Braves vs Rockies Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Aug 28

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  • The Braves are -250 favorites vs the Rockies
  • Braves starting pitcher: Bryce Elder
  • Rockies starting pitcher: Austin Gomber
  • Watch the game on SportsNet RM

The Atlanta Braves (-250) visit Coors Field to take on the Colorado Rockies (+190) on Monday, August 28, 2023. First pitch is scheduled for 8:40pm EDT in Denver.

The Braves are the betting favorite in this game, with the run line sitting at -2.5 (-110).

The Braves vs Rockies Over/Under is 12 total runs for the game.

This season, the Braves are 84-45 against the spread (ATS), while the Rockies are 63-65 ATS.

Braves vs. Rockies Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Braves-2.5 -110O 12 -105-250
Rockies +2.5 -110U 12 -115+190

Braves vs Rockies Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Braves will win Monday‘s MLB matchup with 70.8% confidence.

This prediction factors in starting pitchers, recent team and player hitting performances, the last 5 games for both the Braves and Rockies and up-to-date player injuries.


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We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Braves players for Monday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Braves Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Marcell Ozuna has hit the Hits Over in 21 of his last 29 games (+13.60 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Matt Olson has hit the Runs Over in 22 of his last 29 games (+11.75 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Orlando Arcia has hit the Singles Under in 32 of his last 50 games (+11.40 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Matt Olson has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 17 of his last 23 away games (+11.10 Units / 41% ROI)
  • Matt Olson has hit the Hits Over in 18 of his last 23 away games (+10.40 Units / 21% ROI)

And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Rockies players for Monday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Rockies Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Brenton Doyle has hit the Singles Under in 17 of his last 19 games at home (+13.95 Units / 46% ROI)
  • Brenton Doyle has hit the Hits Under in 13 of his last 19 games at home (+13.00 Units / 68% ROI)
  • Brenton Doyle has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 19 of his last 25 games at home (+12.00 Units / 40% ROI)
  • Austin Gomber has hit the Pitching Outs Over in 11 of his last 13 games (+9.40 Units / 62% ROI)
  • Brenton Doyle has hit the Total Bases Under in 19 of his last 25 games at home (+9.35 Units / 22% ROI)

Rockies vs Braves Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Brenton Doyle 0.5 +625 0.5 -1600
Michael Toglia 0.5 +475 0.5 -1000
Kevin Pillar 0.5 +425 0.5 -800
Charlie Blackmon 0.5 +500 0.5 -1100
Elias Diaz 0.5 +525 0.5 -1200

Rockies vs Braves Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Brenton Doyle 0.5 -200 0.5 +150
Michael Toglia 0.5 -225 0.5 +165
Kevin Pillar 1.5 +175 1.5 -250
Charlie Blackmon 1.5 +150 1.5 -200
Elias Diaz 1.5 +175 1.5 -250

Rockies vs Braves RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Brenton Doyle 0.5 +180 0.5 -250
Michael Toglia 0.5 +160 0.5 -210
Kevin Pillar 0.5 +130 0.5 -165
Charlie Blackmon 0.5 +150 0.5 -200
Elias Diaz 0.5 +130 0.5 -165

Rockies vs Braves Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Bryce Elder 4.5 +120 4.5 -155
Austin Gomber 3.5 +120 3.5 -155
  • The Atlanta Braves have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 80 of their last 129 games (+18.75 Units / 11% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the Team Total Over in 46 of their last 71 games (+17.29 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 76 of their last 129 games (+17.24 Units / 8% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have covered the Run Line in 43 of their last 72 games (+10.85 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the Moneyline in 12 of their last 16 games (+4.70 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Colorado Rockies have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 21 of their last 39 games (+16.53 Units / 42% ROI)
  • The Colorado Rockies have hit the Team Total Under in 35 of their last 55 games at home (+12.15 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Colorado Rockies have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 24 of their last 40 games (+10.92 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Colorado Rockies have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 9 of their last 10 games (+8.10 Units / 69% ROI)

Braves Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Braves have gone 66-63 against the Run Line (-0.35 Units / -0.23% ROI).

  • 84-45 when betting on the Moneyline for +8.1 Units / 3.61% ROI
  • 68-57 when betting on the total runs Over for +5.05 Units / 3.57% ROI
  • 57-68 when betting on the total runs Under for -17.65 Units / -12.58% ROI

Rockies Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Rockies have gone 63-65 against the Run Line (-4.05 Units / -2.75% ROI).

  • 48-80 when betting on the Moneyline for -14 Units / -10.74% ROI
  • 56-70 when betting on the total runs Over for -20.9 Units / -14.84% ROI
  • 70-56 when betting on the total runs Under for +9.5 Units / 6.84% ROI

starting pitcher – away

Rockies Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Right-handed batters batted .312 (114-for-365) against Lucas Giolito in 2022 — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .238 — second Percentile.

Lucas Giolito allowed a slugging percentage of .542 (198 Total Bases / 365 ABs) against right-handed batters in 2022 — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .379 — second Percentile.

Lucas Giolito allowed an OPS of 1.348 (128 PA’s) when he’s behind in the count in 2022 — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 1.001 — second Percentile.

Austin Gomber has allowed a slugging percentage of .630 (63 Total Bases / 100 ABs) on elevated fastballs this season — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .377 — second Percentile.

Braves Keys to the Game vs. the Rockies

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Rockies Keys to the Game vs. the Braves

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Rockies vs. Braves Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Robert Anderson (Rockies): Shoulder, D15
  • Kristopher Bryant (Rockies): Finger, D10
  • Antonio Senzatela (Rockies): Elbow, D60
  • Ryan Feltner (Rockies): Skull, D60
  • Ryan Rolison (Rockies): Undisclosed, D60
  • Germán Márquez (Rockies): Elbow, D60
  • Lucas Gilbreath (Rockies): Elbow, D60
  • Tyler Kinley (Rockies): Elbow, D15
  • Jesse Chavez (Braves): Shin, D60
  • Dylan Lee (Braves): Shoulder, D60
  • Yonny Chirinos (Braves): Elbow, D15
  • Samuel Hilliard (Braves): Heel, D10
  • Tyler Matzek (Braves): Elbow, D60
  • Ehire Adrianza (Braves): Elbow, D60
  • Kyle Wright (Braves): Shoulder, D60
  • Kolby Allard (Braves): Shoulder, D60
  • Daysbel Hernández (Braves): Forearm, D15
  • Nick Anderson (Braves): Shoulder, D60
  • Huascar Ynoa (Braves): Elbow, D60

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