Rockies vs Braves Prediction 8/28/2026 Today’s MLB Picks

In this article we will formulate a Rockies vs Braves prediction for this MLB game on Friday, August 28th at Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup. 

Colorado Rockies Betting Preview

The Colorado Rockies are 52-82 this season after they split four games with the Nationals by scores of 3-13, 3-1, 13-1, and 1-7. In game four, Colorado cut the deficit to 2-1 in the third inning, but they went scoreless over the last six innings in the loss. The Rockies recorded five hits in the game and they were led by Sullivan, who went 1-2 with one RBI. Hughes allowed seven hits and four earned runs over 5.0 innings for the loss, while Herget allowed three earned runs in relief. Prior to that series, Colorado lost all three against the Guardians and all three against the Dodgers. 

This season, Colorado has a 5.53 ERA with a 1.52 WHIP and a .288 opponent batting average, while they have scored 637 runs with a .252 batting average and a .323 on base percentage. Hunter Goodman has led the Rockies with 36 home runs and 72 RBIs, while TJ Rumfield has added 13 home runs and 60 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Colorado is Tomoyuki Sugano, who is 12-7 with a 4.96 ERA and a 1.32 WHIP over 121.2 innings pitched this season. 

Atlanta Braves Betting Preview

The Atlanta Braves are 79-55 this year after they swept the Dodgers by scores of 4-3, 6-5, and 1-0. In game three, Atlanta scored in the first inning, which was enough to get the low scoring win. The Braves recorded four hits in the game and they were led by Baldwin, who went 1-4 with one home run and one RBI. Sale allowed five hits and zero earned runs over 9.0 innings for the complete game shutout. Prior to that series, Atlanta lost two out of three against the Brewers, but did win a makeup game against the White Sox before that. 

This season, Atlanta has a 3.58 ERA with a 1.25 WHIP and a .231 opponent batting average, while they have scored 625 runs with a .247 batting average and a .311 on base percentage. Matt Olson has led the Braves with 37 home runs and 78 RBIs, while Drake Baldwin has added 22 home runs and 66 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Atlanta is Grant Holmes, who is 8-5 with a 3.64 ERA and a 1.32 WHIP over 123.2 innings pitched this year. 

Why the Atlanta Braves will win

• The Rockies have lost 10 of their last 11 road games against NL East opponents that held a winning record.
• The Braves have won 10 of their last 11 home games following a home win.
• The Rockies have failed to cover the run line in seven of their last eight games at Truist Park against NL opponents that held a winning record.
• The Braves have covered the run line in five of their last six games against the Rockies.
• The Rockies have lost the first inning in four of their last five road games against NL opponents that held a winning record.
• The Braves have led after 5 innings in six of their last seven games at Truist Park against opponents that held a losing record.
• The Braves have led after 3 innings in three of their last four games at Truist Park.

Why the Colorado Rockies will win

• The Rockies have won four of their last five games as road underdogs following a road loss.
• The Braves have lost three of their last four Friday night games as home favorites against NL West opponents.
• The Braves have failed to cover the run line each of their last seven games at Truist Park against NL West opponents that held a losing record.
• The Rockies have covered the run line in each of their last seven Friday games as road underdogs against NL opponents.

Total Runs Facts

• Each of the Braves’ last four games as favorites against the Rockies have gone OVER the total runs line.
• Ten of the Rockies’ last 13 night games against NL East opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
• There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in seven of the Braves’ last eight night games.
• There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in each of Tomoyuki Sugano’s last four road appearances as a starter.

Atlanta Braves Player Prop Facts

• Matt Olson has hit a home run in three of the Braves’ last five games at Truist Park against opponents that held a losing record.
• Ronald Acuna Jr. has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 10 appearances with the Braves as favorites against the Rockies.

Colorado Rockies Player Prop Facts

• Tomoyuki Sugano has recorded three or more strikeouts in each of his last eight appearances with the Rockies as underdogs against NL opponents.
• Tomoyuki Sugano has recorded a win in five of his last six appearances with the Rockies as underdogs against NL opponents.
• Mickey Moniak has hit a home run in each of the Rockies’ last four games against NL East opponents that held a winning record.
• Connor Norby has recorded at least one hit in each of the Rockies’ last 12 games as underdogs.

Rockies vs Braves Prediction 

Atlanta comes into this matchup on a four game winning streak and they just swept the Dodgers in three games. The Braves are 45-23 at home this year, while the Rockies are 25-44 on the road. Colorado was able to split four games with the Nationals, but they have been pretty bad over the last few weeks. The Rockies are starting Sugano, who has allowed 11 earned runs in his last two starts, while Holmes has allowed 0, 6, 0, and 0 earned runs in his last four outings. Take the Braves -1.5 here.

David Racey's Pick: Braves -1.5