The Colorado Rockies host the Atlanta Braves on Friday, May 1. First pitch from Coors Field is scheduled for 8:40 p.m. ET. The game will be broadcast on BravesVsn and MLB.TV.
The Braves are favored by -184 on the moneyline and by -1.5 (-118) on the run line. The Rockies are +154 (-102) on the moneyline and +1.5 on the run line. The over/under sits at 11 total runs.
Find my MLB picks and Braves vs Rockies prediction below, as well as probable pitchers, weather report, and more.
Braves vs Rockies Prediction
- Braves vs Rockies Pick: Jorge Mateo Under 0.5 Hits
My Braves vs Rockies best bet is Atlanta's Jorge Mateo to go under his hit prop. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live MLB odds page.
Braves vs Rockies Odds
| Braves Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 -118 | 11 -105o / -115u | -184 |
| Rockies Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -102 | 11 -105o / -115u | +154 |
- Braves vs Rockies Moneyline: Braves -184, Rockies +154
- Braves vs Rockies Over/Under: 11 (-105o / -115u)
- Braves vs Rockies Run Line: Braves -1.5 (-118), Rockies +1.5 (-102)
Braves vs Rockies MLB Betting Preview
Editor's Note: This written best bet is an edited transcription from the latest episode of the "Payoff Pitch" podcast.
By Derek Carty
I like Jorge Mateo under 0.5 hits, and I'd play that down to +110.
On the surface, it’s a scary spot. Jose Quintana pitching at Coors Field is a pretty hitter-friendly matchup. That normally screams value on the over.
But Mateo carries a 71% pinch-hit risk, so once Quintana’s out, there’s a very good chance Mateo comes out of the game too.
It’s a double-edged sword because if Atlanta tears Quintana up and he’s pulled early, Mateo may only get one plate appearance (maybe two or three), and that limits his chance for a hit.
Conversely, if he is part of the damage, that’s obviously bad for this play.
Braves vs Rockies Pick, Betting Analysis
Given the limited expected plate appearances and the price being offered, Mateo under 0.5 hits has value.
Hopefully, the limited plate appearances for Mateo pay off and Quintana can find a way to limit the damage against him.
Pick: Jorge Mateo Under 0.5 Hits (Play to +110)
