The Colorado Rockies (56-74) tangle with the Atlanta Braves (79-51) Wednesday in the 2nd game of a 3-game set at Truist Park. First pitch is set for 7:20 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Rockies vs. Braves odds with MLB picks and predictions.
Season series: Braves lead 4-1
The Rockies took the opener Tuesday with a 3-2 victory on the heels of 4 scoreless innings by the bullpen and 12 strikeouts from the staff overall. Colorado has now won 2 games in a row in its NL East road trip, and is 5-5 over the last 10.
The Braves have now dropped 3 outings in a row. They really need to take the next 2 of the series. Fortunately for them, the New York Mets have lost 2 in a row, and Atlanta is just 3 games back.
One pressing issue to monitor is that star OF Ronald Acuna Jr. has been out of the lineup for 3 straight games due to soreness in his surgically repaired knee. The team said he’s responding well to treatment and that he’s day to day. His return could really lift them up.
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Rockies at Braves projected starters
RHP Ryan Feltner vs. RHP Kyle Wright
Feltner (2-5, 5.87 ERA) makes his 13th start and 14th appearance. He has a 1.42 WHIP, 2.9 BB/9 and 7.5 K/9 in 61 1/3 IP.
- Was torched for 6 ER on 7 H and 1 BB with 3 K in 3 IP June 5 against Atlanta in Colorado
- Has horrific road numbers: 0-3, 6.19 ERA and 1.53 WHIP in 7 starts
Wright (16-5, 2.99 ERA) makes his 25th start. He has a 1.13 WHIP, 2.5 BB/9 and 8.8 K/9 in 147 2/3 IP.
- Coming off a gem Aug. 24 at the Pittsburgh Pirates: 7 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 8 K
- Hasn’t faced Colorado but is 10-2 with a 3.05 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 9.2 K/9 in 14 home starts
Rockies at Braves 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 8:35 a.m. ET.
- Money line (ML): Rockies +250 (bet $100 to win $250) | Braves -320 (bet $320 to win $100)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rockies +2.5 (-125) | Braves -2.5 (+102)
- Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -107 | U: -115)
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Rockies at Braves picks and predictions
Prediction
Braves 5, Rockies 3
Money line
The Braves are huge favorites at home with Wright, who’s tied for the NL lead in wins, on the mound. Feltner has allowed 3 ER in 5 of his 7 road starts this year, and this is a “get-right” game for Atlanta. Let’s go with BRAVES OVER 2.5 TOTAL RUNS FIRST 5 INNINGS (-140) at a great price.
Run line/Against the spread
It takes a rare situation for me to take a 2.5-run RL, and this isn’t one with Feltner on the hill. The Rockies have only scored 11 runs on this 5-game road trip, and 6 came in one game.
With that in mind, I’d go with the chalky ROCKIES UNDER 3.5 TOTAL RUNS (-190) for a FULL UNIT. I’d also consider the riskier ROCKIES UNDER 2.5 TOTAL RUNS (+105) for a HALF UNIT.
Over/Under
There’s a slight wind at 3 mph going out to left-center field, which really shouldn’t make much of a difference. These teams could easily amass 9 runs to go over this total, but neither offense is clicking. The Braves are 6-3-1 O/U the last 10 despite the struggles, though. This one is too risky. PASS.
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