Moneyline Favors Colorado Rockies in MLB Battle with Atlanta Braves

A key battle on the MLB betting odds menu sees the visiting Atlanta Braves dueling the Colorado Rockies on Saturday at Coors Field.

It's a pitching duel between Chad Bettis for the Colorado Rockies (1-0 on the year) and Anibal Sanchez for Atlanta Braves (0-0 so far).

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

The Colorado Rockies were listed as -150 moneyline favorites earlier in the day at Sportsbook, while odds makers set the Sportsbook total line around 11.5 earlier at Sportsbook.

Odds Shark prediction models pick the Rockies to win this game 4.2-3.0. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.

Atlanta Braves vs Colorado Rockies Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

Colorado (4-4) will face the 5-2 Braves in this tilt. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Colorado vs Atlanta injuries news.

The Colorado Rockies vs Atlanta Braves odds would favor the Rockies if the betting lines were set according to our power ranks. Colorado is rated No. 4 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Atlanta is at No. 20.

Statistical Matchup

When it comes to getting on base, the visiting Atlanta Braves rank No. 1 at 10.57 hits per game. That compares with the Colorado Rockies No. 21 ranking in that category.

Pitching and defensive stats are important baseball handicapping betting factors and Colorado has the No. 23-ranked defense. In the other dugout, the Braves own the No. 14 mark in runs allowed.