Rockies vs Braves Picks and Prediction – 9/4/2024

The Colorado Rockies stay on the road Wednesday night with another game in Atlanta against the Braves. Colorado is one of the worst teams in the game 36 games below .500 currently the worst team in the National League West. Offensively, Colorado has been mediocre this season with a .245 team batting average. The Rockies have scored 591 runs 1141 hits as a team this season. The Rockies bullpen has been one of the worst in the league with a 5.53 ERA. For other MLB news see our MLB Picks.

Brendan Rogers is the offensive leader this season for Colorado with a .276 batting average. Brenton Doyle has come up huge for Colorado this season leading the team in three categories. Doyle has posted a team high 22 home runs, 66 RBIs, and a team high .333 OBP. Ryan McMahon has fared well this season as well with a .246 batting average go along with seventeen home runs at 59 RBI's.

The Atlanta Braves remain on their home field Wednesday 11 games above 500 chasing a playoff berth. Offensively, Atlanta has been off their game this season with a .241 batting average as the Braves have scored just 589 runs on 1118 hits. The Braves power has been there this season with 180 total home runs and a .413 teams slightly percentage. The Atlanta bullpen has been one of the best in baseball with a 3.62 team ERA.

Marcell Ozuna is the offensive leader for Atlanta this season sitting atop all 5 statistical categories. Ozuna has a .306 batting average to go along with 37 home runs and 98 RBIs. Matt Olson has come up big this season as well with 25 home runs and 77 RBIs despite a .234 batting average. Ozzie Albies has a .258 batting average to go along with eight home runs and 46 RBI's despite playing in just 90 games.

The Atlanta Braves are the much better team in this matchup coming into Wednesday in a big spot. Look for Atlanta to put it all together as they pick up a needed win to inch closer to the post season. Take the Braves to do the work on both sides as they get the win and cover at home because one of the worst teams in the National League. Final Score Prediction, Atlanta Braves win and cover 7-1.