Rockies vs. Braves Pick
The Colorado Rockies open a three-game series Friday night at the Atlanta Braves. First pitch is at 7:35PM EST.
According to oddsmakers at Bovada.lv, the Braves are a -120 favorite on the moneyline to win. The Rockies are a +100 underdog, while the over-under is set at 9.
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Chad Bettis (0-0, 1.93 ERA) draws the start for Colorado, while Atlanta goes with Julio Teheran (7-11, 5.02). has been outstanding his first two starts back after dealing iwth cancer, sporting a 1.07 WHIP in starts at Coors Field versus the Braves and Brewers. The Rockies are 1-1 in those games, both decided after he departed. He threw seven shutout innings versus the Braves on August 14 in his season debut. Teheran has struggled all season with a 1.41 WHIP and his home ERA stands at a whopping 6.98 in 13 starts. He allowed five runs (four earned) in six innings of an 11-8 home loss to the Reds his last time out.
Colorado comes in at 69-58 with a 31-33 road record, while Atlanta is 56-69 with a 28-34 home mark. The season series is 2-2 and the over-under is also 2-2.
The Rockies snapped a four-game losing streak with a 3-2 win Thursday at the Royals. Pat Valaika hit a go-ahead two-run home run in the eighth inning to propel Colorado to the win. Gerardo Parra had two hits and scored two runs, while Charlie Blackmon was 2-for-4 with a double. Raimel Tapia also had two hits. Adam Ottavino got the win in relief. The Braves lost 9-6 at home to the Braves on Wednesday as a five-run eighth inning sent them to the defeat. Ender Inciarte was 4-for-5 with two runs, while Freddie Freeman was 2-for-4 with a double and two RBIs. Dansby Swanson was 2-for-3 with a walk and two runs. Brandon Phillips was 1-for-4 with two runs, an RBI and a walk.
Ride Bettis while he’s hot. The Braves got a good look at him 11 days ago, but if he baffled them at Coors Field there is no reason he can’t do it again. Teheran has been dreadful at home, so no need to invest too heavily in him.
MLB DAILY PREDICTION: COLORADO ROCKIES +100