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Colorado Rockies and Atlanta Braves Set to Clash in Game Two of Three-Game Series With Braves Favored to Win

The Colorado Rockies and Atlanta Braves are set to face off in game two of a three-game series on Saturday. Colorado narrowly avoided the worst start to a season in the modern era with a win over the San Francisco Giants. The Rockies have struggled with only 13 wins in their first 68 games and are significantly behind in the NL West standings. Atlanta, on the other hand, has won two of their last three games but still trails in the NL East. Both teams will be missing multiple players for Saturday's game. Chase Dollander and Spencer Strider will be the starting pitchers for their respective teams. Atlanta is favored to win with current odds at -335. Baseball fans can dive into this matchup with our in-depth Colorado Rockies vs. Atlanta Braves prediction for an exciting game ahead.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Rockies +274 | Braves -335
• Spread: Rockies +1.5 (+136) | Braves -1.5 (-157)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Atlanta will win straight-up is 77%.

Colorado vs Atlanta Stats

Colorado Rockies

The Colorado Rockies are struggling both offensively and defensively this season. They rank near the bottom in several key statistics, including slugging percentage, batting average, runs scored, on-base percentage, Quality Starts, ERA, WHIP, and batting average against. Hunter Goodman has been a standout player for the team, leading in several offensive categories. On the mound, German Marquez and Chase Dollander lead in wins, with Dollander also having a high number of strikeouts. Overall, with a power ranking of 30, Colorado is ranked last in offense, defense, and has a record of 13-55 this season.

Atlanta Braves Analysis

The Atlanta Braves currently rank 15th in on-base percentage, 19th in batting average and slugging percentage, and 22nd in runs scored in the MLB. Matt Olson leads the team in home runs with 14, while Austin Riley has 11. Olson also leads in RBI with 39, followed by Michael Harris II with 38. The team has hit 94 doubles, 6 triples, and 73 home runs in 67 games. In terms of pitching, Atlanta ranks 6th in Quality Starts, 8th in batting average against, 11th in ERA, and 13th in WHIP. Chris Sale leads in strikeouts and ERA, while Spencer Schwellenbach has the most wins. On Friday, Spencer Strider will start with a record of 0-5 and a 5.40 ERA. Despite having a power ranking of 15, the Braves are 21st in offense, scoring an average of 4.07 runs per game, and 11th in defense, giving up an average of 3.93 runs per game. They currently have a 29-38 record and recently went 2-1 against the Colorado Rockies.

Struggling Colorado Rockies face tough matchup against Atlanta Braves at home

Colorado starter Chase Dollander had a challenging outing in his last game, surrendering 8 hits, including two home runs, and five runs in just three innings. On the other hand, Atlanta's Spencer Strider, although facing struggles this season, managed to limit San Francisco to three runs in his last six-inning appearance. In two out of his five starts, Strider has given up two runs or fewer. Despite not performing at his peak level since his return from surgery, Strider will be up against a Colorado lineup that ranks near the bottom in multiple hitting categories. With just 13 wins out of 68 games this season, Colorado has been on a losing streak, dropping five of their last six games and struggling on the road. Atlanta has a more solid track record at home, winning eight of their last nine games against Colorado. Additionally, Atlanta's bullpen boasts a 3.82 ERA compared to Colorado's 4.46 ERA.

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