Thursday, April 10, 2008

Braves-Rockies Pointspread Pointers

The Colorado Rockies will be trying to extend a winning streak on Thursday when they take on the Atlanta Braves at Coors Field.
The Braves will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Tim Hudson in this game. Hudson has a 1-0 record and a 3.46 ERA this season.
Hudson's opponent in this one will be Jeff Francis. The Rockies ace lefthander has a 7.11 ERA to go along with a 0-1 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Rockies listed as 105-moneyline favorites versus the Braves, while the game's total has not yet been posted.
Ryan Spilborghs drove in five runs to lead the Rockies to a 12-6 victory over the Braves on Wednesday, as +105 underdogs. The combined score sailed OVER the posted over/under (10.5).
Spilborghs belted a three-run homer, while Yorvit Torrealba was 3-for-4 with four RBIs for the Rockies.
Mark Redman allowed three runs off seven hits over five innings in the win.
Brian McCann homered and went 3-for-4 at the plate with three RBIs for the Braves, who were -120 favorites. Chuck James was knocked around for six runs over three innings to suffer the loss.
Current streak:
Atlanta has lost 3 straight games.
Colorado has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
Atlanta: 3-6 SU
Colorado: 4-5 SU
Atlanta most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 7-3
Before playing Washington are 6-4
After playing Colorado are 6-4
After a loss are 5-5

Colorado most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 4-6
Before playing Arizona are 6-4
After playing Atlanta are 5-5
After a win are 8-2
A few trends to consider:
Atlanta is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Colorado
Atlanta is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games
Atlanta is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Colorado
Atlanta is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Colorado is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Atlanta
Colorado is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Atlanta
Colorado is 14-6 SU in its last 20 games at home
Colorado is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games
Next up:
Atlanta at Washington, Friday, April 11
Colorado at Arizona, Friday, April 11

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