Los Angeles Dodgers vs Colorado Rockies Preview
At 4:10 PM ET, the Rockies and Dodgers face off in an NL West matchup. This one is being played at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, and the Dodgers are the heavy favorites on the money line, with their odds sitting at -277. The Rockies are 5th in the NL West with a record of 21-36.
SNLA will be televising Sunday’s matchup, and the over/under line is currently 8.5 runs. Austin Gomber is starting for the Rockies, and he is facing off against Gavin Stone for the Dodgers.
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Los Angeles Dodgers Trends and Key Stats
- The Rockies are 2-3 across their last five road games. They have gone 3-2 vs. the runline.
- Conversely, the Dodgers have achieved a 3-2 (SU) record and 3-2 record in their last five home games.
- In their last ten games as the favorite, the Dodgers have a record of 4-6 straight-up, and have gone 4-6 against the runline.
- Over their previous ten games as the underdog, the Rockies have a straight-up record of 6-4 and a 7-3 record vs. the runline.
Thanks to a good outing from Yoshinobu Yamamoto, the Dodgers cruised to a 4-1 win over the Rockies in the most recent game of this series. Los Angeles had a two-run 2nd inning and added their final two runs in the 5th. As for the Rockies, they scored their only run in the 4th.
Yamamoto went six innings for the Dodgers, giving up just one run and striking out seven. He picked up a win in the game, while Evan Phillips got the save. Cal Quantrill had a rough outing for the Rockies, taking the loss.
At the plate, Andy Pages went 3/4 with two runs scored for the Dodgers. Freddie Freeman and Teoscar Hernandez each had two hits and an RBI. As for the Rockies, Ezequiel Tovar had a three-hit game.
Los Angeles Dodgers vs Colorado Rockies Prediction
Colorado is 21-36 overall, putting them 5th in the NL West, where they trail the Dodgers by 14.5 games. So far, they are 9-13 in divisional matchups. The Rockies are on the road today, and they are 8-22 as the road team this year.
The Rockies have won two straight series, and their overall series record is 4-13-1. As the underdog, Colorado is 21-36 this year, and they have yet to play a game as the favorite. They are 6-4 in their last 10 games and are looking to take the series lead over the Dodgers today.
The Rockies have been a solid run line bet this season, going 31-26 overall. They have been especially good on the road, where they are 16-14 ATS. Their average run margin is -1.3 runs per game, and they have covered the run line in 31 of their 57 games. They have been a good bet as the underdog, going 31-26 ATS in those games.
When the Rockies are on the road, the over/under line is set at 8.5 runs. Colorado’s games have averaged 9.7 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 29-27. Their games have had an average over/under line of 9 runs, and when the line is set at 8.5 runs, their record is 2-4. So far this season, 56.1% of their games have had over/under lines set higher than 8.5 runs. Their last two games have gone under the total.
Colorado is sending left-hander Austin Gomber to the mound today as he faces the Dodgers on the road. Gomber has made 10 starts this year and has a record of 1-2 with an ERA of 2.76. In his last outing, he finished with a no-decision, going eight innings and giving up one earned run on six hits. Before that, he had picked up the win and didn’t give up a run in six innings of work. Gomber has made five starts on the road, and his ERA is 2.78 in those outings compared to 3.16 at home.
Colorado’s offense has been one of the league’s best at avoiding strikeouts this season, but they have been below average in terms of home runs and are averaging just 4.2 runs per game. The Rockies have been a much better offensive team at home, where they are averaging 4.6 runs per game. As a team, they are batting .248, which is 9th in the league.
Shortstop Ezequiel Tovar has been hot of late, going 10/23 in his last six games. For the season, he is batting .302 and is 2nd on the team with eight homers. Ryan McMahon is the team’s leader in home runs, with 10, and he also leads the Rockies with 34 RBIs.
With an overall record of 37-23, the Dodgers lead the NL West by 5.5 games over the Padres. So far, they have gone just 12-10 in divisional games. The Dodgers are looking to pick up a win today, as they have lost six of their last nine games.
At home, the Dodgers are 20-12 this season, and they have gone 17-11 on the road. As the favorite, Los Angeles is 36-21 and 1-2 as the underdog. This season, the Dodgers’ series record is 12-8.
Despite being the favorite in the vast majority of their games, the Dodgers have a losing run line record at home this season, going 15-17. They have been a better bet on the run line on the road, going 16-12. Their average run differential in games they win is 4.0, while it’s -2.9 in their losses.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are playing at home against the Colorado Rockies today, with the over/under line set at 8.5 runs. The combined run average for Dodgers games this season is 8.4 runs per game, and their over/under record is 30-30. When the over/under line has been set at 8.5 runs, their record is 17-10. So far this season, 25.0% of their games have had over/under lines set at 8.5 runs.
Right-hander Gavin Stone is getting the start for the Dodgers today as he faces the Rockies at home. Stone has made 10 starts this season and has a record of 5-2 with a 3.16 ERA. In his 10 appearances, he has turned in six quality starts and is coming off a game in which he didn’t allow a run. In that outing vs. the Mets, Stone went seven innings, picking up the win. The right-hander has been pitching well recently, as he has allowed just one earned run in three of his last four outings. Stone’s ERA at home is 3.71, compared to 4.45 on the road.
Shohei Ohtani has been a huge addition to the Dodgers lineup this season, as he is batting .326 with 14 homers, which is 7th in the league. Ohtani also comes into the game with the 11th most RBIs in the league, as he has driven in 38 runs so far. Teoscar Hernandez has also been a big power threat for the Dodgers, as he is 2nd on the team with 12 homers and is batting .261 for the season.
Over his last eight games, Teoscar Hernandez is batting .355 with one homer, and Shohei Ohtani has just one homer over his last seven games while batting .172. Catcher Will Smith has four homers in his last seven games, but is batting just .258 over that stretch. Freddie Freeman has gone 10/32 in his last eight games for the Dodgers.
Our predicted final score for this one is 6-5 in favor of the Dodgers, which would have them winning but not covering the -1.5 run line. Instead, we recommend taking the over at 8.5 runs, as we see this game having a lot of offense and the payout for the over is -108.
Looking at the starting pitchers, we have Gavin Stone finishing with six strikeouts compared to Austin Gomber with just four. Stone is also projected to go longer in the game, and he has a better chance of picking up the 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Joe Kelly | Out | Shoulder |
| Ryan Brasier | Out | Calf |
| Clayton Kershaw | Out | Shoulder |
| Max Muncy | Out | Oblique |
| Dustin May | Out | Elbow |
| Brusdar Graterol | Out | Shoulder |
| Tony Gonsolin | Out | Arm |
| Connor Brogdon | Out | Foot |
| Bobby Miller | Out | Shoulder |
| Kyle Hurt | Out | Shoulder |
| Emmet Sheehan | Out | Elbow |
Colorado Rockies Injury Report
| Player | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Daniel Bard | Out | Forearm |
| Germán Márquez | Out | Elbow |
| Antonio Senzatela | Out | Elbow |
| Kyle Freeland | Out | Elbow |
| Austin Gomber | Probable | Arm |
| Nolan Jones | Out | Back |
| Justin Lawrence | Out | Shoulder |
| Lucas Gilbreath | Out | Elbow |
| Jake Bird | Out | Elbow |
| Jordan Beck | Out | Hand |
