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Braves vs Rockies: Atlanta Looks to Improve Standing Against Struggling Colorado

In this matchup, the Atlanta Braves are looking to improve their standing in the NL East, currently sitting in third place with a 61-55 record. Rookie right-hander Spencer Schwellenbach will be on the mound after a solid outing in his last game against the Colorado Rockies. The Rockies, who are struggling with a last-place 43-74 record in the NL West, will have veteran left-hander Kyle Freeland starting. Both teams will be looking for a win, with Atlanta opening as the betting favorite at -175 and the current line at Atlanta -167.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Braves -167 | Rockies +148
• Spread: Braves -1.5 (-114) | Rockies +1.5 (-105)
• Total: Over/Under 10.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Atlanta will win straight-up is 63%.

Atlanta vs Colorado Stats

Atlanta Braves

The Atlanta Braves have displayed a strong power hitting ability this season, ranking fifth in total home runs despite being a middling offensive team overall. Marcell Ozuna has been a standout performer with impressive stats at designated hitter. Pitcher Spencer Schwellenbach has excelled in various pitching metrics and has been effective with his splitter pitch. The team is currently dealing with multiple injuries impacting key players, including Reynaldo Lopez and Ronald Acuna Jr. Despite this, Atlanta has a power ranking of 25 and a solid defensive record, ranking second in the league in that category. Overall, the Braves have a record of 61-55 this season.

Colorado Rockies Analysis

The Colorado Rockies have shown decent offensive performance, tying with the Cleveland Guardians for 15th in the majors with a .707 team OPS and averaging 4.25 runs per game. However, they struggle with drawing walks, ranking 25th in MLB with 331 total walks. Center fielder Brenton Doyle has been a standout performer with a .795 OPS, 20 home runs, 59 RBI, 64 runs scored, and 22 steals. On the other hand, pitcher Kyle Freeland has been struggling, ranking poorly in several key metrics. The team is also dealing with multiple injuries to key players. In terms of power ranking, the Rockies are ranked at 20 and have had mixed results against the Atlanta Braves in their recent matchups.

Spencer Schwellenbach Shines as Atlanta Braves prepare to face struggling Colorado Rockies

Since the All-Star break, Spencer Schwellenbach has posted a 1-1 record with a 3.15 ERA and impressive 0:29 walk-to-strikeout ratio in 20.0 innings over three starts, contrasting with Kyle Freeland's 2-1 record, 4.98 ERA, and .271 batting average against in 21.2 innings across four starts. The performance discrepancy extends to the bullpens, with Atlanta ranking second in the league with a 3.24 reliever ERA, in stark contrast to Colorado which ranks last with a bullpen ERA of 5.61. Considering these factors, it is advisable to favor the Atlanta Braves to emerge victorious in this forthcoming game.

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