Rockies-Braves Preview

The Atlanta Braves will be trying to extend a winning streak on Thursday when they take on the Colorado Rockies at Turner Field. Ubaldo Jimenez will be the starting pitcher for the Rockies on this day. Righthander Jimenez is 10-12 this season with a 4.20 ERA. Jimenez's opponent in this one will be Jair Jurrjens. The Braves righthander has a 3.54 ERA to go along with a 12-9 record this season. Oddsmakers currently have the Braves listed as 130-moneyline favorites versus the Rockies, while the game's total has not yet been posted. The Braves scored five runs in the seventh inning en route to a 9-5 win over the Rockies as a -145 favorite on Wednesday. The combined 14 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (10). Kelly Johnson belted two home runs for the Braves, and Josh Anderson knocked in two runs. Jeff Bennett got the win in relief. Jeff Baker went 2-for-5 with two RBIs for the Rockies, who were +125 underdogs in that game. Luis Vizcaino gave up three runs in relief and was saddled with the loss. Current streak: Colorado has lost 4 straight games. Atlanta has won 2 straight games. Team records: Colorado: 67-79 SU Atlanta: 64-82 SU Colorado most recently: When playing on Thursday are 5-5 Before playing LA Dodgers are 6-4 After playing Atlanta are 5-5 After a loss are 5-5 Atlanta most recently: When playing on Thursday are 6-4 Before playing NY Mets are 6-4 After playing Colorado are 6-4 After a win are 3-7 A few trends to consider: Colorado is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road Colorado is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games Colorado is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Atlanta Atlanta is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Colorado Atlanta is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home Atlanta is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games Atlanta is 8-15 SU in its last 23 games Next up: Colorado home to LA Dodgers, Friday, September 12 Atlanta at NY Mets, Friday, September 12