The Braves have not yet turned the season around, winning just 3 of 7 games, and now face the slumping Rockies in Colorado. The 3-5 Rockies had a very rough day, allowing 26 runs in Wednesday’s doubleheader vs the Marlins.

Gomber looks to stop the bleeding for the Rockies. He was crushed by the Nationals in his last game, giving up 8 runs in 1+ innings, but has been effective in Coors Field this year. An outing like his last one certainly raises a red flag but he was very good against the Mets in his previous start.

Anderson starts for the Braves, and he has struggled in his last two starts, allowing 4 runs over 5+innings in each. He has been more often solid than not this year, but is not nearly as effective as last year. The Braves have an advantage in bullpens. The Rockies’ relievers have struggled all season, and wont be helped by the 14 runs given up by relievers today. Relievers may be scarce as a result on Thursday.

The Rockies have been hitting the ball well this season, but are down a little in the last two weeks. The Braves, mid pack for much of the season, have passed the Rockies lately, with an OPS of .785 in the last two weeks.

Neither team has been getting consistent starting pitching lately. Anderson may not necessarily be the better starter on Thursday, but the Braves are hitting well, and while it is hard to have much faith in the Rockies’ bullpen, the Braves are not a very good road team this year. Gomber’s very poor start may just be a one-off, but he has generally offered length. I am wagering on the Rockies, who are much better at home, to keep this game close. Take the Rockies on the run line at +1 ½.