Rockies vs Braves Picks and Prediction – 6/13/2025

The Colorado Rockies open a three-game series on the road Friday versus the Atlanta Braves. Colorado is 12-55 following Wednesday’s 10-7 loss to the San Francisco Giants. Colorado has lost five straight and 13 of the last 16. The Rockies are last in the National League West, already 28 games behind the first-place Los Angeles Dodgers, after only 67 games played. Keep up to date with all the MLB action with our MLB previews.

Hunter Goodman is batting .289 with 11 home runs, 39 RBI, 71 hits, and a .333 on-base percentage to lead Colorado in the five categories. Ryan McMahon and Jordan Beck are tied for second in home runs with eight each. On Friday, the Colorado Rockies will send German Marquez to the mound. The right-hander is 2-8 with a 7.00 ERA, 41 Ks, and 21 BBs.

The Atlanta Braves improved to 29-38, following Wednesday’s 6-2 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers. Spencer Schwellenback threw his first career complete game. Ronald Acuna Jr and Michael Harris II each hit two-run homers for the Braves. Atlanta won two of three versus Milwaukee, and the Braves are fourth in the NL East, 14 ½ games behind the first-place New York Mets.

Austin Riley is batting .280 with 77 hits to lead Atlanta in both categories, while Marcell Ozuna is the leader in on-base percentage at .395. Matt Olson leads Atlanta in home runs with 14 and in RBI with 39. Atlanta is batting .244 with a .386 slugging percentage. On Friday, the Braves will send Bryce Elder to the mound. The right-hander is 2-3 with a 4.08 ERA, 49 Ks, and 16 BBs. 

Atlanta will win at home on Friday when hosting Colorado. The Braves have lost eight of the last 10 but face the weakest team in baseball. Colorado has won just 12 of its first 67 games. Colorado starter German Marquez has had two consecutive below-average outings, allowing seven runs on 17 hits across 10 innings. Atlanta starter Bryce Elder has had three consecutive solid outings, allowing five runs on 14 hits across 19.1 innings. Final Score Prediction: Atlanta Braves wins 7-3.