Rockies vs Braves Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Aug 31

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  • The Braves (79-51) are -300 favorites vs the Rockies (56-74)
  • Rockies starting pitcher: Ryan Feltner (2-5), 5.87 ERA
  • Braves starting pitcher: Kyle Wright (16-5), 2.98 ERA
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The Colorado Rockies (+240) visit Truist Park to take on the Atlanta Braves (-300) on Wednesday, August 31, 2022. First pitch is scheduled for 7:20pm EDT in Atlanta.

The Braves are betting favorites in this MLB matchup, with the run line sitting at -2.5 (+100).

The Rockies vs Braves Over/Under is 8 total runs for the game.

So far this season, the Rockies are 55-72 against the spread (ATS), while the Braves are 66-61 ATS.

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

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Rockies+2.5 -120O 8 -105+240
Braves -2.5 +100U 8 -115-300

Rockies vs Braves Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Braves will win Wednesday‘s matchup with 65.3% confidence.

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


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Best Rockies Player Prop Bets Today

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

  • Randal Grichuk has hit the Singles Over in 17 of his last 20 games (+14.15 Units / 57% ROI)
  • German Marquez has hit the Pitching Outs Over in 17 of his last 20 games (+14.00 Units / 57% ROI)
  • Elehuris Montero has hit the Total Bases Over in 16 of his last 22 games (+8.65 Units / 31% ROI)
  • Jose Iglesias has hit the Total Bases Over in 13 of his last 21 away games (+8.20 Units / 35% ROI)
  • C.J. Cron has hit the Total Bases Over in 22 of his last 35 away games (+8.10 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Best Braves Player Prop Best Bets Today

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

  • Michael Harris II has hit the Hits Over in 58 of his last 80 games (+18.40 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Dansby Swanson has hit the Singles Over in 68 of his last 118 games (+17.00 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Austin Riley has hit the Hits Over in 29 of his last 44 games at home (+15.70 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Michael Harris II has hit the Total Bases Over in 28 of his last 39 games (+15.20 Units / 26% ROI)
  • Austin Riley has hit the Singles Over in 28 of his last 46 games at home (+11.30 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Braves vs Rockies Home Run Prop Bets Today

    Over Under
    Austin Riley 0.5 +290 0.5 -500
    Dansby Swanson 0.5 +340 0.5 -600
    Eddie Rosario 0.5 +375 0.5 -700
    Matt Olson 0.5 +220 0.5 -350
    Michael Harris 0.5 +425 0.5 -800

    Braves vs Rockies Total Hits Prop Bets Today

    Over Under
    Austin Riley 1.5 +170 1.5 -250
    Dansby Swanson 1.5 +150 1.5 -225
    Eddie Rosario 0.5 -200 0.5 +145
    Matt Olson 0.5 -275 0.5 +185
    Michael Harris 1.5 +185 1.5 -275

    Braves vs Rockies RBI Prop Bets Today

    Over Under
    Austin Riley 0.5 +100 0.5 -140
    Dansby Swanson 0.5 +135 0.5 -200
    Eddie Rosario 0.5 +155 0.5 -225
    Matt Olson 0.5 -105 0.5 -135
    Michael Harris 0.5 +145 0.5 -200

    Braves vs Rockies Strikeout Prop Bets Today

    Over Under
    Kyle Wright 5.5 +110 5.5 -155
    Ryan Feltner 3.5 -165 3.5 +120
  • The Colorado Rockies have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Total Under in 23 of their last 39 games (+5.80 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Colorado Rockies have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 5 of their last 10 games (+1.50 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 67 of their last 104 games (+23.42 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Total Over in 24 of their last 40 games (+7.50 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 5 of their last 7 games (+0.55 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Rockies Against the Spread (ATS) Record

    Against the spread this MLB season, the Rockies have gone 68-59 against the Run Line (+2.9 Units / 1.86% ROI).

    • 55-72 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.05 Units / -0.77% ROI
    • 60-60 when betting on the total runs Over for -6.5 Units / -4.63% ROI
    • 60-60 when betting on the total runs Under for -6.35 Units / -4.55% ROI

    Braves Against the Spread (ATS) Record

    Against the spread this MLB season, the Rockies have gone 66-61 against the Run Line (-2.75 Units / -1.71% ROI).

    • 77-50 when betting on the Moneyline for +5.75 Units / 2.76% ROI
    • 64-55 when betting on the total runs Over for +3.3 Units / 2.35% ROI
    • 55-64 when betting on the total runs Under for -15.25 Units / -10.96% ROI

    Ryan Feltner has allowed a slugging percentage of just .120 (3 Total Bases / 25 ABs) vs left-handed batters — 6th best in MLB over the last two weeks; League Avg: .354 — 93rd Percentile.

    Opponents have a groundball rate of 56% (18/32) against Ryan Feltner — 12th highest in MLB over the last two weeks; League Avg: 45% — 90th Percentile.

    Ryan Feltner has allowed an OPS of just .305 (27 PA’s) vs left-handed batters — 4th best in MLB over the last two weeks; League Avg: .638 — 94th Percentile.

    Ryan Feltner has allowed at least one HR in each of his last five games dating back to August 2nd — Josiah Gray has the longest active streak at 10.

    Kyle Wright: Braves Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

    Right-handed hitters have a groundball rate of 60% (115/193) against Kyle Wright this season — 2nd highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 44% — 98th Percentile.

    Opponents have a groundball rate of 55% (80/146) against Kyle Wright in two-strike counts this season — 7th highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 45% — 88th Percentile.

    Opponents have a groundball rate of 53% (213/406) against Kyle Wright this season — 5th highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 44% — 92nd Percentile.

    Kyle Wright has allowed a slugging percentage of just .301 (77 Total Bases / 256 ABs) against right-handed batters this season — 4th best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .386 — 94th Percentile.

    Rockies Keys to the Game vs. the Braves

    The Rockies are just 20-42 (.323) on the road this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .472.

    The Rockies are just 5-15 (.250) when tied entering the 8th inning this season — tied for lowest in MLB; League Avg: .500.

    The Rockies are just 12-31 (.279) when tied entering the 8th inning since the 2020 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .500.

    The Rockies are 38-3 (.927) when leading entering the 7th inning this season — 8th best in MLB; League Avg: .885.

    Braves Keys to the Game vs. the Rockies

    The Braves are 11-3 (.786) when tied entering the 7th inning this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .500.

    The Braves are 70-15 (.824) when allowing 4 or fewer runs this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .703.

    The Braves are 30-4 (.882) when scoring in the first inning this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .664.

    The Braves are 38-9 (.809) when totaling 10 or more hits this season — 9th best in MLB; League Avg: .721.

    The Rockies are batting .283 at home since the start of last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .247.

    The Rockies are batting .286 at home this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .246.

    Rockies hitters have an OBP of .367 (1,346 PA’s) when facing the starting pitcher for the 3rd time in a game since the start of last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .326.

    The Rockies have won just 40% of road games in which they have scored three or more runs in an inning this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 74%.

    Braves hitters are slugging .435 on the road since the start of last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .397.

    The Braves are batting .270 against LHP this season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .246.

    Braves hitters have put just 34% of their swings in play this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 37%.

    Braves hitters are slugging .440 against RHP since the start of last season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .402.

    The longest HR allowed by the Rockies pitchers this season traveled 496.0 feet — — longest in MLB; League Avg: 459.6

    Rockies pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 18% this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

    The average home run distance against the Rockies pitchers since the start of last season is 407.5 feet — highest in MLB; League Avg: 399.5

    Rockies pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 20% since the start of last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 23%.

    Braves pitchers have a strikeout rate of 45% with two-strikes this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 42%.

    Braves pitchers have a strikeout rate of 25% this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

    The Braves pitchers have allowed the 30th hardest ball in play hit (122.4 MPH) this season (; League Avg: 117.1).

    Braves pitchers have a strikeout rate of 27% when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 23%.

    Braves vs. Rockies Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Orlando Arcia (Braves): Hamstring, D10
  • Ozhanio Albies (Braves): Foot, D60
  • Darren O’Day (Braves): Calf, D15
  • Michael Soroka (Braves): Achilles, D60
  • Jackson Stephens (Braves): Concussion, D7
  • Manuel Piña (Braves): Wrist, D60
  • Chadwick Tromp (Braves): Quad, D10
  • Luke Jackson (Braves): Elbow, D60
  • Adam Duvall (Braves): Wrist, D60
  • Antonio Senzatela (Rockies): ACL, D15
  • Scott Oberg (Rockies): Arm, D60
  • Kristopher Bryant (Rockies): Foot, D10
  • Lucas Gilbreath (Rockies): Elbow, D15
  • Tyler Kinley (Rockies): Elbow, D60
  • Helcris Olivarez (Rockies): Shoulder, D60
  • Yonathan Daza (Rockies): Shoulder, D10
  • Ryan Rolison (Rockies): Shoulder, D60

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