The Atlanta Braves (24-27) open a 4-game road series against the Colorado Rockies (23-27) Thursday. First pitch is 8:40 p.m. ET at Coors Field. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Braves vs. Rockies odds with MLB picks and predictions.
This is the first meeting between the two teams this season.
The Braves are coming off a 3-game road series against the Arizona Diamondbacks. They lost 2 of the 3 contests but picked up a 6-0 in the finale on Wednesday. They are 7-7 in their last 14 games.
The Rockies took 2 of 3 games against the Miami Marlins to start the week as they began a 7-game homestand.
Braves at Rockies projected starters
RHP Ian Anderson vs. LHP Austin Gomber
Anderson (3-3, 4.34 ERA) makes his 10th start. He has a 1.34 WHIP, 4.3 BB/9 and 6.8 K/9 through 47 2/3 IP.
- Is 3-2 with a 2.79 ERA in 5 road starts as he has had a decision in each outing away from Truist Park.
- Has allowed 4 runs in both of his last 2 starts which have resulted in a 6.17 ERA over his last 11 2/3 innings.
Gomber (2-5, 5.51 ERA) makes his 10th start. He has a 1.37 WHIP, 3.0 BB/9 and 6.7 K/9 through 47 1/3 IP.
- Was rocked for 8 ER on 7 H and 3 BB in just 1 1/3 IP at the Washington Nationals Saturday in his last start.
- Is 1-2 with a 4.13 ERA in 4 starts this season at Coors Field.
Braves at Rockies odds and lines
Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:55 a.m. ET.
- Money line (ML): Braves -155 (bet $155 to win $100) | Rockies +125 (bet $100 to win $125)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Braves -1.5 (-103) | Rockies +1.5 (-117)
- Over/Under (O/U): 11.5 (O: -105 | U: -120)
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Braves at Rockies picks and predictions
Prediction
Rockies 6, Braves 3
Money line
The Braves are 10-13 on the road this season and lost 2 of 3 contests to the Diamondbacks in the series coming into Thursday’s game. They have lost Anderson’s last 2 road starts.
The Rockies have lost Gomber’s last 4 starts but continue to be a much better team at home than on the road. They are 16-12 at home, which ties them for the 2nd-most home wins in the National League, and 7-15 on the road.
They are 7-6 this season at home underdogs, while the Braves are 5-4 as road favorites.
Seemingly a toss-up in terms of trends, I like the potential payout for a Colorado win.
Take ROCKIES (+125).
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Run line/Against the spread
The Braves are only 4-5 ATS this season as road favorites, while Colorado is 8-5 ATS as home ‘dogs.
Anderson’s 1 career start at Coors Field lasted 3 innings and he allowed 4 runs on 5 hits and 4 walks. He did not get a decision in that game.
Take the ROCKIES +1.5 (-117).
Over/Under
Only 2 of the Braves’ last 13 games had 12 runs or more.
Eight of the Rockies’ last 12 home games have had totals of 12 or more runs.
Only 3 of Gomber’s 9 starts have had 12 or more runs, but those have come in his last 4 starts.
Only 1 of the Braves’ last 6 losses had more than 11 runs and only 1 of their last 21 wins has gone over 11 runs.
Take UNDER 11.5 (-120).
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