Atlanta Braves (84 – 45) vs Colorado Rockies (49 – 81)
Atlanta Braves vs. Colorado Rockies 8/28/2023 – On Monday night, the Atlanta Braves go to the Mile High City to play the Colorado Rockies. The Braves have an overall record of 84-44, while the Rockies have a 49-81 record. Atlanta has won nine of the last ten meetings with the Rockies after winning all four games against them this season.
This season, the Braves’ offense stands out, ranking among the league’s best. They maintain a team batting average of .271 and score an impressive 6 runs every 9 innings. Conversely, the Rockies’ offense lags behind, batting just .247 as a team and averaging 4.5 runs per nine innings. For more insights, explore free latest major league baseball picks.
Braves vs. Rockies Game Info
| When: | Monday, August 28, 2023 8:40 PM ET |
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| Where: | Coors Field in Denver, Colorado |
| TV: | ATRM |
| Stream: | MLB.TV |
Bryce Elder (10-4, ERA: 3.39) vs Austin Gomber (9-9, ERA: 5.48)
Bryce Elder will start for the Braves at 10-4 with a 3.39 ERA. Elder performed admirably in his past two starts, as opposed to his opponent on Monday night. He pitched a total of 12.1 innings, surrendering just one earned run. He won twice in those two starts and tried to win three straight on Saturday.
Austin Gomber will take the mound for the Colorado Rockies’ response to take on these Braves’ batters. Gomber has a record of 9–9 and an ERA of 5.48. In his last two outings, he has battled terribly. He pitched a total of 11.1 innings, giving up 9 earned runs. When Gomber has started, the Rockies have now dropped three straight games.
MLB Odds/Point Spread: Atlanta Braves -240, Total Odds: 8.5
Since losing two out of three games to the Cubs in the initial week of August, Atlanta has maintained a streak of not losing a series. This trend is expected to persist as they face the Rockies in Colorado on Monday night. Elder, who boasts a record of 7-0 with a 2.44 ERA and a 1.07 WHIP in 14-night games this season, previously handled the Rockies with relative ease. Given his performance history, there’s a good likelihood that he will deliver a similarly strong performance on Monday against the Colorado team, which has posted a batting average of .236, an on-base percentage of .299, a slugging percentage of .394, and an OPS of .694 in August.
Anticipating that the Braves will continue their impressive offensive display this month, slashing .295/.370/.517/.887, it’s reasonable to expect them to provide Elder enough run support to cover the run line. On the other side, Gomber has struggled with a high 7.06 ERA and a 1.57 WHIP, allowing 15 home runs in 14 starts at Coors Field this season. This, combined with the Rockies’ bullpen statistics of a 5.19 ERA and a 1.49 WHIP, suggests they will encounter difficulties stringing together sufficient outs on Monday. As a result, the Braves are likely to build a comfortable lead and pull away from the Rockies.
Atlanta Braves Betting Trends
The Atlanta Braves are 6-0 SU in their last 6 games against the Rockies.
The total went OVER in 10 of the Braves’ last 13 games on the road.
Atlanta is 5-0 SU in their last 5 games on the road against Colorado.
The Braves are 9-4 SU in their last 13 games against a National League rival.
Colorado Rockies Betting Trends
The Colorado Rockies are 1-6 SU in their last 7 games.
The total went OVER in 5 of the Rockies’ last 5 games at home.
Colorado is 0-5 SU in their last 5 games at home against Atlanta.
The Rockies are 1-7 SU in their last 8 games with a National League rival.
Atlanta Braves vs. Colorado Rockies 8/28/2023 Betting Picks
The Washington Nationals have showcased their prowess with a strong 9-2 record in their past 11 matchups against American League opponents. Furthermore, the total score has surpassed the set limit in 4 of their last 6 Monday matches. Meanwhile, the Atlanta Braves are thriving, holding a record of 40 games over .500 and securing a 4-game winning streak, expanding their lead over Philadelphia in the NL East Standings to 13 games. In contrast, the Colorado Rockies have faced challenges, losing 4 of their last 5 games and trailing by a significant 31.5 games in the National League West. For more insights, consider exploring free daily sports picks.
Free Pick and Prediction: Washington Nationals will win 10-4.