On the evening of September 5th, 2024, the Colorado Rockies are set to battle the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park, with the first pitch scheduled for 7:20 PM under overcast skies. Austin Gomber will be on the hill for the Rockies, carrying a 4.688 ERA into the game, while Reynaldo López, who holds a strong 1.997 ERA, is slated to start for the Braves.

In the standings, the Rockies find themselves struggling at the bottom of the NL West with a 51-89 record, while the Braves are performing notably better in the NL East, positioned 6th with a 76-63 record. Statistically, the Rockies face challenges, especially on the road with a disappointing 19-52 record, compared to their slightly better home record of 32-37. Conversely, the Braves show more balance with a solid 38-28 at home and a near-even 38-35 when away.

Regarding the betting outlook, the odds indicate a favor toward the Braves with a point spread of -1.5 and an over/under of 8.5. The betting lines provide the Braves with a money line of -271 compared to the Rockies at +222. This suggests that while the Rockies are heavy underdogs, an upset could yield significant returns, although the Braves are expected to maintain their recent form and secure a victory at home.