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Atlanta Braves Expected to Defeat Struggling Colorado Rockies in Playoff Push Game

The Atlanta Braves are currently battling for a spot in the playoffs with a record of 76-63. They are set to face the struggling Colorado Rockies with a record of 51-89. The scheduled pitchers for the game are Austin Gomber for the Rockies and Reynaldo Lopez for the Braves. The game will take place at Truist Park in Atlanta, GA with a 7:20 ET first pitch. The Braves are favored to win with a current line of Atlanta -271.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Rockies +234 | Braves -271
• Spread: Rockies +1.5 (+109) | Braves -1.5 (-125)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Atlanta will win straight-up is 73%.

Colorado vs Atlanta Stats

Colorado Rockies

The Colorado Rockies are currently in last place in the National League West for the third consecutive year. They are 33.5 games behind the first-place Dodgers and have lost five of their last six games. Starting pitcher Bradley Blalock gave up four earned runs in their most recent loss. Offensively, Charlie Blackmon had a 2-4 day with an RBI. Austin Gomber will start the next game for the Rockies, with a 4-10 record and a 4.69 ERA. The team is ranked 26th in power rankings, with an offense ranked 19th, a defense ranked 30th, and a season record of 51-89.

Atlanta Braves Analysis

The Atlanta Braves are facing challenges with injuries to key players, but are starting to get healthier with the return of Michael Harris II and the impending return of Ozzie Albies. They are currently in a tight playoff race, holding onto the final wild card spot and sitting 1.0 game above New York. From a sports betting perspective, the Braves are favored to make the postseason. In their recent victory over Colorado, Charlie Morton led the team on the mound with an impressive performance, while offensively, Jarred Kelenic made an impact with a three-run homer. Reynaldo Lopez will be pitching in the upcoming game, with a strong record in his debut season with Atlanta. The Braves have a power ranking of 6 and are ranked #16 for offense and #2 for defense, with an overall record of 76-63.

Atlanta Braves Favored to Dominate Colorado Rockies in Home Game

The Atlanta Braves are favored to win against the Colorado Rockies due to the latter's poor performance on the road, with a 19-52 record and a 32-39 run line record. Pitcher Reynaldo Lopez has been excelling since returning from injury, boasting a 1.59 ERA in three August starts and a 2.00 ERA overall for the year. Facing a struggling Colorado offense that ranks 29th in both team batting average and OPS on the road, Lopez is expected to have a straightforward task. With these factors in mind, it is likely that the Braves will cover the 1.5-run line at home.

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