Rockies vs Braves Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Jun 15

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  • The Braves are -250 favorites vs the Rockies
  • Rockies starting pitcher: Kyle Freeland
  • Braves starting pitcher: AJ Smith-Shawver
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The Colorado Rockies (+200) visit Truist Park to take on the Atlanta Braves (-250) on Thursday, June 15, 2023. First pitch is scheduled for 7:20pm EDT in Atlanta.

The Braves are the betting favorite in this game, with the run line sitting at -1.5 (-125).

The Rockies vs Braves Over/Under is 9.5 total runs for the game.

This season, the Rockies are 29-41 against the spread (ATS), while the Braves are 30-38 ATS.

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

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Rockies+1.5 +105O 9.5 -115+200
Braves -1.5 -125U 9.5 -105-250

Rockies vs Braves Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Braves will win Thursday‘s MLB matchup with 86.7% 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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We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Rockies players for Thursday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Rockies Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Ezequiel Tovar has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 31 of his last 47 games (+13.95 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Ryan McMahon has hit the Runs Over in 16 of his last 25 away games (+12.35 Units / 49% ROI)
  • Ryan McMahon has hit the Total Bases Over in 15 of his last 20 games (+12.30 Units / 53% ROI)
  • Ezequiel Tovar has hit the Total Bases Over in 17 of his last 25 games (+11.40 Units / 37% ROI)
  • Mike Moustakas has hit the Singles Over in 8 of his last 10 away games (+9.20 Units / 92% ROI)

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

Best Braves Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Michael Harris II has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 34 of his last 49 games (+15.15 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Michael Harris II has hit the Runs Under in 27 of his last 34 games (+15.05 Units / 26% ROI)
  • Michael Harris II has hit the Total Bases Under in 24 of his last 32 games (+14.70 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Marcell Ozuna has hit the Hits Over in 26 of his last 34 games (+11.75 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Marcell Ozuna has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 14 of his last 17 games at home (+10.75 Units / 52% ROI)

Braves vs Rockies Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Randal Grichuk 0.5 +525 0.5 -1200
Jurickson Profar 0.5 +550 0.5 -1200
Brenton Doyle 0.5 +475 0.5 -1000
Mike Moustakas 0.5 +500 0.5 -1100
Kevin Pillar 0.5 +400 0.5 -750

Braves vs Rockies Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Randal Grichuk 0.5 -210 0.5 +155
Jurickson Profar 0.5 -225 0.5 +170
Brenton Doyle 0.5 -165 0.5 +130
Mike Moustakas 0.5 -135 0.5 +105
Kevin Pillar 0.5 -225 0.5 +165

Braves vs Rockies RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Randal Grichuk 0.5 +190 0.5 -250
Jurickson Profar 0.5 +200 0.5 -275
Brenton Doyle 0.5 +210 0.5 -275
Mike Moustakas 0.5 +210 0.5 -275
Kevin Pillar 0.5 +160 0.5 -210

Braves vs Rockies Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
AJ Smith-Shawver 4.5 -115 4.5 -110
Kyle Freeland 3.5 -110 3.5 -120
  • The Colorado Rockies have hit the Game Total Under in 36 of their last 58 games (+11.90 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Colorado Rockies have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 21 of their last 51 games (+10.25 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Colorado Rockies have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 30 of their last 51 games (+9.80 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Colorado Rockies have hit the Moneyline in 23 of their last 47 games (+7.35 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Colorado Rockies have covered the Run Line in 25 of their last 42 games (+6.85 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the Game Total Over in 35 of their last 59 games (+12.10 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 41 of their last 68 games (+9.20 Units / 11% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 4 of their last 5 games (+4.00 Units / 38% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the Moneyline in 9 of their last 11 games (+3.85 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the Team Total Over in 7 of their last 10 games (+3.70 Units / 32% ROI)

Rockies Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Rockies have gone 34-36 against the Run Line (-5 Units / -6.06% ROI).

  • 29-41 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.25 Units / -3.08% ROI
  • 29-41 when betting on the total runs Over for -16.15 Units / -20.83% ROI
  • 41-29 when betting on the total runs Under for +9.6 Units / 12.54% ROI

Braves Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Braves have gone 30-38 against the Run Line (-8.35 Units / -10.46% ROI).

  • 42-26 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.65 Units / 1.49% ROI
  • 38-27 when betting on the total runs Over for +8.4 Units / 11.28% ROI
  • 27-38 when betting on the total runs Under for -15.25 Units / -20.28% ROI

Opponents are hitting just .256 against Kyle Freeland on the first pitch of at-bats this season — sixth best among qualified SPs– 90th Percentile. Opponents batted .438 (49-for-112) against him on the first pitch of at-bats last season — second worst among qualified SPs– fourth Percentile.

Opponents have a miss rate of just 17% (97/573) against Kyle Freeland this season — lowest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 26% — first Percentile.

Right-handed hitters have a miss rate of just 15% (68/440) against Kyle Freeland this season — lowest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 27% — first Percentile.

Kyle Freeland has thrown inside pitches 43% of the time (469/1,079) with two-strikes since last season — 2nd highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 31% — 97th Percentile.

Braves Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

AJ Smith-Shawver has a strike rate of just 57% (49/86) over the past seven days (1 games) — 2nd lowest in NL over the last week; League Avg: 64% — fourth Percentile.

AJ Smith-Shawver had a strike rate of just 57% (49/86) — 4th lowest in MLB over the last week; League Avg: 65% — fourth Percentile.

AJ Smith-Shawver has allowed no extra-base hits in his last 7.2 innings pitched — Jovani Moran has the longest active streak at 18.2.

AJ Smith-Shawver has a strikeout rate of just 10% (2 SO in 20 PAs) over the past seven days (1 games) — 4th lowest in NL over the last week; League Avg: 23% — eighth Percentile.

Rockies Keys to the Game vs. the Braves

The Rockies are just 48-41 (.539) when they’ve had 10 or more hits since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .729.

The Rockies are just 0-38 (.000) when trailing entering the 9th inning this season — tied for lowest in MLB; League Avg: .054.

The Rockies are just 5-15 (.250) vs top 10 scoring offenses this season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .427.

The Rockies are just 14-26 (.350) after a loss this season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .485.

Braves Keys to the Game vs. the Rockies

The Braves are 35-23 (.603) when allowing 2 or more home runs since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .301.

The Braves are 14-6 (.700) when tied entering the 7th inning since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Braves are 4-1 (.800) after a win as underdogs this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .450.

The Braves are 10-5 (.667) when their opponents score in the first inning this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .387.

The Rockies have an average HR distance of 412.9 feet since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: 398.5.

The Rockies have won just 50% of road games in which they have scored three or more runs in an inning since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 74%.

The Rockies are batting .281 at home since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .248.

Rockies hitters have an OBP of .343 (4,412 PA’s) at home since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .319.

Braves hitters are slugging .540 against LHP this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .422.

Braves hitters have an OPS of .892 (661 PA’s) against LHP this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .746.

Braves hitters are slugging .301 with two-strikes since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .265.

Braves hitters are slugging .450 since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .399.

Opponents have a miss rate of just 21% against Rockies pitchers this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 26%.

Rockies pitchers have walked 70 of 611 batters (12%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Rockies pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 19% since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

Rockies pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 19% this season — tied for 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 23%.

The Braves pitchers have allowed their opponents to score first in just 18% of their games on the road this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 47%.

The Braves pitchers have allowed their opponents to score first in just 28% of their games this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 50%.

Braves pitchers have won 60% of games in which they have allowed their opponent to score in three different innings on the road this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 26%.

Opponents have a miss rate of 29% against Braves pitchers this season — best in MLB; League Avg: 26%.

Braves vs. Rockies Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Jesse Chavez (Braves): Shin, D15
  • Dylan Lee (Braves): Shoulder, D15
  • Max Fried (Braves): Forearm, D60
  • Tyler Matzek (Braves): Elbow, D60
  • Ehire Adrianza (Braves): Elbow, D60
  • Kyle Wright (Braves): Shoulder, D60
  • Kolby Allard (Braves): Oblique, D60
  • Huascar Ynoa (Braves): Elbow, D60
  • Sean Bouchard (Rockies): Biceps, D60
  • Kristopher Bryant (Rockies): Heel, D10
  • Charles Blackmon (Rockies): Hand, D10
  • Antonio Senzatela (Rockies): Elbow, D60
  • Ryan Feltner (Rockies): Skull, D60
  • Christopher Cron (Rockies): Back, D10
  • Germán Márquez (Rockies): Elbow, D60
  • Brendan Rodgers (Rockies): Shoulder, D60
  • Tyler Kinley (Rockies): Elbow, D60
  • Lucas Gilbreath (Rockies): Elbow, D60

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