Braves vs. Rockies: Betting Preview for August 11

Published 11:24 pm Saturday, August 10, 2024

On Sunday, August 11 at 3:10 PM ET, the Atlanta Braves (61-55) visit the Colorado Rockies (43-75) at Coors Field. Spencer Schwellenbach will get the ball for the Braves, while Kyle Freeland will take the mound for the Rockies.

The Braves (-210), according to oddsmakers, are moneyline favorites in this contest against the Rockies (+170) This matchup’s over/under has been set at 10.5. You can get -115 odds on the over and -105 odds on the under.

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Braves vs. Rockies Game Info

  • Date: Sunday, August 11, 2024
  • Time: 3:10 PM ET
  • Location: Denver, Colorado
  • Venue: Coors Field
  • TV Channel: COLR
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo

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Matchup Betting Info

  • Moneyline Favorite: Braves -210
  • Moneyline Underdog: Rockies +170
  • Over/Under: 10.5 runs (Over: -115, Under: -105)

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Braves Probable Starting Pitcher

  • Schwellenbach gets the start for the Braves, his 12th of the season. He is 4-5 with a 4.04 ERA and 70 strikeouts in 64 2/3 innings pitched.
  • The right-hander’s last appearance was on Friday, Aug. 2 against the Miami Marlins, when he went seven innings, surrendering three earned runs while allowing six hits.
  • Schwellenbach is looking for his third quality start in a row.
  • Schwellenbach will aim to go five or more innings for his 10th straight start. He’s averaging 5.8 frames per outing.
  • He has held his opponents without an earned run in one of his 11 appearances this season.

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Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Braves are fifth-best in MLB action with 149 total home runs.
  • Atlanta’s .412 slugging percentage is 12th in baseball.
  • The Braves rank 17th in MLB with a .241 batting average.
  • Atlanta is the 19th-highest scoring team in MLB action, averaging 4.3 runs per game (495 total).
  • The Braves’ .304 on-base percentage ranks 23rd in baseball.
  • The Braves’ 9.2 strikeouts per game rank 25th in MLB.
  • Atlanta’s 3.75 team ERA ranks fourth among all MLB pitching staffs.
  • The pitching staff for Atlanta has a collective 9.4 K/9 to lead MLB.
  • The Braves have the 11th-ranked WHIP in MLB (1.243).

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