Colorado Rockies vs Los Angeles Dodgers Preview
At 3:10 PM ET, the Dodgers and Rockies square off in an NL West matchup. This one is taking place at Coors Field in Denver, and the Dodgers are the heavy favorite on the money line, with their odds sitting at -217. The Rockies are +181 on the money line, and the over/under line is at 12 runs.
Los Angeles will be starting Gavin Stone, while the Rockies are set to go with Ty Blach. The Dodgers are 46-30 this season, while the Rockies are 26-48 and are currently 5th in the NL West.
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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 3-2 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.
- The Dodgers have a straight-up record of 5-5 in their last ten games as the favorite, with a runline record of 4-6.
- The Rockies have a 1-9 record vs. the runline and a 3-7 straight-up record in their last ten games as the underdog.
It was a low-scoring game in the most recent game of this Rockies vs Dodgers series. Colorado went into the matchup as +170 underdogs and squeaked out a 7-6 win. Both teams scored three runs in the first inning, and the Dodgers could only muster one more run until scoring two in the 9th. As for the Rockies, they scored the game’s go-ahead run in the 7th, and both offenses went silent after that.
Ryan Feltner got the win for the Rockies, going five innings and giving up six runs. He finished the game with just two strikeouts and allowed two homers. Yohan Ramirez took the loss for Los Angeles out of the bullpen.
Shohei Ohtani had a two-home run performance for the Dodgers, going 2/5 with three RBIs. Andy Pages also had two hits and drove in two runs.
Colorado Rockies vs Los Angeles Dodgers Prediction
Los Angeles is leading the NL West by nine games over the Padres and are 46-30 overall. The Dodgers are 24-15 at home and have gone 22-15 on the road this season. So far, they have gone 15-11 against other teams in the NL West.
As the favorite, the Dodgers have put together a record of 44-27 this year, and they are 21-12 as the favorite on the road. Los Angeles’ overall series record is 15-10, and they have gone 5-5 over their last 10 games.
Despite a .500 record against the run line overall, the Dodgers have been a profitable team to bet on the run line this season, particularly on the road, where they are 20-17. Their average run differential in all games is +1.4 runs per game, and they have been especially good against the run line as the favorite, going 36-35.
Los Angeles has been a part of 76 games with an over/under line this season, and only one of those games has had a line as high as 12 runs. The Dodgers have gone over the total in 39 of those games, including their last three, and the average over/under line for their games this season has been 9 runs.
Gavin Stone gets the start for the Dodgers today as he faces off against the Rockies on the road. Stone has made 13 starts this season and has a record of 7-2 with a 3.01 ERA. So far, he has turned in seven quality starts and is averaging 6.75 strikeouts per nine innings. Stone’s most recent outing came vs. the Royals, where he finished with a no-decision after giving up three earned runs in seven innings of work. Before that, he had won three straight starts. Stone has been especially good at home, coming in with a 3.27 ERA compared to 4.19 on the road.
Shohei Ohtani has been on a tear for the Dodgers of late, going 9/21 in his last five games with three homers and eight RBIs. Ohtani is batting .317 for the season and is 3rd in the league with 20 homers. Teoscar Hernandez is also having a strong season for the Dodgers, as he is 5th in the league with 54 RBIs and has 18 homers.
As a team, the Dodgers are 2nd in the league in scoring at 5.1 runs per game and have been even better on the road, averaging 5.2 runs per contest. Not only do the Dodgers lead the league in walks and on-base percentage, but they are also the top team in terms of OPS.
With a record of 26-48, the Rockies are 19 games out of the NL West lead. So far, they have gone 10-16 against other NL West teams. Colorado has dropped two straight series and has an overall series record of 4-17-2 this year. At home, the Rockies are 15-21 compared to 11-27 on the road.
As the underdog, the Rockies have yet to win a game when favored. Over the last 10 games, they are 3-7, and they are losing the series vs. the Dodgers 1-2 heading into today’s game.
When betting the Rockies on the run line this season, it’s been a coin flip. They are 36-38 overall, including 17-19 at home and 19-19 on the road. Their average run differential is -1.6 runs per game, with a scoring margin of -2.0 runs per game on the road and -1.1 runs per game at home. They are 36-38 against the run line as the underdog.
The Colorado Rockies are home to the Los Angeles Dodgers today, and the over/under line is set at 12 runs. The combined run average in Rockies games this season is 10.2 runs, and their over/under record is 39-34. The average over/under line in their games is 9 runs, and when the line is set at 12 runs, their over/under record is 1-1. Only 4.1% of their games have had over/under lines set at 12 runs, and their over streak is at three games.
Colorado is sending left-hander Ty Blach to the mound today vs. the Dodgers. He has made 11 appearances this year and has a record of 3-4 with a 4.65 ERA. Blach’s WHIP for the season is 1.41, and opponents are batting .315 off him this year. In his 8 home starts, Blach has a record of 3-2 and an ERA of 3.46. Out of his 11 appearances, Blach has turned in two quality starts. His ERA for the season is 4.65, and he is coming off a start in which he gave up four earned runs in 5 innings of work.
Colorado’s offense has been one of the better home teams in the league this season, averaging 4.9 runs per game, which is 8th in the MLB. Overall, they are 16th in the league at 4.3 runs per contest. As a team, they are batting .250, which is 7th in the league, and have a collective on-base percentage of .309.
Ezequiel Tovar and Ryan McMahon have been the Rockies’ top power threats this season, with Tovar’s 11 homers being 2nd on the team and McMahon’s 12 long balls leading the team. McMahon also has a team-high 39 RBIs and is batting .271 for the season. McMahon is also on a four-game hitting streak and has two homers in his last nine games.
Our prediction for today’s Dodgers vs. Rockies game is to take the Rockies on the money line, with the payout sitting at +181. We have the Rockies winning this one by a final score of 6-5.
Looking at today’s starters, we have Ty Blach going for the Rockies and Gavin Stone for the Dodgers. Stone is projected to pick up more strikeouts than Blach, but Stone’s hits allowed are higher. Blach is actually projected to go more innings than Stone, and we have his final strikeout total at four.
Colorado Rockies vs Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Tips
- Take the Dodgers on the moneyline
- The Rockies are also our pick on the run line at +1.5
- Our MLB model projects 11 runs, and we suggest taking the under
Colorado Rockies Injury Report
| Player | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Charlie Blackmon | Questionable | Hamstring |
| 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 |
| Nolan Jones | Questionable | Illness |
| Josh Rogers | Out | Shoulder |
| Lucas Gilbreath | 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 |
| Walker Buehler | Out | Hip |
| Dustin May | Out | Elbow |
| Brusdar Graterol | Out | Shoulder |
| Tony Gonsolin | Out | Arm |
| Michael Grove | Out | Lat |
| Connor Brogdon | Out | Foot |
| Kyle Hurt | Out | Shoulder |
| Emmet Sheehan | Out | Elbow |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | Out | Rotator Cuff |
