Braves vs. Rockies Showdown: Can Underdogs Defy the Odds on April 28?

Monday’s spotlight lands in Denver, where the Atlanta Braves (12-15) visit the struggling Colorado Rockies (4-23) for what promises to be a gritty affair. Bryce Elder gets the nod on the mound for Atlanta, squaring off with Colorado’s Ryan Feltner in a duel that could tip the scales. Now, the Braves’ bullpen just weathered a tough outing by Spencer Schwellenbach, who pitched six innings but couldn’t hold off the Arizona Diamondbacks, though the team still clinched the series 2-1. Meanwhile, the Rockies are mired in a tailspin, dropping their fifth straight after an 8-1 drubbing by the Cincinnati Reds, with Bradley Blalock taking an unkind beating on the mound.

There’s a lot riding on this game beyond just the W’s and L’s — emotions, momentum, and perhaps a small measure of pride on the line. I’m itching to dive into the nuances here: the pitching matchups, recent form, key stats, and what the odds makers are whispering behind the scenes. Plus, I’ll bring you my top picks and betting angles, all stirred up with smart analysis and hard data from our modeling arsenal and expert insights.

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Its Monday, April 28 and the Braves (12-15) are in Denver to take on the Rockies (4-23). Bryce Elder is slated to take the mound for Atlanta against Ryan Feltner for Colorado.

Yesterday Spencer Schwellenbach took the mound in a losing effort for the Braves. He pitched 6.0 innings, gave up seven hits, three earned runs, and struck out six batters. Despite losing the game 6-4, they won the series against the Arizona Diamondbacks 2-1.

The Colorado Rockies lost 8-1 against the Cincinnati Reds. Bradley Blalock was on the mound for the Rockies. He pitched 4.0 innings and gave up six runs on seven hits. The Rockies have now lost five straight games.

Lets dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two.

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Odds for the Braves at the Rockies

The latest odds as of Monday:

• Moneyline: Braves (-179), Rockies (+148)
• Spread: Braves -1.5
• Total: 10.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Braves at Rockies

• Pitching matchup for April 28, 2025: Bryce Elder vs. Ryan Feltner
  • Braves: Bryce Elder, (0-1, 5.57 ERA)
    Last outing (vs St Louis Cardinals, 4/23): 6.0 Innings Pitched, 1 Earned Runs Allowed, 5 Hits Allowed, 3 Walks, and 2 Strikeouts
  • Rockies: Ryan Feltner, (0-1, 3.86 ERA)
    Last outing (vs Kansas City Royals, 4/22): 7.0 Innings Pitched, 1 Earned Runs Allowed, 3 Hits Allowed, 1 Walks, and 4 Strikeouts

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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Braves at Rockies

• The Rockies have lost 9 of their last 10 games
• The Under is 12-5 in the Rockies’ matchups against National League teams this season

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Expert picks & predictions for tonight’s game between the Braves and the Rockies

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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Monday’s game between the Braves and the Rockies:

• Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Atlanta Braves on the Moneyline.
• Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Colorado Rockies at +1.5.
• Total: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play on the over on the Game Total of 10.0.

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