Colorado Rockies vs Los Angeles Dodgers Preview
The Dodgers and Rockies are set to face off in an NL West matchup at 8:40 PM ET at Coors Field in Denver. Los Angeles is 44-29 this season, while the Rockies are 25-46 overall. Cal Quantrill is starting for the Rockies, and the Dodgers are sending James Paxton to the mound.
SNLA will be televising Monday’s Dodgers and Rockies game, and Los Angeles is currently favored on the money line, with the odds sitting at -173 compared to the Rockies at +146. The over/under line is at 11.5 runs.
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Colorado Rockies Trends and Key Stats
- Over the course of their previous five away games, the Dodgers have recorded a 3-2 record, with a 2-3 performance on the runline.
- In the Rockies’ five most recent home games, their record stands at 2-3 (SU) with 2-3 against the spread.
- Looking back on their last ten games as the favorite, the Dodgers are 6-4 straight-up and 4-6 vs. the runline.
- Over their last ten games as the underdog, the Rockies have gone 1-9 vs. the runline and 3-7 straight-up.
Colorado Rockies vs Los Angeles Dodgers Prediction
Shohei Ohtani and the Angels are coming off a big game vs. the Dodgers to close out their series. Ohtani went 2/3 with two homers and two RBIs. The Angels really broke things open with a three-run 6th inning. Going into the game, the Angels were at -264 on the money line.
Tyler Glasnow started for the Dodgers, going seven innings and not giving up a run. He also issued just one walk and struck out nine Royals batters. The Dodgers’s offense was carried by Freddie Freeman, going 2/4 with a homer and scoring three runs.
Los Angeles is 44-29 overall and leads the NL West by eight games over the Padres. So far, they have gone 13-10 in divisional games. The Dodgers are on the road today, and they are 20-14 as the road team this year.
The Dodgers have been good as the favorite this year, going 42-26, but they are just 2-3 as the underdog. So far, they have a series record of 15-10. Los Angeles won the final two games of their series vs. the Royals and are 6-4 in their last 10.
When betting on the Dodgers’ run line this season, it’s been a coin flip. They’ve gone 36-37 against the run line, and they’re 18-21 at home and 18-16 on the road. They’ve been favored in 68 of their games and have gone 34-34 against the run line in those contests. Their average run differential is +1.4 runs per game, and they’ve been even better against the run line on the road, where they’ve won by an average of 1.6 runs per game.
When the Dodgers hit the road to face the Rockies, the over/under line is set at 11.5 runs. The combined run average for these two teams is 8.4 runs per game, and their over/under record for the season is 36-37. The average over/under line for their games is 8 runs, and in 73 games this season, the line has been set lower than 11.5 runs.
Left-hander James Paxton gets the start for the Dodgers today as he faces the Rockies on the road. He has made 12 starts this season and has a record of 6-1 with an ERA of 3.92. Paxton’s WHIP for the season is currently 1.41. In his last outing, he picked up the win, going six innings and giving up just one earned run on two hits. Looking back further, he has finished with a no-decision in each of his last three road starts. Opponents are batting .237 off Paxton this season, and he has allowed a total of seven homers.
Freddie Freeman has been on a tear of late for the Dodgers, going 9/25 (.360) over his last seven games, including two home runs and five RBIs. Overall, Freeman is batting .304 with 10 homers and 40 RBIs. Shohei Ohtani is also swinging a hot bat, going 7/24 in his last seven games with four home runs. Ohtani’s 19 home runs this season are the best mark on the team and 4th in the league.
As a team, the Dodgers are 3rd in home runs and have the league’s top on-base percentage and OPS. They are also one of the league’s top-scoring offenses, averaging 4.9 runs per game. This season, they have been a good home and road team, with an average of 4.9 runs per game in both situations.
The Rockies will be looking to get back on track after closing out their series vs. the Pirates with an 8-2 loss. This was especially tough, as they held a lead going into the 6th inning before the Pirates scored five runs in the top of the 6th. Colorado was the -105 favorite at home going into the game.
Dakota Hudson had a rough outing, giving up three earned runs on seven hits and issuing a walk. He also hit a batter and took the loss. The Rockies’s offense scored their only two runs in the 2nd inning and wasted a good game from Nolan Jones, who went 3/4 with a run scored.
With an overall record of 25-46, the Rockies are in 5th place in the NL West, trailing the Dodgers by 18 games. So far, they are 9-14 in divisional matchups. Colorado will host the Dodgers today with an overall home record of 14-19 compared to an 11-27 mark on the road.
As the underdog, the Rockies have gone 25-46 this season, and they have yet to be favored in a game. Looking at their overall series record, the Rockies are 4-17-2 and have lost two straight series.
When the Rockies win, they do so by an average of 3.2 runs, but when they lose, it’s by an average of 4.2 runs. They are 35-36 against the run line this season, including 16-17 at home and 19-19 on the road. They have not been favored in any games this season.
Today’s over/under line of 11.5 runs for the Colorado Rockies’ game against the Los Angeles Dodgers is the highest of the season for the Rockies. Their games have averaged 10 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 36-34. However, their games have had an average over/under line of 9 runs, and they have played just two games with an over/under line of 11.5 runs.
Cal Quantrill has made 14 starts this season and has a record of 6-4 and an ERA of 3.30. So far, he has turned in nine quality starts and is coming off a game in which he didn’t allow a run. In that outing vs. the Twins, Quantrill went six innings and gave up just three hits. Looking back at his last three outings, he has given up zero earned runs in two of them. The right-hander’s ERA for the season is 3.30, and he has been much better on the road, coming in with a 3.59 ERA compared to 3.96 at home.
Colorado’s offense has been pretty good at home this season, averaging 4.7 runs per game, which is 10th in the league. However, they have been one of the worst home run hitting teams in the league and are just 19th in runs scored. Overall, they are averaging 4.2 runs per contest. As a team, the Rockies are batting .249, which is 9th in the league.
Ryan McMahon and Ezequiel Tovar have been the Rockies’ top power hitters this season, with McMahon leading the team with 12 homers and Tovar right behind him with 11. Tovar is also batting .290 and has 34 RBIs, which is 2nd on the team. McMahon has gone 7/20 in his last five games, including two homers.
Our predictions for this Dodgers vs. Rockies matchup is to take the Rockies on the money line, with the payout sitting at +146. We have the final score at 5-4 in favor of the Rockies. If you’re looking for a prediction on the over/under line, we would take the under at 11.5 runs.
Looking at the starting pitchers, we have James Paxton finishing with six strikeouts, which is the highest projection among all starters. As for the Rockies starter, Cal Quantrill, we have him finishing with just four strikeouts and his chances of picking up a win are third best.
Colorado Rockies vs Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Tips
- Take the Dodgers on the moneyline
- On the run line we like Rockies (+1.5)
- Our MLB model projects 9 runs, and we suggest taking the under
Colorado Rockies Injury Report
| Player | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Daniel Bard | Out | Forearm |
| Kris Bryant | Out | Ribs/Oblique |
| Elias Díaz | Out | Calf |
| Germán Márquez | Out | Elbow |
| Antonio Senzatela | Out | Elbow |
| Kyle Freeland | Out | Elbow |
| Brendan Rodgers | Out | Hamstring |
| Sean Bouchard | Out | Ankle |
| Justin Lawrence | Out | Shoulder |
| Brenton Doyle | Questionable | Knee |
| Lucas Gilbreath | Out | Elbow |
| Jake Bird | Out | Elbow |
| Jordan Beck | Out | Hand |
Los Angeles Dodgers Injury Report
| Player | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Joe Kelly | Out | Shoulder |
| Mookie Betts | Out | Hand |
| Ryan Brasier | Out | Calf |
| Clayton Kershaw | Out | Shoulder |
| Max Muncy | Out | Oblique |
| Dustin May | Out | Elbow |
| Brusdar Graterol | Out | Shoulder |
| Tony Gonsolin | Out | Arm |
| Michael Grove | Out | Lat |
| Connor Brogdon | Out | Foot |
| Bobby Miller | Out | Shoulder |
| Kyle Hurt | Out | Shoulder |
| Emmet Sheehan | Out | Elbow |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | Out | Rotator Cuff |
