The Colorado Rockies will be taking on their division rival Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. The matchup gets going at 10:10 p.m. ET and fans can catch the game on ATRM and SNLA.
Colorado Rockies at Los Angeles Dodgers Odds
Los Angeles (-190) is favored over Colorado (+180) and oddsmakers have set the Over/Under for this one at 7 runs (-120 for the under and +100 for the over). Bettors can also wager on the game’s spread with the runline odds standing at -125 for the Rockies +1.5 runs and +105 for the Dodgers -1.5.
The Dodgers are 83-68 straight up (SU) and 66-84 against the spread (ATS). They’ve lost 25.4 units for bettors taking the moneyline and 18.4 units (ATS). Los Angeles has covered the spread four times in its last seven games and the total has gone under in three of those seven. The Rockies are 82-68 SU and have gone 76-73 ATS. In total, the team’s accumulated 14.9 units for moneyline bettors and 2.3 units ATS. Colorado is 3-4 ATS over its last seven games and the under has hit in five of those seven.
Los Angeles games have an over/under record of 70-74-6 in 2018. The Rockies have been a great under bet with a total record of 62-81-6.
Kyle Freeland is getting the nod for the visiting Rockies. The southpaw Freeland is 15-7 with a 2.96 ERA and 159 strikeouts. He’s 1-1 with 21 strikeouts and a 2.79 ERA against Los Angeles this year (three starts).
The Dodgers are turning to lefty Clayton Kershaw (8-5, 2.51 ERA), who’s got 142 punchouts and 23 walks as well as a 1.01 WHIP. Kershaw is 1-0 with seven strikeouts and a 3.00 ERA in one start against Colorado this year.
As a unit, Los Angeles’ pitching staff has allowed 3.8 runs per game overall this season. Its starters have an ERA of 3.25, a WHIP of 1.13 and a strikeouts-per-nine of 9.5. The bullpen has a 3.77 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 9.5 K/9. In 65 divisional games, Dodgers starters have an ERA of 3.06 and the bullpen’s ERA is 3.68.
The Los Angeles offense has put up 4.8 runs per contest, including 4.6 per game against divisional foes and 7.4 per game over its last five. The team’s hit .312/.411/.549 over its last five contests and is 4-1 SU during that stretch.
First baseman Cody Bellinger and outfielder Chris Taylor have led the way for the Dodgers’ batters this year. Bellinger is slashing .261/.345/.470 with 23 home runs, 71 RBIs and 81 runs scored, while Taylor’s line is .249/.325/.441 with 16 homers, 60 RBIs and 76 runs.
In the other dugout, Colorado’s pitchers have allowed 4.7 runs per game and its starters own a 4.35 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 8.53 K/9. The bullpen has logged an ERA of 4.70, along with a WHIP of 1.30.
Rockies hitters have slashed .256/.322/.431 on their way to 4.7 runs scored per game this season, including 4.8 runs per game against divisional foes and 3.0 per game over the team’s last five outings (2-3 SU).
Outfielder Charlie Blackmon and shortstop Trevor Story continue to lead Colorado’s hitters. Blackmon is slashing .287/.353/.490 with 26 home runs, 64 RBIs and 108 runs scored, while Story is hitting .288/.343/.550 with 33 homers, 102 RBIs, 81 runs and 26 stolen bases.
The Rockies have gained 5.3 units and are 32-25 ATS when facing a left-handed starting pitcher this season. The over has hit in 19 of those games, compared to 35 that’ve hit the under in such games. On the other hand, the Dodgers have lost 4.7 units and are 28-30 ATS when facing a left-handed starting pitcher. The over has hit in 20 of those games, as opposed to 35 which went under the total.
Colorado Rockies vs. Los Angeles Dodgers MLB Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Dodgers, ATS Winner – Rockies, O/U – OVER
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Colorado has recorded eight extra-base hits over its last five outings. Los Angeles has 18 XBH over its last five.
The Dodgers have won five of their last six games SU.
Colorado has posted 23.0 Runs + Hits + Errors per game over its last 10 contests and 18.2 over its last five.
The Rockies have hit 11 home runs in their last 10 games. The Dodgers have hit 18 over their last 10.
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