The Colorado Rockies will make a road trip to San Francisco to face their NL West foe Giants at AT&T Park. The action begins at 10:15 p.m. ET and fans can catch it on ATRM and NSBA.
Colorado Rockies vs. San Francisco Giants Odds
Oddsmakers have listed Colorado (+115) as the underdog to San Francisco (-125). Gamblers are able to bet on the game’s total with odds posted at -105 for over 8.5 runs and -115 for under 8.5. Runline odds sit at -180 for taking the Rockies +1.5 runs and +160 for the Giants -1.5.
The Rockies have gone 38-40 SU this year and are 37-41 against the spread (ATS). They’ve lost 4.6 units for moneyline bettors and 3.9 units ATS. Colorado has covered the spread four times in its last seven games and the total has gone over in five of those seven. The Giants, on the other hand, are 40-39 SU and 44-35 ATS. They’ve gained 6.7 units for bettors taking the moneyline and 8.0 units ATS. San Francisco has a 3-4 ATS record over its last seven outings and the total has gone over in four of those seven.
San Francisco games have had an over/under record of 40-37-2 thus far in 2018. The Rockies have an over/under record of 39-36-3.
Right-hander Chad Bettis will get the nod for Colorado. Bettis is 5-1 with a 5.23 ERA and 63 strikeouts. He’s 0-0 with seven strikeouts and a 6.00 ERA against San Francisco this year (two starts).
The Giants are putting the ball in the left hand of Derek Holland (5-7, 4.48 ERA), who has 71 strikeouts and 31 walks as well as a 1.31 WHIP. Holland is 1-1 with three strikeouts and a 6.55 ERA across two starts against Colorado this year.
Colorado’s pitching staff allowed 5.4 runs per game and its starting pitchers own a 4.87 ERA, 1.40 WHIP and 8.56 K/9. The bullpen has logged an ERA of 5.56, along with a K-per-9 of 8.84.
Rockies hitters have slashed .251/.321/.421 on their way to 4.8 runs scored per game this season, including 4.8 runs per game against divisional foes and 6.8 per game over the team’s last five contests (3-2 SU).
Third baseman Nolan Arenado and outfielder Charlie Blackmon have paced Colorado’s offense. Arenado is slashing .318/.403/.595 with 18 home runs, 55 RBIs and 52 runs scored. Blackmon (.282/.361/.483) has produced 14 homers, 35 RBIs and 60 runs scored.
For the home team, San Francisco’s pitchers have allowed 4.4 runs per game overall this year. Its starters have a 4.32 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 7.1 strikeouts per nine innings. The bullpen has a 3.69 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 8.5 K/9. In 40 games against NL West foes, Giants starters have an ERA of 3.84 and the bullpen’s ERA is 3.42.
The San Francisco hitters have produced 4.1 runs per contest, including 3.8 per game against divisional foes and 3.8 per game over their last five. The team’s hit .233/.294/.362 over its last five games and is 4-1 SU during that span.
The Giants’ hitters have been led by shortstop Brandon Crawford and right fielder Andrew McCutchen. Crawford is slashing .308/.365/.490 with eight home runs, 35 RBIs and 32 runs scored, and McCutchen’s line is .263/.351/.435 with eight homers, 34 RBIs and 44 runs.
The Rockies have lost 2.5 units and are 16-14 ATS when facing a left-handed starting pitcher this year. The over has hit in 13 of those games, compared to 15 that’ve gone under in such games. On the other hand, the Giants have netted 5.1 units and are 28-20 ATS when facing a righty starter. The over’s hit in 21 of those games, compared to 25 that’ve gone under.
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Predictions: SU Winner – Giants, ATS Winner – Rockies, O/U – OVER
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Notes
Betting Notes
The over has cashed in five of Colorado’s last seven games.
The Giants have won five of their last six games SU.
San Francisco has recorded 16.8 Runs + Hits + Errors per game over its last 10 contests and 19.0 over its last five.
The Rockies have hit 17 home runs in their last 10 games. The Giants have hit seven over their last 10.
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