup.
  • Lopez is aiming for his fourth straight outing lasting five or more innings. He averages 5.5 innings per appearance on the mound.
  • He has made seven appearances this season in which he did not surrender an earned run.

Rep your team with officially licensed MLB gear! Head to Fanatics to find jerseys, shirts, and much more.

Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Braves rank fourth in baseball with 181 home runs. They average 1.3 per game.
  • Atlanta ranks 12th in baseball with a .412 slugging percentage.
  • The Braves’ .241 batting average ranks 16th in MLB.
  • Atlanta is the 18th-highest scoring team in MLB play, averaging 4.3 runs per game (597 total).
  • The Braves’ .307 on-base percentage ranks 20th in MLB.
  • The Braves strike out 9.2 times per game to rank 24th in baseball.
  • Atlanta has a 3.58 team ERA that ranks second across all MLB pitching staffs.
  • The 9.6 strikeouts per nine innings put together by Atlanta’s pitching staff ranks first in the majors.
  • The Braves have the fifth-lowest WHIP in baseball (1.217).

Not all offers available in all states, please visit BetMGM for the latest promotions for your area. Must be 21+ to gamble, please wager responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, contact 1-800-GAMBLER.