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Atlanta Braves Favored to Win Against Struggling Colorado Rockies: Max Fried to Start Against Cal Quantrill

The Atlanta Braves, currently third in the NL East with a 60-54 record, will face the struggling Colorado Rockies, who are last in the NL West with a 42-74 record. Max Fried (LHP) will be the starting pitcher for the Braves, coming off a tough loss in his last outing. Cal Quantrill (RHP) will take the mound for the Rockies, also coming off a loss in his recent start. The Braves are favored to win this game with the current line at Atlanta -192.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Braves -192 | Rockies +172
• Spread: Braves -1.5 (-128) | Rockies +1.5 (+110)
• Total: Over/Under 10.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Atlanta will win straight-up is 66%.

Atlanta vs Colorado Stats

Atlanta Braves

- The Atlanta Braves are currently performing decently offensively, ranking 15th in the sport with a .710 team OPS and averaging 4.2 runs per game. They have shown significant power, ranking eighth in the majors with 142 total home runs. Designated hitter Marcell Ozuna has been a standout player with impressive stats. - However, pitcher Max Fried has been performing below his usual level this season, as indicated by his Baseball Savant metrics. He has a variety of pitches in his arsenal but has been struggling with his fastball. Fried recently faced the Rockies and had a mixed performance. - In terms of injuries, the Braves have several key players currently out with various ailments, including forearm, hamstring, wrist, and elbow injuries. Star right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. is also sidelined with a knee injury. - Atlanta is ranked 21st in offense, second in defense, and has a power ranking of 25. They have a record of 60-55 this season.

Colorado Rockies Analysis

The Colorado Rockies are currently tied for 16th place in team OPS and are struggling with a lack of walks in their lineup. Second baseman Brendan Rodgers has been performing adequately with eight home runs and 36 RBI. Pitcher Cal Quantrill has been struggling with poor statistics in several key areas, including strikeout percentage and chase percentage. The team has several players out with injuries, including Kyle Freeland and Nolan Jones. The Rockies have a power ranking of 20 and are ranked 20th in offense, scoring an average of 4.21 runs per game. They have a 43-74 record overall. In their last three matchups, Atlanta went 1-2 against Colorado.

Braves expected to dominate Rockies with strong pitching matchup

The starting pitchers for both teams have faced challenges in recent games, particularly in the context of pitching at Coors Field. Max Fried has achieved a record of 1-4 with a 4.30 ERA and a 1.57 WHIP in 37.2 innings over his last seven starts, while Cal Quantrill holds a record of 1-3 with a 7.52 ERA and a 1.70 WHIP in 32.1 innings during the same period. The two bullpens demonstrate contrasting performance levels, with Atlanta ranking second in baseball with a 3.20 reliever ERA, while Colorado has the highest bullpen ERA in the majors at 5.55. Taking all factors into consideration, it is recommended to place a wager on the Atlanta Braves winning this game.

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