Colorado Rockies vs Atlanta Braves 6/17/2023 Picks Predictions Previews
The Colorado Rockies will go against the Atlanta Braves in MLB action in Truist Park, GA, on Saturday, June 17, 2023, at 4:10 PM ET.
Following a good stay in Boston, where the Rockies won two of the three games, including the first two series matches, the team continued its east coast tour.
The Rockies left on Thursday for a four-game weekend series against the NL East-leading Braves. Colorado’s opening 8-3 loss to the Braves was just their fifth defeat in 11 games at Truist Park overall.
The Rockies suffered their third straight defeat in an 8-1 setback to Atlanta on Friday night.
In their game against the Braves on Saturday, the Rockies will hand the ball to righty Connor Seabold. In 15 appearances this year, eight of which were starts, Seabold is 1-2.
Seabold has a WHIP of 1.38, a K/9 rate of 7.0, and an ERA of 4.70. In six outings, four of which were starts, Seabold is 1-1 on the road.
On the road, Seabold’s K/9 rate is 9.6, his WHIP drops to 1.36, and his ERA drops to 4.44. In his last three outings, Seabold has an ERA of 2.08.
The Rockies’ relievers entered 44 save situations with a 62.5% save percentage. Of the 115 runners that the bullpen pitchers have inherited thus far this season, 30.4% of those runners scored a run for their side.
Rockies bullpen pitchers entered the game 68 times with runners on base and in high-leverage situations. For the year, the Rockies sent 228 relievers to the mound. With 18 holds this year, the bullpen is in 30th place in the league.
- The total went under in five of Colorado’s last seven matches.
- The Colorado Rockies are 3-9 SU in their last 12 matches.
- The Colorado Rockies are 1-8 SU in their last nine matches against Atlanta.
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Colorado Rockies vs Atlanta Braves Predictions 6/17/2023
The Atlanta Braves, currently in first place and vying for their sixth straight division title, continue to be the team to beat in the NL East Division.
After winning two out of three games in a quick road series in Detroit, the Braves came home for this four-game series.
The Braves continued their winning streak on Thursday night, defeating the Rockies 8-3 and giving 20-year-old rookie AJ Smith-Shawyer his first victory in the big leagues.
The Braves triumphed 8-1 on Friday night thanks to two home runs from catcher Travis d’Arnaud.
Game three of this series will be played on Saturday, and the Atlanta Braves will hand the ball to righty Bryce Elder. In 13 starts this season, Elder is 4-1, with seven of those starts being strong ones.
Elder has a 7.6 K/9 rate, a 1.18 WHIP, and a 2.69 ERA. Elder made eight starts at home and won four of them.
Elder’s K/9 rate at home increases to 8.0, his WHIP slightly increases to 1.27, and his ERA increases to 3.30. Elder has a 4.82 ERA in his previous three outings and a record of 1-1.
In 36 save opportunities, Atlanta used relief pitchers to enter the game, and they recorded 22 saves. With a save percentage of 61.1%, they are ranked 18th in baseball.
They sent 230 relief pitchers to the mound this season. They used their bullpen relievers 60 times with base runners and 78 times in high-leverage situations.
Out of their 86 inherited runners, Atlanta’s relievers have a 34.9% inherited scoring percentage. The Braves now have 84 save opportunities, 47 holds, and 14 missed saves.
- The total went over in four of Atlanta’s last five matches.
- The Atlanta Braves are 11-2 SU in their last 13 matches.
- The total went under in four of Atlanta’s last five matches against Colorado.
Colorado Rockies vs. Atlanta Braves The MLB pick for this game is the Atlanta Braves. Before Friday night’s game, the Braves bats had been scorching hot over the previous 10 contests.
Atlanta has an 8-2 record while hitting.303 as a team with 18 home runs. The Rockies, on the other hand, find it difficult to hit outside of Coors Field and will find it difficult to match the Braves’ offensive prowess.
Despite pitching effectively in his last three outings, Seabold’s road performance this year was quite ordinary, with an ERA of around 4.50.
As the team continues to function without Fried and Wright, Elder, who has a 3.30 ERA at home this season, was the Braves’ most reliable starter.
Anticipate the Braves to continue their recent success and score enough runs to win this game easily. The Atlanta Braves will win by a predicted score of 8-3.
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Colorado Rockies vs Atlanta Braves 6/17/2023 Picks Predictions Previews
MLB Starting Time: 4:10 PM ET
Location: Truist Park, GA
Date: Saturday, June 17, 2023
TV: Bally Sports South
MLB Odds: Colorado Rockies +246
MLB Totals: 9.5