Los Angeles Dodgers vs Colorado Rockies Preview
From Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, the Rockies and Dodgers face off in an NL West matchup. This one gets started at 9:10 PM ET, and the Rockies are on a two-game losing streak, with their record being 59-95. Cal Quantrill is starting for the Rockies, while the Dodgers have Walker Buehler on the mound.
The money line odds have the Dodgers at -278, while the Rockies are the +230 underdog. Saturday’s forecast in Los Angeles calls for clear skies and temperatures in the upper 70s. SNLA will be televising this one, and the over/under line is currently at 9 runs.
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Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Colorado Rockies Trends and Key Stats
- 2-3 is the record of Rockies in their last five road games. They have also gone 2-3 vs. the runline.
- In the Dodgers’ five most recent home games, their record stands at 4-1 (SU) with 4-1 against the spread.
- Over their last ten games when playing as the favorite, the Dodgers have won 6-4 straight-up, and have a 6-4 record vs. the runline.
- The Rockies have a 5-5 straight-up record and a 5-5 record vs. the runline over their previous ten games as the underdog.
It was a low-scoring game in the most recent game of this Dodgers vs Rockies series. Los Angeles went into the matchup as -269 favorites and squeaked out a 6-4 win. The Dodgers had a huge 5th inning, scoring three of their six runs. As for the Rockies, they scored their final run in the 9th.
Ryan Brasier only went one inning for the Dodgers but didn’t give up a run and got the win. Alex Vesia also had a good outing out of the bullpen, getting two strikeouts in one inning of work. Michael Kopech got the save.
Shohei Ohtani did a bit of everything for the Dodgers, going 3/4 with a home run and two RBIs. Ohtani also scored two runs. Teoscar Hernandez and Andy Pages each had two hits and an RBI.
Los Angeles Dodgers vs Colorado Rockies Prediction
With a record of 59-95, the Rockies are in 5th place in the NL West, 33 games behind the Dodgers for the division lead. Overall, they are 17 games behind the Giants for 4th place in the division. Colorado has really struggled against other NL West teams, going 17-30 this year.
At home, the Rockies are just under .500 at 36-39. On the road, they have gone 23-56 this season. As the underdog, Colorado is 57-93 this year, which includes losing two straight as the underdog. They are 2-2 as the favorite this year.
When it comes to the run line, the Rockies have been a better bet at home than on the road, going 40-35 compared to 36-43. They have lost two straight run line bets when favored and are just 1-3 overall in that scenario. As an underdog, they are 75-75 vs. the run line.
Colorado is on the road against the Dodgers today, with the Over/Under line set at 9 runs. The Rockies have played in games with an average of 9.9 runs per game this season, and their Over/Under record is 75-76. When the line is set at 9 runs, their record is 6-5-1. In total, 77 of their games have had Over/Under lines set above 9 runs, accounting for 50.0% of their games. Their current Over streak is at 2 games.
Right-hander Cal Quantrill gets the start for the Rockies today as he faces the Dodgers on the road. He has made 27 starts this season and has a record of 8-10 with a 4.68 ERA. Quantrill’s WHIP for the season is currently 1.47. In his 27 appearances, he has turned in 12 quality starts. Quantrill’s ERA on the road is 6.45, compared to 4.64 at home. The last time he pitched, Quantrill took the loss, giving up two earned runs in 2 1/3 innings of work. Before that outing, he had given up two homers in back-to-back starts.
As a team, the Rockies are averaging 4.2 runs per game, which is 19th in the league. They have been a much better offensive team at home, scoring an average of 5 runs per contest. Overall, the Rockies are batting .241, which is 12th in the league, and have the 15th most home runs in the MLB this season.
Over the team’s last eight games, Ezequiel Tovar has gone deep three times while going 8/34 (.235). Tovar is currently the team’s leader in home runs and RBIs. Brenton Doyle and Michael Toglia are also near the top of the Rockies’ home run leaderboard, with 22 and 25 homers, respectively.
Los Angeles will take on the Rockies today with an overall record of 92-62, and they lead the NL West by four games over the Padres. The Dodgers have won three straight games, and they are 6-4 over their last 10. In the NL West, they have gone 25-19 this season.
As the favorite, the Dodgers have been really good this year, putting together a record of 87-50. At home, they are 48-27 and 43-35 on the road. The Dodgers have been tough to beat as the home favorite, going 48-27 this year. So far, they are 5-12 as the underdog.
The Dodgers have been a solid run line bet this season, going 78-76 overall. They have been especially good at home, where they are 39-37 against the run line. Their average run margin for the season is +0.9 runs per game. They have covered the run line in three straight games as the favorite and are 71-66 overall in that situation. In their wins, they have outscored opponents by an average of 3.8 runs per game.
Today’s over/under line for the Los Angeles Dodgers’ game against the Colorado Rockies is set at 9 runs. The Dodgers’ games have averaged 9.4 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 86-65. When the over/under line has been set at 9 runs, their record is 13-9-3. The Dodgers have gone over the total in seven straight games.
Walker Buehler is looking to bounce back from a rough outing vs. the Cubs, where he gave up five earned runs in five innings of work. Against the Rockies today, he is coming off a start in which he gave up just one earned run in six innings of work. Buehler’s record for the season is 1-5, and his ERA is 5.54. So far, he has made 14 appearances and three of them have been quality starts. Per nine innings, Buehler is averaging 7.48 strikeouts and 3.6 walks. For the season, he has given up 15 homers.
Shohei Ohtani has been on a tear of late for the Dodgers, going 13/28 in his last six games, with five homers and 18 RBIs. For the season, he is batting .297 and leads the team with 52 homers and 122 RBIs. Ohtani is also on a four-game hitting streak. Teoscar Hernandez is also a significant power threat in the Dodgers lineup, as he is 2nd on the team with 30 homers and 92 RBIs.
As a team, the Dodgers are 2nd in the league in scoring at 5.2 runs per game. They have been even better on the road, averaging 5.3 runs per contest. Overall, they are the league’s top power-hitting team, with a collective isolated power figure of .188. Their team slugging percentage of .443 is also the best in the MLB.
Our predicted final score for this one is 6-5 in favor of the Dodgers, which would make the money line payout of -278 a decent option. However, we are actually going to be going with the over, as the line is sitting at 9 runs, and we have this one finishing with 11 runs.
Looking at the starting pitchers, we have Walker Buehler finishing with six strikeouts compared to Cal Quantrill with just four. Buehler’s strikeout line is also a good option, as he is projected to go six innings, and you could pair the over with a Dodgers win.
Los Angeles Dodgers vs Colorado Rockies Betting Tips
- Take the Dodgers on the moneyline
- On the run line we like the Rockies (+1.5)
- Projecting a combined 11 runs, we like the over
Los Angeles Dodgers Injury Report
| Player | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Clayton Kershaw | Out | Toe |
| Tyler Glasnow | Out | Elbow |
| Austin Barnes | Out | Toe |
| Anthony Banda | Out | Hand |
| Dustin May | Out | Elbow |
| Tony Gonsolin | Out | Arm |
| Connor Brogdon | Out | Foot |
| Gavin Stone | Out | Shoulder |
| River Ryan | Out | Elbow |
| Emmet Sheehan | Out | Elbow |
Colorado Rockies Injury Report
| Player | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Daniel Bard | Out | Forearm |
| Kris Bryant | Out | Back |
| Germán Márquez | Out | Elbow |
| Dakota Hudson | Out | Elbow |
| Tyler Kinley | Out | Elbow |
| Brenton Doyle | Questionable | Knee |
| Lucas Gilbreath | Out | Shoulder |
