Colorado Rockies (52-83) vs. Atlanta Braves (80-55) August 29, 2026 4:10 pm EDT The Line: Atlanta Braves -225 / Colorado Rockies 183; Over/Under: 9 (Get latest betting odds)
In this article we will formulate a Braves vs Rockies prediction for this MLB game on Saturday, August 29th at Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
The Atlanta Braves are 80-55 this season after they won game one by a score of 6-4 last night. Atlanta nearly blew a 4-0 lead, but they added two runs in the fifth to seal the win. The Braves recorded 14 hits in the game and they were led by Harris II, who went 2-3 with one home run and three RBIs. Holmes allowed eight hits and three earned runs over 5.0 innings for the win, while Iglesias picked up the save. Prior to this series, Atlanta swept the Dodgers in three games, but lost two out of three against the Brewers before that.
This season, Atlanta has a 3.58 ERA with a 1.25 WHIP and a .232 opponent batting average, while they have scored 631 runs with a .248 batting average and a .312 on base percentage. Matt Olson has led the Braves with 37 home runs and 78 RBIs, while Drake Baldwin has added 22 home runs and 67 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Atlanta is Martin Perez, who is 8-8 with a 3.12 ERA and a 1.21 WHIP over 115.1 innings pitched this season.
The Colorado Rockies are 52-83 this year after they lost game one by a score of 4-6 on Friday night. Colorado scored three runs in the fifth inning to cut the deficit to 4-3, but couldn’t find the tying run in the loss. The Rockies recorded 12 hits in the game and they were led by Goodman, who went 3-5 with one RBI. Sugano allowed 10 hits and six earned runs over 4.0 innings for the loss, while Mejia threw a scoreless inning in relief. Prior to this series, Colorado split four games with the Nationals and lost all three against the Guardians.
This season, Colorado has a 5.54 ERA with a 1.53 WHIP and a .289 opponent batting average, while they have scored 641 runs with a .253 batting average and a .324 on base percentage. Hunter Goodman has led the Rockies with 36 home runs and 73 RBIs, while TJ Rumfield has added 13 home runs and 61 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Colorado is Ryan Feltner, who is 5-8 with a 6.08 ERA and a 1.55 WHIP over 97.2 innings pitched this year.
Atlanta comes into this matchup on a five game winning streak and they lead the NL East by five games. The Braves are 46-23 at home this year, while the Rockies are 25-45 on the road. Colorado has split their last four games and they have allowed 6+ runs in three of their last five. The Rockies are starting Feltner, who has allowed 12 earned runs in his last 10.2 innings, while Perez has allowed one earned run or fewer in four of his last five outings. Take the Braves -1.5 here.