Braves vs. Rockies: Betting Preview for August 11

Published 12:24 am Sunday, August 11, 2024

Spencer Schwellenbach will toe the rubber for the Atlanta Braves (61-55) on Sunday, August 11 against the Colorado Rockies (43-75), who will counter with Kyle Freeland. The first pitch will be thrown at 3:10 PM ET at Coors Field.

At -210, the Braves are listed as the moneyline favorites in this game versus the Rockies (+170). This contest’s over/under has been set at 10.5. You can get -115 odds on the over and -105 odds on the under.

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Braves vs. Rockies Game Info

  • Date: Sunday, August 11, 2024
  • Time: 3:10 PM ET
  • Location: Denver, Colorado
  • Venue: Coors Field
  • TV Channel: COLR
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo

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Matchup Betting Info

  • Moneyline Favorite: Braves -210
  • Moneyline Underdog: Rockies +170
  • Over/Under: 10.5 runs (Over: -115, Under: -105)

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Braves Probable Starting Pitcher

  • Schwellenbach (4-5 with a 4.04 ERA and 70 strikeouts in 64 2/3 innings pitched) makes the start for the Braves, his 12th of the season.
  • In his most recent time out on Friday, Aug. 2 against the Miami Marlins, the right-hander tossed seven innings, giving up three earned runs while surrendering six hits.
  • Schwellenbach is trying to secure his third straight quality start in this outing.
  • Schwellenbach will try to extend a 10-game streak of lasting five or more innings (he’s averaging 5.8 innings per appearance).
  • In one of his 11 total appearances this season he has not allowed an earned run.

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Braves Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Braves rank fifth in MLB play with 149 home runs. They average 1.3 per game.
  • Atlanta ranks 12th in MLB with a .412 slugging percentage.
  • The Braves’ .241 batting average ranks 17th in the majors.
  • Atlanta ranks 19th in runs scored with 495 (4.3 per game).
  • The Braves are 23rd in MLB with a .304 on-base percentage.
  • The Braves’ 9.2 strikeouts per game rank 25th in the majors.
  • Atlanta has the fourth-ranked team ERA among all MLB pitching staffs (3.75).
  • The pitching staff for Atlanta has a collective 9.4 K/9, the first-best in the majors.
  • The Braves have the 11th-ranked WHIP in MLB (1.243).

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