Colorado Rockies vs Arizona Diamondbacks Prediction & Betting Tips 9/18/2024

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Wednesday’s matchup between the Diamondbacks and Rockies is set to get started at 3:10 PM ET from Coors Field in Denver. The Rockies are currently on a two-game winning streak, and they will be looking to make it three in a row with Austin Gomber on the mound. The Diamondbacks are the favorites on the money line (-154) and they will be sending Eduardo Rodriguez to the mound. Arizona is 3rd in the NL West, while the Rockies are 5th.

The over/under line for this game is currently at 11 runs, and the forecast from Denver calls for clear skies and temperatures in the mid-60s. Arizona comes in with a record of 83-68, while the Rockies are 59-93 overall.

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Colorado Rockies vs. Arizona Diamondbacks Trends and Key Stats

• Over the course of their previous five away games, the Diamondbacks have recorded a 1-4 record, with a 1-4 performance on the runline.
• On the opposing side, the Rockies have a 2-3 (SU) record, along with a 2-3 record in their last five home contests.
• Looking back on their last ten games as the favorite, the Diamondbacks are 5-5 straight-up and 3-7 vs. the runline.
• When playing as the underdog, the Rockies have a 2-8 record against the runline and a 2-8 straight-up record in their last ten games.

Thanks to a two-home run performance from Ezequiel Tovar, the Rockies cruised to an easy 8-2 win over the Diamondbacks in the most recent game of this series. Colorado had a huge 2nd inning, scoring six of their eight runs. As for the Diamondbacks, they scored their only two runs in the 4th.

Ryan Feltner started for the Rockies and picked up the win, going 6 2/3 innings and giving up just one run. He finished the game with only two strikeouts but induced nine ground ball outs. Jordan Montgomery had a rough outing for the Diamondbacks, taking the loss after going just 4 2/3 innings and giving up three earned runs.

At the plate, Tovar was the star for the Rockies, going 3/5 with two homers and two RBIs. Hunter Goodman also had a two-hit game and drove in two runs. For the Diamondbacks, Christian Walker hit a home run and went 1/4.

Colorado Rockies vs Arizona Diamondbacks Prediction

Arizona is on the road for today’s game vs. the Rockies, and they are looking to avoid dropping their third straight game. The Diamondbacks are 83-68 overall, which has them 3rd in the NL West, six games behind the Dodgers for the division lead. So far, they have gone 25-20 against other teams in the NL West.

As the favorite, the Diamondbacks are 48-30 this year and 35-38 as the underdog. At home, Arizona has gone 42-33 compared to 41-35 on the road. Arizona’s overall series record is 25-18-4, but they are losing the series vs. the Rockies 0-2 heading into today’s game.

Arizona has been a solid run line bet on the road this season, going 43-33, but they have failed to cover in their last two road games. They have been a better bet as an underdog, going 45-28, compared to 32-46 as a favorite. Their average run margin in winning games is 4.2, while it is -3.8 in losing games.

The Diamondbacks have played in 97.4% of their games this season with an over/under line set lower than the 11 runs for today’s game against the Rockies. Their combined run average for the season is 10.4, and their over/under record is 86-58. The under has hit in their last two games.

Eduardo Rodriguez gets the start for the Diamondbacks today as he faces off against the Rockies on the road. So far, he has made seven starts and has a record of 2-3 with an ERA of 5.50. Looking at his home/road splits, Rodriguez has done better on the road, coming in with a record of 2-1 and an ERA of 5.15. At home, his ERA is 6.05, and he is 0-2. In his last outing, he gave up two earned runs in five innings of work, taking the loss. Before that, he had given up at least three earned runs in three straight outings.

Arizona comes into today’s game as the league’s top-scoring offense, averaging 5.5 runs per game. They have been even better at home, putting up 5.8 runs per contest. The Diamondbacks have been a very patient team at the plate, as they lead the league in on-base percentage and are 5th in walks. As a team, they are batting .264, which is the 2nd best mark in the league.

Ketel Marte and Eugenio Suarez have been the team’s top power threats this season, as Marte has 32 homers and Suarez has 28. Marte is batting .292, while Suarez is hitting .255. Both players have two homers over their last six games, with Marte going 6/19 in that stretch and Suarez going 8/22.

Colorado is 59-93 overall and trail the Dodgers by 30.5 games in the NL West. Currently, they are in 5th place in the division and are 17-28 against other NL West teams. The Rockies have picked up two straight wins, and they are 2-2 as the favorite this year.

At home, the Rockies are 36-38, but they have really struggled on the road, going 23-55. As the home underdog, the Rockies are 34-36 this year, and they have an overall series record of 12-31-4.

Colorado has been a solid bet on the run line this season, going 76-76 overall. They have been especially good at home, where they are 40-34. They have covered the run line in two straight home games and as an underdog in two straight games overall. The Rockies have been outscored by an average of 1.4 runs per game this season. They have been outscored by an average of 2.2 runs per game on the road, compared to just 0.6 runs per game at home. Colorado has been a good bet as an underdog this season, going 75-73 on the run line.

The Rockies have played 17 games this season with an over/under line of 11 runs, and their record in those games is 7-11-1. Their games have averaged 9.9 runs per game this season, and their over/under record for the season is 73-76. Their current under streak is at three games.

Left-hander Austin Gomber is getting the start for the Rockies today as he faces the Diamondbacks at home. He has made 28 starts this season and has a record of 5-10 with an ERA of 4.44. Gomber’s WHIP for the season is 1.28, and opponents are batting .261 off him this year. In his last outing, Gomber finished with a no-decision, going six innings and giving up two earned runs on four hits. Before that, he had won two straight starts. Gomber has allowed at least one homer in three straight outings.

So far this season, the Rockies are averaging 4.2 runs per game, which is 20th in the league. However, they have been a much better offensive team at home, averaging 5 runs per game. As a team, the Rockies are batting .242, which is 12th in the league, and they have been very good at putting the ball in play, as their strikeout rate is the 2nd worst in the league.

Colorado’s top two home run hitters are Ezequiel Tovar and Michael Toglia, who have 25 and 24 homers, respectively. Tovar has gone deep three times in his last nine games, batting .243 over that stretch. Brenton Doyle has also been swinging a good bat of late, going 5/17 with five homers in his last seven games. Aaron Schunk and Jacob Stallings will be looking to extend their hitting streaks of four and three games, respectively.

Our pick for today’s Diamondbacks vs. Rockies game is to take the Rockies on the money line at +130. With the Rockies predicted to win this one 7-5, there is a good amount of value in picking them to win outright.

Looking at the starting pitchers, our projections have Eduardo Rodriguez finishing with seven strikeouts, which is the fourth-best among all starters today. As for Austin Gomber, he is predicted to finish with just four K’s, which is tied for the fourth-fewest.

Colorado Rockies vs Arizona Diamondbacks Betting Tips

• Take the Diamondbacks on the moneyline
• The Rockies are also our pick on the run line at +1.5
• Projecting a combined 12 runs, we like the over

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