Rockies vs. Braves Prediction
Will the Rockies hand the Braves yet another loss when the two teams meet in Denver at 8:40PM ET on Tuesday night?
According to oddsmakers from online sports book BetDSI, the Rockies are -180 money line favorites versus the Braves, who have odds of +150 to pull off the upset in Colorado. With Sean Newcomb set to face Kyle Freeland in the pitching matchup, the over/under currently sits at 11.5 runs.
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From Rotoworld: Newcomb dropped to 1-7 after allowing three runs — two earned — in six innings Wednesday against the Phillies. Despite the loss, Newcomb did just fine tonight, finishing with six strikeouts and one walk. He walked seven last time out and 22 total in 25 innings over his previous five starts. He has a 4.45 ERA after 11 big-league starts.
KEY TRENDS: Rockies activated Freeland from the 10-day disabled list. Freeland will return to the Rockies’ starting rotation on Tuesday night against the visiting Braves after missing exactly 10 days with a left groin strain. The rookie southpaw is 11-7 with a 3.70 ERA, 1.39 WHIP, and 77/44 K/BB ratio through 121 2/3 innings this season.
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OUR PREDICTION: The Braves are now 0-11 in their last 11 games in Colorado, are 5-16 in their last 21 games versus the Rockies overall, and have dropped eight of their last nine games on the road. On the other side, the Rockies are 5-1 in Freeland’s last six home starts, are 4-0 in his last four outings, and have won seven of his last 10 starts versus a team with a losing record.
TUESDAY MLB FREE PICK: COLORADO ROCKIES -1.5