Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Colorado Rockies vs. Atlanta Braves, another article in our daily series of free MLB betting picks for every game on the schedule. This free MLB betting breakdown article is for Thursday, June 15th, 2023.
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Today's Betting Overview - Rockies vs. Braves
The Rockies take on the Braves on Thursday, June 15th, 2023 at Truist Park, Atlanta. RotoBaller provides free handicapping picks and odds for all MLB games throughout the 2023 season.
- Matchup: Colorado Rockies (29-41) vs. Atlanta Braves (42-26)
- Date: Thursday, June 15th, 2023
- Time: 7:20 ET
- Venue: Truist Park, Atlanta
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Colorado Rockies - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
The Colorado Rockies come into this road contest vs Atlanta with a below .500 record (29-41). In the NL West standings, the team ranks 5th. Colorado will be looking to move their record on the road to above .500, as they are currently 13-22 away from home.
Being favored nine times in 70 games, Colorado has a record against the run line of 34-36. The team's over/under record comes in at 29-41 with an average betting line of 10.
For Colorado, Kyle Freeland will look to pick up a win over Atlanta, as he has a record of 4-7. Through 14 outings, Kyle Freeland has an ERA sitting at 3.91. In his outings, opposing batters are hitting .261 against the left-hander. Opposing hitters have gone deep 12 times against Kyle Freeland, who has a WOBA allowed of .322. Freeland's WHIP of 1.26 comes along with a total of 19 walks allowed.
On offense, Colorado comes into the game averaging 4.5 runs per game, placing them in a group of teams near the league average. Through 70 games, the Rockies have a team batting average of .257, ranking 6th. Overall, the team has hit 56 home runs, placing them 22nd. Colorado's OBP of .317 places them 15th in the league.
Atlanta Braves - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
At 42-26, the Colorado Rockies will host the Colorado Rockies, currently ranked 1st in the NL East. In their 35 games at Truist Park, the Braves have a strong record of 20-15.
Atlanta's record vs. the run line is just 31-37 despite being favored 58 times through 68 games. The team has an over/under record of 38-26, with an average betting line of 9.
Through two appearances, starting pitcher AJ Smith-Shawver has yet to factor into a decision. Smith-Shawver has still not allowed an earned run this season. On the season, he has held opposing hitters to a batting average of just .111. When looking at how opposing batters are faring in the power department, AJ Smith-Shawver has a WOBA allowed of .162 and has yet to be tagged for a home run. With a total of three walks, Smith-Shawver has a WHIP of .78.
Entering today's action, Atlanta features the 4th-ranked scoring unit, averaging 5.2 runs per game. As a team, the Braves are batting a healthy .264, placing them 3rd in the league. The team has also been strong in the power department, having hit 114 home runs which is 2nd. Atlanta's offense has done a good job getting on base, ranking 3rd with an OBP of .334.
Today's MLB Betting Pick - Rockies vs. Braves
Heading into today's matchup between Atlanta and the Rockies, the Braves are the heavy favorite at -247 on the money line. Atlanta's implied win probability sits at 71.18%. The MLB predictive model gives Atlanta enough of an edge to bet the Braves to cover the run line (-1.5).
Recommended Betting Pick: Braves -1.5
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