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

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The Colorado Rockies (+190) visit Truist Park to take on the Atlanta Braves (-235) on August 28, 2026. First pitch is scheduled for 7:15 pm in Atlanta, GA.

This season, the Rockies are 52-82 against the spread (ATS), while the Braves are 70-63 ATS.

Rockies vs Braves Starting Pitchers Today:

  • Rockies starting pitcher: Tomoyuki Sugano 12-7, 5.02 ERA
  • Braves starting pitcher: Grant Holmes 8-5, 3.64 ERA

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

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Rockies+1.5 -110O 9 -120+190
Braves -1.5 -110U 9 +100-235

Rockies vs Braves Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Braves will win Friday‘s MLB game with 70.1% confidence, factoring in game simulations, recent player performances, starting pitchers and injuries.


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

Best Rockies Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Cole Carrigg has hit the Runs Under in 14 of his last 15 games (+12.55 Units / 56% ROI)
  • T.J. Rumfield has hit the Walks Over in 6 of his last 7 games (+10.85 Units / 155% ROI)
  • Willi Castro has hit the Hits Over in 19 of his last 25 games (+10.80 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Zac Veen has hit the Home Runs Over in 2 of his last 6 away games (+10.50 Units / 175% ROI)
  • Willi Castro has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 17 of his last 25 games (+9.30 Units / 33% ROI)

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

Best Braves Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Ha-Seong Kim has hit the Hits Under in 19 of his last 25 games (+15.70 Units / 61% ROI)
  • Ha-Seong Kim has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 20 of his last 25 games (+14.50 Units / 42% ROI)
  • Mauricio Dubรณn has hit the Runs Over in 15 of his last 25 games at home (+12.45 Units / 50% ROI)
  • Lane Thomas has hit the Total Bases Over in 17 of his last 25 games at home (+11.25 Units / 38% ROI)
  • Ha-Seong Kim has hit the Singles Under in 19 of his last 25 games (+10.15 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The Colorado Rockies have hit the Team Total Under in 7 of their last 8 games (+5.65 Units / 61% ROI)
  • The Colorado Rockies have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 12 of their last 18 away games (+5.45 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Colorado Rockies have hit the Moneyline in 6 of their last 9 away games (+5.00 Units / 56% ROI)
  • The Colorado Rockies have hit the Game Total Over in 11 of their last 17 away games (+4.15 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Colorado Rockies have covered the Run Line in 18 of their last 30 away games (+2.20 Units / 5% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 23 of their last 30 games at home (+16.45 Units / 48% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 22 of their last 30 games at home (+13.60 Units / 32% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the Game Total Under in 21 of their last 30 games (+11.40 Units / 35% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the Moneyline in 17 of their last 21 games at home (+11.15 Units / 37% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have covered the Run Line in 16 of their last 25 games (+10.70 Units / 37% ROI)

Rockies Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Rockies are 70-64 against the Run Line (-6.35 Units / -3.76% ROI).

  • 52-82 when betting on the Moneyline for -6.05 Units / -4.48% ROI
  • 64-67 when betting on the total runs Over for -10.35 Units / -6.94% ROI
  • 67-64 when betting on the total runs Under for -2.45 Units / -1.68% ROI

Braves Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Braves are 70-63 against the Run Line (+15.65 Units / 10.16% ROI).

  • 79-55 when betting on the Moneyline for +9.1 Units / 5.02% ROI
  • 60-68 when betting on the total runs Over for -14.85 Units / -9.99% ROI
  • 68-60 when betting on the total runs Under for +3.15 Units / 2.15% ROI

Braves vs Rockies Home Run Prop Bets Today

Yes
Matt Olson +240
Hunter Goodman +270
Ronald Acuna Jr. +310
Drake Baldwin +350
Michael Harris II +425

Braves vs Rockies Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Mauricio Dubon 0.5 -250 0.5 +185
Jake McCarthy 0.5 -250 0.5 +185
Ozzie Albies 0.5 -210 0.5 +150
Cole Carrigg 0.5 -210 0.5 +155
TJ Rumfield 0.5 -200 0.5 +150

Braves vs Rockies Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Ezequiel Tovar 0.5 -275 0.5 +195
Austin Riley 0.5 -235 0.5 +175
Mickey Moniak 0.5 -225 0.5 +165
Matt Olson 0.5 -190 0.5 +140
Jake McCarthy 0.5 -165 0.5 +125

Rockies Keys to the Game vs. the Braves

The Rockies are just 7-33 (.175) vs the top 10 runs allowed teams this season Today, they face Braves (fourth fewest runs allowed).

The Rockies are just 34-23 (.596) when scoring 5 or more runs this season — lowest in MLB.

The Rockies are just 23-20 (.535) when they’ve hit 2 or more home runs this season — lowest in MLB.

The Rockies are just 18-34 (.346) after a win this season — lowest in MLB.

Braves Keys to the Game vs. the Rockies

The Braves are 42-8 (.840) when they’ve hit 2 or more home runs this season — 3rd best in MLB.

The Braves are 45-23 (.662) at home this season — best in MLB.

The Braves are 10-4 (.714) when tied entering the 7th inning this season — 3rd best in MLB.

The Braves are 35-6 (.854) when they’ve had 10 or more hits this season — 4th best in MLB.

Rockies hitters have chased 37% of pitches out of the zone against LHP this season — highest in MLB.

Rockies hitters have a swing rate of 41% on the first pitch of at-bats this season — highest in MLB.

The Rockies are batting just .214 when facing the starting pitcher for the 3rd time in a game this season — lowest in MLB.

Rockies hitters have a swing rate of 52% this season — highest in MLB.

Braves hitters are slugging .295 with two-strikes this season — best in MLB.

Braves hitters have been successful in 100% of their sacrifice bunt attempts this season — best in MLB.

The Braves have an xwOBA of .377 this season — best in MLB.

Braves hitters have an OPS of .544 (2,652 PA’s) with two-strikes this season — 2nd best in MLB.

The Rockies have allowed 6.28 runs per game (408/65) at home this season — 2nd highest in MLB.

Rockies pitchers have an ERA of 5.91 (589.0 IP) at home this season — 2nd highest in MLB.

Rockies pitchers have an ERA of 5.53 (1178.1 IP) this season — highest in MLB.

Opponents are hitting .288 against Rockies pitchers this season — highest in MLB.

Braves pitchers have an ERA of 3.54 (617.0 IP) at home this season — 5th best in MLB.

Braves pitchers have an ERA of 3.62 (572.0 IP) on the road this season — 3rd best in MLB.

The Braves pitchers have allowed their opponents to score first in just 41% of their games at home this season — 2nd lowest in MLB.

The Braves have won 42% of road games in which their opponents scored first this season — 4th highest in MLB.

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