In the first of a three-game series between the Colorado Rockies (11-13) and the Arizona Diamondbacks (11-13) at Coors Field, Tyler Matzek (2-0, 2.70 ERA) and Josh Collmenter (2-3, 2.76 ERA) take the mound. The Rockies go into this series looking to snap a five-game losing streak. The game gets underway at 8:40 p.m. ET on Monday, May. 4 and will air on FSN-AZ and ROOT-RM.
In his last start, Matzek pitched 0.0 inning, giving up zero runs in a 14-3 loss to the Padres. Nolan Arenado (.314, 14 Rs, 6 HRs, 17 RBIs) played well again yesterday, going 3 for 5 with two runs, two home runs, and three RBIs. In his career against the Rockies, Collmenter is 3-1 with a 3.59 ERA. He gets a solid Colorado offense that’s batting .275. Paul Goldschmidt (.356, 19 Rs, 6 HRs, 22 RBIs, 5 SBs) has been doing well offensively for the Diamondbacks, going 3 for 5 yesterday.
Colorado is a -126 favorite in this game and the Over/Under (O/U) is 10 runs. The Rockies perform poorly as a favorite with a 3-5 record and have an overall money line of -72. They have disappointing records of 2-3 as the favorite and 7-10 SU within their division. Within their division, Colorado’s offense has been struggling. Colorado has only averaged 3.4 runs per game compared to its 4.0 season average. The Rockies are a superb hitting team with an NL-best 9.5 hits per game. Colorado’s pitchers struggle within their division. The Rockies have given up an average of 5.9 runs to intra-division opponents, well over their defense’s season average of 5.3.
On the other side, the Diamondbacks have a subpar record of 6-10 when they are the underdog and are -150 overall with the money line. Over the last 10 games, they were winless as the underdog with a 0-5 record and 3-7 SU. They sport the fourth-ranked offense in the NL, averaging 4.3 runs per game. Arizona is one of the top road hitting teams in the NL with an average of 9.0 hits per contest. Opposing pitchers have routinely struggled to strike out the Arizona batters, who rank fifth in the NL with 7.0 strikeouts per game.
In their previous three games this season, the Diamondbacks have a 2-1 record. This game will feature Collmenter (RHP) on the mound against the Rockies, who have a 10-11 record when they take on a right-handed starter. The right-handed Matzek will take the mound against the Diamondbacks, who have a 7-10 record against righty starters this season.
Predictions: SU Winner – COL, O/U – Over
Notes
The Diamondbacks lost their last game by a one-run margin. In games decided by one run, the Rockies are 4-3. The Diamondbacks are 3-5 in close games this season.
When the Diamondbacks play into extra innings, they have a 2-1 record. The Rockies are 1-2 when their games exceed nine innings.
Having scored zero runs in their last game, the Diamondbacks are going to have to up their game if they want to win this matchup. The Rockies have a 2-0 record in games where opponents scored that many runs.
When they outhit their opponents, the Diamondbacks are 6-2. The Rockies have a 10-2 record when outhitting opponents.
Colorado and Arizona both rank in the bottom half of the league in runs. Colorado sits at 19th with 99 runs this season and Arizona ranks 17th with 100.
Ranking 28th, Colorado is near the bottom of the league in walks, notching 50 this season. Arizona ranks in the bottom half at 18th with 70.
When the Rockies hit at least one home run, they are 8-8. When the Diamondbacks hit at least one homer, they have an 8-3 record.
