Atlanta Braves vs Colorado Rockies Picks and Predictions June 13th 2025

Atlanta Braves vs Colorado Rockies June 13th 2025

The Colorado Rockies will visit the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on Friday, June 13, 2025. The game is set to start at 7:15 PM under the lights. Fans can catch the action on TV channel COLR.

The weather forecast predicts a warm evening with a light breeze and some light rain. The Rockies have struggled this season with a record of 13-55. Meanwhile, the Braves hold a 29-38 record. Germán Márquez will start for the Rockies, while Bryce Elder takes the mound for the Braves.

Rockies vs Braves Key Information

• Sport: Baseball
• Teams: Colorado Rockies vs. Atlanta Braves
• Venue: Truist Park in Atlanta, GA
• Date: Friday, June 13, 2025
• Betting Odds: Braves MoneyLine -312, Rockies MoneyLine +253

The Rockies Can Win If…

The Colorado Rockies secured a win in their most recent game against the San Francisco Giants, 8-7. Thairo Estrada led the charge with three hits and two RBIs. Mickey Moniak added a home run, and the team collected ten hits overall.

The Rockies have shown strength in their hitting, ranking 9th in doubles with 108 this season. This ability to get extra-base hits can be a game-changer. Hunter Goodman, with a batting average of .287 and 11 home runs, is a key player to watch.

Despite some struggles on the mound, Germán Márquez will aim to improve his performance. The Rockies’ lineup includes consistent hitters like Tyler Freeman, who has a .299 average. With their ability to generate runs, the Rockies have a chance to win.

The Braves Can Win If…

The Atlanta Braves are coming off a strong performance against the Milwaukee Brewers, winning 6-2. Spencer Schwellenbach pitched a complete game, allowing just two runs and striking out nine. Ronald Acuña Jr. led the offense with a home run and two RBIs, while Michael Harris II also added a homer with two RBIs.

The Braves’ pitching has been a strong point, with a team ERA of 3.73, ranking them 10th in the league. Their batting average against is .230, which is 7th best. Bryce Elder, who will start the next game, has a WHIP of 1.17, showing his ability to limit baserunners.

Offensively, the Braves have power in their lineup, with Matt Olson leading the team with 14 home runs. Austin Riley provides additional support with 11 homers and a .280 batting average. The team ranks 13th in home runs this season, which could be key against the Rockies’ starter Germán Márquez, who has struggled with an ERA of 7.00.

The Lean

The Braves are the favorite with a MoneyLine of -312, while the Rockies are at +253. Given the Braves’ better team pitching stats, such as their 3.73 ERA compared to the Rockies’ 5.68, the pick is for the Braves to win. The projected score is Braves 6, Rockies 3.

The over/under line is set at 9.0. With the projected total score of 9, the recommendation is to take the under. Both teams have struggled with hitting, with the Rockies ranked 25th in slugging percentage and the Braves ranked 17th.

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Elder, Braves Host Struggling Rockies in Series Opener

The Atlanta Braves return home looking to build some momentum as they open a three-game series against the Colorado Rockies on Friday night. While both teams have struggled this season, the pitching matchup in the opener appears to be heavily tilted in Atlanta’s favor.

Elder Coming Off a Masterpiece

Braves right-hander Bryce Elder (2-3, 4.08 ERA) is coming off the best start of his season, a masterful performance where he struck out a career-high 12 batters over eight innings of one-run ball. Despite his dominance, the Braves couldn’t provide the run support and ultimately lost the game.

“He did everything in his power to kind of will us to win the game,” Atlanta manager Brian Snitker said. “And we couldn’t.” Elder will look for a better result against a Rockies team he has historically handled well, owning a 3-0 career record against them.

A Tough Season for Marquez

The Rockies will counter with German Marquez (2-8, 7.00 ERA), who has had a difficult season, especially on the road where he has a staggering 8.82 ERA. The Braves have already gotten to him once this year, shelling him for seven runs in a game back in April. The lopsided nature of this pitching duel is a key factor in the game’s scores and odds.

“I felt good with everything,” Marquez said after his last start, where he gave up three home runs. “But I just missed two pitches.”

A Homecoming and a Hot Streak

The game marks a return to Atlanta for Rockies shortstop Orlando Arcia, who was released by the Braves earlier this season. Arcia is coming off a heroic moment, delivering a go-ahead, two-run single in the ninth inning to give the Rockies a dramatic comeback win on Thursday. These kinds of narrative angles are always interesting to consider in our expert betting guide.

Colorado also has a bright spot in rookie Ryan Ritter, who has started his major league career with a six-game hitting streak. While the Rockies are having a historically tough season, these individual stories show their fighting spirit. Their 13-55 record matches the worst start through 68 games for any of the MLB teams in the modern era.

To see if our experts believe Elder can lead the Braves to a win, check out our daily MLB picks.