Rockies vs Braves Odds and Picks (Sep. 16)
By Robert Duff in MLB Baseball
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- The Atlanta Braves are -170 home favorites over the Colorado Rockies in the afternoon finale of their three-game National League series on Thursday, September 16
- Entering Wednesday’s game, the Rockies were 3-1 in their last four games against the Braves
- Colorado’s 22 road victories are the third-fewest among NL teams
The long-range future is much brighter for the Atlanta Braves (76-67, 37-35 home) than it is for the Colorado Rockies (67-78, 22-51 away). Barring some unforeseen developments, the Braves are heading toward their third successive NL East Davison crown. The Rockies, meanwhile, will be missing out on postseason play for the third straight season.
When these two teams meet on the diamond, though, it’s difficult to choose the better team. Entering their game Wednesday, Colorado had won three of four, four of six and six of nine games from Atlanta.
Still, it’s the Braves who are being set as the -170 favorites for the Thursday afternoon finale of this three-game set. The Rockies are 3-1-1 in their last five series against Atlanta.
Rockies vs Phillies Odds
| Team | Moneyline | Runline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Rockies | +150 | +1.5 (-135) | O 8.5 (-115) |
| Atlanta Braves | -170 | -1.5 (+115) | U 8.5 (-105) |
Odds as of September 15th at DraftKings.
First pitch on Thursday afternoon at Truist Park is set for 12:20pm ET. In the forecast, there are clouds, 10 mph wind, and a game-time temperature of 82 degrees.
Marquez vs Anderson
| 12-10 | Record | 7-5 |
| 3.93 | ERA | 3.61 |
| 3.86 | xERA | 4.38 |
| 1.20 | WHIP | 1.29 |
| 2.98 | SO/W Ratio | 2.28 |
Rockies right-hander German Marquez has reached double digits in wins for the fourth time in five seasons. The NL All-Star has hurled an NL-leading three complete games in 2021. At the same time, Marquez has also unfurled an NL-high 13 wild pitches. His barrel percentage of 4.8 rates among the top 10% in the league.
Since the conclusion of a four-start winning streak on July 10, Marquez has been treading water. He’s 4-4 through his last 12 starts. Marquez has served up seven home runs over his last 26.1 innings of work. He’s struck out 11 in his last 11 innings.
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He faced the Braves on September 4. Marquez didn’t figure in the decision as Colorado won 7-6. The righty allowed four runs, two earned, over five innings. Marquez struck out five and walked one. He allowed five hits, including one homer.
The Venezuelan is 1-2 with a 6.65 ERA in four career starts against Atlanta. Braves batters show an .825 OPS when facing Marquez.
Braves right-hander Anderson (right shoulder soreness) was placed on the IL two days afer lost to the Miami Marlins on July 11. He returned to Atlanta’s starting rotation on August 29 and is 2-0 with a 3.95 in three starts since.
"It was nice to kind of feel like myself again tonight and be able to throw the ball the way I did."
– Ian Anderson after the Braves win against the Marlins pic.twitter.com/quS87evLe0
— Bally Sports South (@BallySportsSO) September 11, 2021
Anderson has surrendered three home runs over the past eight innings. His maximum exit velocity of 117.3 is among the bottom 3% in the NL.
He got the start against Marquez in the 7-6 Rockies win on September 4 . He allowed four earned runs, walked four, served up two homers and didn’t strike out a batter over three innings. That’s his only career appearance against the Rockies, leaving Anderson with an ERA of 12.00.
Batting Average vs Starting Pitchers
| Braves Batters | Batting Average vs Marquez | Rockies Batters | Batting Average vs Anderson |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ehire Adrianza | .000 | Charlie Blackmon | 1.000 |
| Izzie Albies | .364 | CJ Cron | .500 |
| Orlando Arcia | .455 | Yonathan Daza | .000 |
| William Contreras | .000 | Elias Diaz | .000 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | .000 | Garrett Hampson | .000 |
| Adam Duvall | .333 | Sam Hilliard | .000 |
| Freddie Freeman | .300 | Ryan McMahon | .500 |
| Guillermo Heredia | .000 | Dom Nunez | .000 |
| Joc Pederson | .160 | Brendan Rodgers | 1.000 |
| Austin Riley | .000 | Rio Ruiz | 000 |
| Eddie Rosario | .500 | Trevor Story | .000 |
| Jorge Soler | .333 | Raimel Tapia | .000 |
| Dansby Swanson | .571 | Colton Welker | .000 |
Rockies rightfielder Charlie Blackmon is 2-for-2 (1.000) with a homer and two RBI when facing Anderson. Second baseman Brendan Rodgers is also batting 1.000 (1-for-1).
First baseman CJ Cron is 1-for-2 (.500) with a solo homer. Third baseman Ryan McMahon is 1-for-2 (.500).
OZZIE ALBIES DOING IT AGAIN https://t.co/52DKyr1QCV
— Jared Carrabis (@Jared_Carrabis) September 12, 2021
Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies is 4-for-11 (.364) with two solo homers against Marquez. Utility man Orlando Arcia is 5-for-11 (.445) with a homer and two RBI. Shortstop Dansby Swanson is 4-for-7 (.571) with homer and six RBI.
First baseman Freddie Freeman is 3-for-10 (.300) with an RBI. Outfielders Adam Duvall and Jorge Soler are both 1-for-3 with an RBI. Outfielder Eddie Rosario is 1-for-2 (.500). Outfielder Joc Pederson is just 4-for-25 (.160) but has homered twice.
Rockies vs Braves Pick
Marquez is 4-8 with a 4.93 ERA and a 1.34 WHIP on the road this season.
Meanwhile, Anderson is 4-1 with a 3.58 ERA and a 1.13 WHIP at home. He’s struck out 55 and walked 19.
Anderson is 5-2 with a 3.09 ERA at home over his career.
Pick: Atlanta Braves moneyline (-170)
Sports Writer
An industry veteran, Bob literally taught the course on the history of sports at Elder College. He has worked as a Sports Columnist for Postmedia, appeared as a guest on several radio stations, was the Vice President of the Society For International Hockey Research in Ontario, and written 25 books.
