Braves vs. Rockies: Betting Preview for August 9

Published 8:25 am Friday, August 9, 2024

The Atlanta Braves (60-54) and the Colorado Rockies (42-74) will match up on Friday, August 9 at Coors Field, with Grant Holmes getting the nod for the Braves and Tanner Gordon taking the mound for the Rockies. The first pitch will be thrown at 8:40 PM ET.

Oddsmakers have listed the Braves (-165) as moneyline favorites versus the Rockies (+140). This matchup carries an over/under of 11 runs (over +100; under -120).

Email newsletter signup

Sign up for The Vicksburg Post's free newsletters

Check which newsletters you would like to receive
  • Vicksburg News: Sent daily at 5 am
  • Vicksburg Sports: Sent daily at 10 am
  • Vicksburg Living: Sent on 15th of each month

Place your bets on any MLB matchup at BetMGM, and sign up with our link for a first-time deposit bonus!

Braves vs. Rockies Game Info

  • Date: Friday, August 9, 2024
  • Time: 8:40 PM ET
  • Location: Denver, Colorado
  • Venue: Coors Field
  • TV Channel: BSSE
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo

Watch MLB, other live sports and more on Fubo! Use our link to sign up for a free trial.

Matchup Betting Info

  • Moneyline Favorite: Braves -165
  • Moneyline Underdog: Rockies +140
  • Over/Under: 11 runs (Over: +100, Under: -120)

Bet on this or any MLB matchup at BetMGM

Braves Probable Starting Pitcher

  • The Braves will look to Holmes (0-0) in his third start this season.
  • His last time out came on Saturday against the Miami Marlins, when the right-hander tossed 4 2/3 innings, surrendering three earned runs while allowing seven hits.

Rep your team with officially licensed MLB gear! Head to Fanatics to find jerseys, shirts, and much more.

Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Braves rank eighth in baseball with 142 home runs. They average 1.2 per game.
  • Atlanta is 13th in baseball with a .407 slugging percentage.
  • The Braves are 19th in the majors with a .239 batting average.
  • Atlanta is the 23rd-highest scoring team in baseball, averaging 4.2 runs per game (479 total).
  • The Braves’ .303 on-base percentage ranks 24th in baseball.
  • The Braves’ 9.2 strikeouts per game rank 25th in the majors.
  • Atlanta has a 3.69 team ERA that ranks third across all MLB pitching staffs.
  • Atlanta’s pitching staff is No. 1 in the majors with a collective 9.3 strikeouts per nine innings.
  • Pitchers for the Braves combine for the No. 10-ranked WHIP in the majors (1.234).

Not all offers available in all states, please visit BetMGM for the latest promotions for your area. Must be 21+ to gamble, please wager responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, contact 1-800-GAMBLER.