Colorado Rockies (4-25) vs Atlanta Braves (14-15)
Game Info: Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 3:10 pm (Coors Field)
The Line: Betting Odds: Colorado Rockies +210 / Atlanta Braves -258 — Over/Under: 10
In this article, we will formulate a Braves vs Rockies prediction for this MLB game on Wednesday, April 30, at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Atlanta Braves Betting Preview
The Atlanta Braves (14-15, 6-12 Away)are playing their best baseball of the season after winning nine of the previous 11 games. During this span, the Braves swept the Twins, beat the Cardinals and Diamondbacks, and now will win the series against the Rockies after the opening two wins. On Tuesday, Atlanta won 8-2. Michael Harris II led the offense with three RBI, while AJ Smith-Shawver got the win after allowing two runs on four hits with five strikeouts and one walk over 5.1 innings of work.
This year, the Braves average 4.34 runs per game (15th in the MLB) on a .250/.324/.405 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Braves’ staff has a 4.28 ERA (21st) and 1.31 WHIP (19th). Austin Riley leads the Braves with a .287 batting average, six home runs, and 20 RBI this season.
Chris Sale will take the mound for the Braves on Wednesday. The 36-year-old left-hander has a 1-2 record in six starts this year with a 5.40 ERA and 1.59 WHIP in 28.1 innings.
Colorado Rockies Betting Preview
The Colorado Rockies (4-25, 3-11 Home) matched their previous losing streak of eight defeats, during which they were swept by the Royals, Reds, and now are close to being swept by the Braves as well. Following a 6-3 loss in Game 1, the Rockies succumbed to an 8-2 defeat in Game 2. Michael Toglia led the team with two RBI, while German Marquez had another catastrophic start and took the loss after allowing seven runs on 11 hits with one strikeout and one walk in 5.1 innings.
This season, the Rockies average 3.24 runs per game (29th in the MLB) on a .212/.285/.349 slash line. Regarding pitching, the Rockies’ staff has a 5.45 ERA (28th) and 1.61 WHIP (30th). Hunter Goodman leads the Rockies with a .266 batting average, five home runs, and 14 RBI this season.
The projected starting pitcher for the Rockies is Chase Dollander, who is 1-3 in four starts this season, with a 7.91 ERA and 1.71 WHIP in 19.1 innings.
Why the Braves will cover
- The Rockies have lost each of their last nine day games against NL East opponents that held a losing record.
- The Braves have won seven of their last eight games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Rockies have failed to cover the run line in each of their last four games.
- The favorites have covered the run line in six of the Rockies’ last seven games.
- The Rockies have trailed after 3 innings in six of their last eight day games against National League opponents that held a losing record.
- The Braves have led after 5 innings in each of their last five day games against the Rockies.
Total Runs Facts
- Nine of the Rockies’ last 10 games as underdogs against NL East opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- Three of the Braves’ last four day games against National League opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in seven of the last eight day games between the Braves and Rockies.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in four of the Braves’ last five day games against National League opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Rockies rank 30th in the league for opponent batting average this season (.297).
- The Rockies rank 30th in the league for hits allowed this season (300).
- The Braves rank T23rd in the league for steals this season (18).
- The Braves rank 23rd in the league for strikeouts this season (233).
Braves vs Rockies Prediction
The Braves won seven of the previous ten H2H encounters, including four of the last five. Chris Sale hasn’t been good so far this season, but he improved in his last two starts, allowing three runs in total. Sale allowed a .176 BA in 17 at-bats against the Rockies, who have a .206 BA against southpaws this season. Chase Dollander is a rookie and still has a lot to learn in the majors, so I think the Braves will give him a valuable lesson on Wednesday. I am backing Atlanta to score four or five runs off Dollander and cruise to the win.