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Atlanta Braves Look to Extend Lead Over Colorado Rockies in Three-Game Series

The Colorado Rockies and the Atlanta Braves are set to face off in a three-game series starting Friday evening. German Marquez will be pitching for the Rockies while Bryce Elder takes the mound for the Braves. The Braves currently lead the series 2-1 and are favored to win Friday's game by several runs, with Atlanta opening at -300. Stay tuned for the Rockies vs. Braves prediction.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Rockies +255 | Braves -305
• Spread: Rockies +1.5 (+130) | Braves -1.5 (-150)
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Atlanta will win straight-up is 75%.

Colorado vs Atlanta Stats

Colorado Rockies

German Marquez will start on Friday evening despite a shaky outing in his last game. The veteran pitcher has shown improvement recently, with solid performances in three of his past four starts. However, he has struggled against the Braves in the past. The Colorado Rockies are struggling this season, with a poor road record and on pace to drop over 115 games. Jordan Beck and Hunter Goodman have been bright spots on offense, while Brenton Doyle has struggled in June. Ezequiel Tovar is out with an injury. The Rockies have the lowest scoring offense in the league and a struggling pitching staff. With a power ranking of 30, the Rockies are at the bottom of the league in both offense and defense and have a dismal record of 13-55 on the season.

Atlanta Braves Analysis

Bryce Elder will be starting the upcoming series for the Atlanta Braves. Despite a strong performance in his last outing, Elder did not receive much support from his team and ended up with a no-decision. The veteran pitcher has been consistent throughout the season, maintaining a 4.08 ERA and a 1.17 WHIP with a 2-3 record in 57.1 innings pitched. Atlanta has been struggling with offensive consistency and a shaky bullpen, resulting in a recent string of losses. Ozzie Albies and Michael Harris II are currently in a slump at the plate, while Austin Riley and Marcell Ozuna have been providing some power. Overall, the Braves are averaging 4.05 runs per game and have a solid pitching staff with a 3.74 ERA. Despite their challenges, the Braves have a power ranking of 15 and are ranked 21st in offense, 11th in defense, and hold a 29-38 record. In their last three meetings, Colorado won two out of three games against Atlanta.

Colorado Rockies Struggle Continues as Atlanta Braves Look to Capitalize on Wildcard Race

The Colorado Rockies have recently struggled, losing five of their last six games and maintaining a disappointing 6-28 record on the road. In contrast, the Atlanta Braves are eager to capitalize on this opportunity to advance in the wildcard standings. The Braves are coming off a series win against the Brewers, providing them with a boost of confidence. Rockies pitcher German Marquez has had a challenging season, notably giving up seven runs in a previous encounter with the Braves and carrying a high 8.82 ERA on the road. On the other hand, Braves pitcher Bryce Elder has been in top form, allowing just one run in eight innings in his last game and demonstrating consistent performance by only giving up eight runs in his last 25 innings pitched. It is worth noting that the Rockies have lost their past eight games by a margin of two or more runs.

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