Braves vs. Rockies: Betting Preview for September 4

Published 5:25 am Wednesday, September 4, 2024

When the Atlanta Braves (75-63) take on the Colorado Rockies (51-88) at Truist Park on Wednesday, September 4 at 7:20 p.m. ET, Marcell Ozuna will be looking for his 100th RBI of the season (he currently has 98).

The Braves (-300), according to bookmakers, are moneyline favorites in this matchup against the Rockies (+240) This contest’s over/under is 8.5. You can get -115 odds on the over and -105 odds on the under.

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Braves vs. Rockies Game Info

  • Date: Wednesday, September 4, 2024
  • Time: 7:20 p.m. ET
  • Location: Atlanta, Georgia
  • Venue: Truist Park
  • TV Channel: COLR
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo

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Matchup Betting Info

  • Moneyline Favorite: Braves -300
  • Moneyline Underdog: Rockies +240
  • Over/Under: 8.5 runs (Over: -115, Under: -105)

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Braves Probable Starting Pitcher

  • Charlie Morton makes the start for the Braves, his 26th of the season. He is 7-7 with a 4.26 ERA and 140 strikeouts through 137 1/3 innings pitched.
  • The right-hander last pitched on Thursday against the Philadelphia Phillies, when he went 5 2/3 innings, allowing three earned runs while giving up five hits.
  • Morton has 10 quality starts under his belt this year.
  • Morton is seeking his fifth straight appearance lasting five or more innings. He averages 5.5 innings per appearance on the mound.
  • In six of his 25 total appearances this season he has not surrendered an earned run.

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Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Braves average 1.3 home runs per game to rank fourth in MLB play with 180 total home runs.
  • Atlanta ranks 12th in baseball with a .412 slugging percentage.
  • The Braves rank 17th in the majors with a .241 batting average.
  • Atlanta is the 18th-highest scoring team in baseball, averaging 4.3 runs per game (592 total).
  • The Braves’ .306 on-base percentage is 20th in baseball.
  • The Braves’ 9.2 strikeouts per game rank 24th in baseball.
  • Atlanta’s 3.60 team ERA ranks second across all MLB pitching staffs.
  • The 9.6 strikeouts per nine innings compiled by Atlanta’s pitching staff paces MLB.
  • Pitchers for the Braves combine for the No. 7-ranked WHIP in the majors (1.218).

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