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Braves Look to Secure Wildcard Spot as they Face Rockies in Truist Park showdown

The Atlanta Braves will face off against the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday at 7:20 p.m. EST in Truist Park. The Braves, currently holding onto the last wild card spot, have a 74-63 record and have slipped in the standings with two recent losses. On the other hand, the Rockies, with a 51-87 record, have already been eliminated from playoff contention. Atlanta is heavily favored with a -400 money line and a total of 7.5 runs. Kyle Freeland will start for the Rockies with a 5.51 ERA, while Chris Sale will take the mound for the Braves with a 2.58 ERA. The opening line for Atlanta was -368, but the current line is Atlanta -350.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Rockies +293 | Braves -350
• Spread: Rockies +1.5 (+132) | Braves -1.5 (-150)
• Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Atlanta will win straight-up is 78%.

Colorado vs Atlanta Stats

Colorado Rockies

The Colorado Rockies suffered a 6-1 defeat at the hands of the Baltimore Orioles in their most recent game. Nolan Jones brought in the only run for the Rockies, while Michael Toglia had two hits. Pitcher Ty Blach struggled, giving up five runs in four innings. The Rockies made some trades during the deadline, acquiring Luis Peralta, Bradley Blalock, and Yujanyer Herrera in exchange for Jalen Beeks and Nick Mears. Brenton Doyle leads the team in various batting categories, while Ezequiel Tovar leads in hits. Pitcher Austin Gomber leads in innings, and Ryan Feltner leads in strikeouts. Kyle Freeland will start the next game, hoping to improve upon his 5.51 ERA. The Rockies are currently ranked 17th in offense, last in defense, and have a record of 51-87 this season. It will take more than just a few moves for the Rockies to turn their season around, so we will have to see what they do during the winter period.

Atlanta Braves Analysis

The Braves suffered a close 3-2 loss to the Phillies in eleven innings, let opportunities for a division title slip away despite strong performances from players like Michael Harris II and Whit Merrifield. The team made strategic moves at the trade deadline, bringing back key players from their championship season in Jorge Soler and Eddie Rosario. Marcell Ozuna leads the team in batting average, homers, and RBI, while Reynaldo Lopez and Chris Sale have been standout pitchers. Sale will take the mound as the Braves aim to secure a wildcard spot with their impressive defensive ranking and overall record of 74-63. In their recent matchups, Atlanta won two out of three games against Colorado.

Braves and Chris Sale Favored in Matchup Against Rockies

In this particular matchup, it would be unwise to bet against Chris Sale and the Braves. Atlanta is currently striving to maintain control of their playoff destiny, and Sale has consistently delivered strong performances for the Braves since June. While Freeland has shown improvement recently, his ERA of over 5.00 is a cause for concern. The Rockies lack the necessary talent to compete with the Braves, especially considering their bullpen ERA ranking of #21 compared to the Braves' ranking of #7. Despite the less than ideal -170 line for the spread, it is prudent to take the safe bet on the team that is in dire need of a win. Consequently, I will be siding with the Braves for this match.

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