
On August 11, 2024, the Atlanta Braves will square off against the Colorado Rockies at Denver’s Coors Field at 3:10 PM, under expected overcast skies.
Leading the pitching for the Braves is Spencer Schwellenbach with an ERA of 4.036. For the Rockies, Kyle Freeland takes the mound, carrying an ERA of 5.654. The Braves, positioned 6th in the 2024 NL East Division, hold a record of 61-55, indicating a 0.526 winning percentage with an 18-16 record against division rivals. They boast a recent streak of four wins in their last ten matches and a current win streak of one. With a home record of 32-26 and a balanced 29-29 on the road, the Braves have amassed 495 runs scored against 460 allowed.
Conversely, the Rockies sit 14th in the NL West Division with a disappointing 43-75 record, reflecting a 0.364 winning percentage and rank last in their division with a 13-24 record. Their recent form shows five wins in the last ten games, currently on a one-game losing streak. At Coors Field, they’ve secured 26 wins versus 32 losses and have struggled on the road with 17 wins to 43 losses. Their run differential is unfavorable with 501 runs scored and 690 allowed.
When considering the betting odds for this matchup, the Braves are the favorites with a -179 money line compared to the Rockies’ +150. The game’s point spread is set at 1.5, favoring the Braves, and the over/under for total runs scored in the game is 10.5. These odds suggest expectations for a moderately high-scoring game, possibly tipping in favor of the Braves due to their better overall performance and pitching advantages.