MLB Prop Bets: Atlanta Braves vs Colorado Rockies (August 28, 2026)
The Colorado Rockies (52-82) face the Atlanta Braves (79-55) at Truist Park on Friday at 7:15pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Tomoyuki Sugano is the probable pitcher for the Rockies, while Grant Holmes is the probable pitcher for the Braves. The Braves are favored to win at -238, while the Rockies are at +193. The total runs line is set at 8.5, with OVER at -122 and UNDER at +101.
- The Rockies (-112) have a 70-64 Run Line record this season, while the Braves (-108) hold a record of 74-60.
- The Rockies have a 64-65-5 O/U record this season (meaning 64 games have gone over the total runs line, 65 have gone under and five have resulted in a push). The Braves have a 59-66-9 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Rockies are averaging 4.8 runs per game this season (7th in the league). Comparatively, the Braves are averaging 4.7 (8th).
- In the field, the Rockies are allowing a whopping 5.8 runs per game this season (30th in the league), while the Braves are allowing an average of 3.8 runs (4th).
Let's take a look at how these teams perform in some other key statistical areas.
Batting Insights:
Batting Average
- Looking at their batting averages this season, the Rockies are at .252 (ranking 4th in the Major leagues), while the Braves are batting .247 (12th).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Braves have hit 171 (7th in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Rockies have managed 151 (17th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Rockies have recorded 612 RBIs to rank 7th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Braves have recorded 599 RBIs to rank 8th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Braves have one of the strongest earned run averages this season, sitting at 3.58 (4th in the Majors), while the Rockies are at the opposite end of the scale with an ERA of 5.53 (30th).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Rockies have recorded 909 this season, ranking 30th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Braves rank 13th for total strikeouts, recording 1136.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of only .231 against the Braves this season (5th in the Major Leagues). Alternatively, the Rockies' opponents are at .288 (30th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockies | 31-48-55 | 21-23-21 | 10-25-34 | 1-2-1 | 30-46-54 | 0-0-0 | 1-2-7 |
| Braves | 33-29-72 | 22-10-36 | 11-19-35 | 25-23-48 | 8-6-24 | 0-0-1 | 4-2-4 |
Lead After Three Innings
The Rockies are +145 to lead after three innings, while the Braves are -188.
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockies | 38-65-31 | 24-26-15 | 14-39-16 | 1-2-1 | 37-63-30 | 0-0-0 | 0-5-5 |
| Braves | 56-48-30 | 37-19-12 | 19-29-17 | 48-28-20 | 8-20-10 | 0-0-1 | 3-6-1 |
NRFI/YRFI
- The NRFI is 50-84 in Rockies games this season. The Braves have a 67-67 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Braves recorded an 11-6 victory over the Rockies at Coors Field when these teams last met on May 3. Mickey Moniak was crushing the ball in that matchup, hitting 2 home runs and recording 3 RBIs. The Braves have now won three straight against the Rockies.
