Braves vs. Rockies: Betting Preview for August 9

Published 9:25 am Friday, August 9, 2024

In the series opener on Friday, August 9, Grant Holmes will take the mound for the Atlanta Braves (60-54) as they square off against the Colorado Rockies (42-74), who will counter with Tanner Gordon. The first pitch will be thrown at 8:40 PM ET at Coors Field.

At +140, the Rockies are listed as the moneyline underdogs in this matchup against the Braves, who are -165. The total for this game is 11. The odds to hit the over are +100, while the odds are -120 to go under.

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Braves vs. Rockies Game Info

  • Date: Friday, August 9, 2024
  • Time: 8:40 PM ET
  • Location: Denver, Colorado
  • Venue: Coors Field
  • TV Channel: BSSE
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo

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Matchup Betting Info

  • Moneyline Favorite: Braves -165
  • Moneyline Underdog: Rockies +140
  • Over/Under: 11 runs (Over: +100, Under: -120)

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Braves Probable Starting Pitcher

  • The Braves will look to Holmes (0-0) in his third start of the season.
  • His last appearance was on Saturday against the Miami Marlins, when the righty threw 4 2/3 innings, surrendering three earned runs while allowing seven hits.

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Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Braves are eighth-best in baseball with 142 total home runs.
  • Atlanta’s .407 slugging percentage ranks 13th in MLB.
  • The Braves have the 19th-ranked batting average in the majors (.239).
  • Atlanta is the 23rd-highest scoring team in baseball, averaging 4.2 runs per game (479 total).
  • The Braves are 24th in MLB with an on-base percentage of .303.
  • The Braves’ 9.2 strikeouts per game rank 25th in the majors.
  • Atlanta’s 3.69 team ERA ranks third across all MLB pitching staffs.
  • Atlanta’s pitching staff is No. 1 in the majors with a collective 9.3 strikeouts per nine innings.
  • The Braves have the 10th-lowest WHIP in baseball (1.234).

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