Braves vs. Rockies: Betting Preview for August 11

Published 12:24 am Sunday, August 11, 2024

Spencer Schwellenbach will toe the rubber for the Atlanta Braves (61-55) on Sunday, August 11 versus the Colorado Rockies (43-75), who will counter with Kyle Freeland. The first pitch will be thrown at 3:10 PM ET at Coors Field.

The Braves, at -210, are the favorites in this matchup, while the Rockies are underdogs at +170. The total for this contest has been listed at 10.5.

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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 (4-5 with a 4.04 ERA and 70 strikeouts in 64 2/3 innings pitched) makes the start for the Braves, his 12th of the season.
  • In his last time out on Friday, Aug. 2, the righty tossed seven innings against the Miami Marlins, allowing three earned runs while surrendering six hits.
  • Schwellenbach is looking to build upon a second-game quality start streak in this matchup.
  • Schwellenbach is aiming for his 10th straight outing lasting five or more innings. He averages 5.8 innings per appearance on the mound.
  • He has had one outing this season in which he held his opponents to zero earned runs.

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Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Braves average 1.3 home runs per game to rank fifth in MLB action with 149 total home runs.
  • Atlanta is 12th in baseball, slugging .412.
  • The Braves have the 17th-ranked batting average in the league (.241).
  • Atlanta ranks 19th in runs scored with 495 (4.3 per game).
  • The Braves’ .304 on-base percentage is 23rd in MLB.
  • The Braves strike out 9.2 times per game, the No. 25 mark in the majors.
  • Atlanta has a 3.75 team ERA that ranks fourth among all MLB pitching staffs.
  • Atlanta’s pitching staff is first in the majors with a collective 9.4 strikeouts per nine innings.
  • The Braves average baseball’s 11th-ranked WHIP (1.243).

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