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Braves Aim to Secure Series Win as They Face Off Against Rockies in Denver

The Atlanta Braves and Colorado Rockies are facing off in the final game of a three-game series in Denver. The Braves lead the series 1-0 after a 6-3 victory in the opening game. Will Atlanta secure a road series win or will the Rockies bounce back? Chris Sale will pitch for the Braves, while Chase Dollander will take the mound for the Rockies. Atlanta is the favorite with a -235 opening line. Stay tuned for the outcome of the middle game before making your prediction.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Braves -235 | Rockies +210
• Spread: Braves -1.5 (-160) | Rockies +1.5 (+132)
• Total: Over/Under 10 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Atlanta will win straight-up is 70%.

Atlanta vs Colorado Stats

Atlanta Braves

The Atlanta Braves continued their hot streak with a victory in the opening game of the series against Colorado on Monday night. They are currently 13-15 on the year, standing third in the NL East, 6.5 games behind the Mets. The Braves had a strong offensive performance, recording 14 hits with Nick Allen leading the way with three RBIs. Pitcher Bryce Elder earned the win, while Raisel Iglesias secured his fifth save. Chris Sale will start in the upcoming game, coming off his first win of the season in his last outing. Atlanta ranks 17th in offense, 14th in defense, and has a power ranking of 10.

Colorado Rockies Analysis

The Colorado Rockies suffered their seventh consecutive loss in the opening game of a series on Monday night, dropping them to 4-24 on the season and placing them in last place in the NL West, 14.5 games behind the top spot. Although the Rockies initially took a 3-0 lead in the first inning against Atlanta, they were unable to maintain their momentum and ended the game with seven hits, with Jordan Beck being the only player to contribute two. Hunter Goodman hit his fifth home run for Colorado, but the team ultimately fell short. Ryan Feltner (0-2) took the loss after allowing five runs on 10 hits over 4.2 innings. Chase Dollander is set to make his fifth start of the season for the Rockies, hoping to improve upon his 1-3 record with a 7.91 ERA. The team currently ranks 30th in power rankings and 28th in offense, scoring an average of 3.29 runs per game. In their last three matchups against Colorado, Atlanta went 1-2.

Colorado Rockies Suffer Seven-Game Losing Streak While Atlanta Braves Enjoy Resurgence

The Colorado team is currently on a seven-game losing streak as of Tuesday night. The Rockies have faced challenges in both hitting and pitching, particularly when playing at home. In contrast, the Atlanta team has shown improvement with a record of 13-8 in their last 21 games, following a rough start to the season. Sale recently secured his first win of the season, potentially signaling a comeback in his performance. However, Dollander has allowed a concerning number of home runs, which could be problematic, especially when pitching at Coors Field. It is anticipated that the Braves will have the upper hand in this match-up, with Sale performing solidly on the mound. Ultimately, Atlanta is favored to win convincingly and secure the series victory.

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