Colorado Rockies vs Atlanta Braves Picks and Predictions August 10th 2024

Max Fried will start for the Braves on Saturday, and he is facing off against Dakota Hudson and the Rockies. Atlanta is currently on a six-game losing streak, and their record of 60-55 has them 3rd in the NL East. The Rockies are 5th in the NL West with an overall record of 43-74.

There is a chance of a few clouds in Denver on Saturday, and the over/under line for the Braves and Rockies game is currently 10.5 runs. Atlanta is the heavy favorite on the money line, with their odds sitting at -195 compared to the Rockies at +163. This NL matchup can be seen on BSSE.

Atlanta vs. Colorado Key Information

Max Fried gets the start for the Braves today as he faces the Rockies on the road. So far this season, he has made 19 starts and has a record of 7-6 to go along with a 3.40 ERA. Fried’s WHIP for the season is currently 1.20. The left-hander has turned in 10 quality starts this year, along with two complete games and one shutout. In his last outing, Fried took the loss, going 3 1/3 innings and giving up five earned runs. Before that, he had lost three straight starts. So far, he has a 5-3 record on the road with a 6.02 ERA.

Marcell Ozuna has been one of the league’s most productive hitters this season, as his 34 home runs and 89 RBIs are both good for 3rd in the league. Ozuna is also batting .298 for the season. Over his last six games, he has gone 6/23 with three homers. Matt Olson is 2nd on the team with 18 homers but has struggled with a batting average of just .227.

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As a team, the Braves are 6th in the league in home runs and are averaging 4.2 runs per game, which is 21st in the league. Their team batting average of .240 is 15th in the league, and they have the 11th best isolated power figure in the league. Heading into today’s game, both Austin Riley and Michael Harris II are on five-game hitting streaks.

Colorado is sending Dakota Hudson to the mound today vs. the Braves, and he will be looking to bounce back from a rough outing vs. the Brewers. In that start, he took the loss, going 4 2/3 innings and giving up three earned runs on seven hits. Looking back over his last four starts, Hudson has given up at least three earned runs in each outing. Hudson’s record for the season is 2-12, and his ERA is 5.84. Opponents are batting .275 off the right-hander this season. Hudson’s ERA at home is 9.52 compared to 3.87 on the road.

Colorado’s offense has been solid at home this season, averaging 4.8 runs per game, which is 9th in the league. Overall, they are 20th in the league at 4.2 runs per contest. The Rockies have been a good team at putting the ball in play this season, as their strikeout numbers are the 28th worst in the league. As a team, they are batting .242, which is 13th in the MLB.

Brenton Doyle and Ezequiel Tovar have been the Rockies’ top power threats this season, with Doyle leading the team with 20 homers and Tovar right behind him with 19. Tovar comes into the game with a team-high batting average of .279. Brendan Rodgers has been hot of late, going 11/25 in his last seven games, including one home run and three RBIs.

Our lean for a money-line pick in this Braves vs. Rockies matchup is to take the Rockies to come out on top. We also have this as the 2nd lowest-scoring game of the day and are leaning towards the under. The Rockies offense has the 7th best home run projection, and Dakota Hudson has the 3rd best chance to pick up a win among today’s starters.

Max Fried, Braves Seek to Snap Skid Against Rockies

The Atlanta Braves, presently amidst a six-game long string of failures, are trusting that left-hander Max Seared can assist them with getting back to the success section on Saturday as they proceed with their end of the week series against the Colorado Rockies in Denver. The Braves’ new battles have dumped them out of a National League wild-card spot, adding earnestness to their forthcoming games.

Braves’ New Battles

Friday’s series opener against the Rockies finished in a 6-5 loss for the Braves, denoting their 6th continuous misfortune and matching their season-most obviously terrible pallet. Notwithstanding the unpleasant stretch, Atlanta director Brian Snitker found a silver lining in the series design.

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“It seems like it’s always four days (here),” Snitker said. “(I) kind of like having only three (games).”

The Braves have been facing difficulties both at the plate and on the mound. Outfielder Jarred Kelenic, who had three hits on Friday and was the potential tying run at third base when the game ended, expressed the team’s frustration.

“Man, it’s tough to describe because it’s a performance-based job,” Kelenic said. “As a team when we can’t come out and produce and win games, it’s frustrating. I do know that everybody (in the clubhouse) understands what we can and can’t control except flushing this one and showing up (Saturday).”

Fried’s Return and Expectations

Max Fried (7-6, 3.40 ERA) will be making his second start since returning from the injured list. Fried, who had been sidelined with a forearm injury, struggled in his first start back, allowing five runs and walking five batters in 3 1/3 innings during a 7-0 loss to the Miami Marlins last Sunday.

“Physically, I felt good,” Fried said after the game. “I was just out of rhythm. I wasn’t able to make that adjustment when I needed.”

Despite the rough outing, Fried has a solid track record at Coors Field, where he is 1-0 with a 1.62 ERA in three appearances (two starts). In five career games (four starts) against Colorado, Fried has posted a 3.00 ERA, though his record stands at 1-2.

Rockies Turn to Hudson

The Rockies, dealing with a string of injuries to their pitching staff, will turn to right-hander Dakota Hudson (2-12, 5.84 ERA), who is being recalled from Triple-A Albuquerque. Hudson has struggled mightily this season, particularly at home, where he is 0-6 with an 8.26 ERA in nine starts at Coors Field.

Hudson was designated for assignment by the Rockies on July 7 after a series of poor performances, but he went unclaimed and subsequently reported to Albuquerque. In three starts at Triple-A, Hudson posted a 1-2 record with a 9.53 ERA. However, with injuries decimating the Rockies’ rotation—German Marquez is out for the season, Ryan Feltner is on the injured list, and Peter Lambert is dealing with a bruised thumb—Hudson has been given another chance.

“With Dakota, it was uneven,” Rockies manager Bud Black said of the decision to designate Hudson for assignment last month. “The walks were troublesome as the season unfolded. It was just the collection of all of his starts and not so much Coors Field.”

Hudson has confronted the Braves multiple times in his vocation, including three starts, and has a 1-1 record with a 7.41 ERA against Atlanta.

Outlook

With the two groups energetic for a success, Saturday’s matchup will highlight two pitchers hoping to bounce back from late battles. For the Braves, areas of strength for a from Seared could assist them with halting their horrible streak and recover energy in the season finisher race. In the mean time, the Rockies will trust Hudson can adapt to the situation and convey a strong trip at home, regardless of his battles this season.

A lot is on the line for the two groups as they hope to make something happen and complete the series with an optimistic outlook.