The Colorado Rockies will face off against their divisional rival Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. The game gets going at 10:10 p.m. ET and the matchup will be shown on ATRM, SNLA and ESPN.
Colorado Rockies at Los Angeles Dodgers Odds
Los Angeles (-190) is hosting this one as the favorite over Colorado (+180) and oddsmakers have the Over/Under for this night game at 7.5 runs (-120 for the under and +100 for the over). The game’s current runline odds sit at -125 for taking the Rockies +1.5 runs and +105 for the Dodgers -1.5 runs.
The Rockies are 82-69 SU and have gone 76-74 against the spread (ATS). They’ve accumulated 13.9 units for moneyline bettors and 0.8 units ATS. The Dodgers, on the other hand, are 84-68 SU and 67-84 ATS. They’ve lost 24.4 units for moneyline bettors and 17.1 units ATS.
Dodgers games have a 71-74-6 over/under record in 2018. Colorado has been a great under bet with a total record of 63-81-6.
Tyler Anderson is getting the start for the visiting Rockies. The left-handed Anderson (6-9, 4.82 ERA) has recorded 155 strikeouts in 162.1 innings so far. He’s 1-1 with 20 strikeouts and a 3.74 ERA against Los Angeles this year (four starts).
The Dodgers are handing the ball to righty Walker Buehler (7-5, 2.88 ERA), who has 131 strikeouts and 31 walks, as well as a WHIP of 0.99. Buehler is 0-1 with 21 strikeouts and a 3.24 ERA over four starts against Colorado this year.
Los Angeles’ pitching staff has allowed 3.8 runs per game overall this year as a unit. The team’s starting pitching staff has a 3.24 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 9.5 strikeouts per nine innings. The bullpen has a 3.75 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 9.6 K/9. In 66 divisional games, Dodgers starters have an ERA of 3.02 and the bullpen’s ERA is 3.64.
The Los Angeles hitters have put up 4.8 runs per contest, including 4.6 per game against divisional foes and 6.2 per game over their last five. The team has slashed .263/.382/.485 over its last five contests and is 4-1 SU during that span.
First baseman Cody Bellinger and right fielder Chris Taylor have led the charge for the Dodgers’ offense this year. Bellinger is slashing .260/.344/.470 with 23 home runs, 71 RBIs and 81 runs scored, while Taylor’s line is .250/.327/.448 with 17 homers, 61 RBIs and 77 runs.
For the visitors, Colorado’s pitchers have allowed 4.7 runs per game and its starting pitchers own a 4.34 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 8.51 K/9. The bullpen has managed an ERA of 4.70, along with a WHIP of 1.30.
Rockies hitters have slashed .255/.321/.430 on their way to 4.7 runs scored per game in 2018, including 4.7 runs per game against divisional foes and 1.4 per game over the team’s last five contests (1-4 SU).
Outfielder Charlie Blackmon and shortstop Trevor Story continue to lead Colorado’s hitters. Blackmon is slashing .287/.355/.495 with 27 home runs, 65 RBIs and 109 runs scored, while Story (.288/.343/.550) is up to 33 homers, 102 RBIs, 81 runs and 26 stolen bases.
The Rockies have gained 9.7 units and are 44-48 ATS when facing a righty starter this season. The over has hit in 43 of those games, compared to 46 that’ve gone 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’s hit in 20 of those games, compared to 35 which went under the total.
Colorado Rockies vs. Los Angeles Dodgers Free MLB Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Dodgers, ATS Winner – Rockies, O/U – OVER
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Notes
Betting Notes
The under has cashed in three of Los Angeles’ last seven games.
The Rockies have lost four of their last five games SU while the Dodgers have won six of their last seven.
Los Angeles has posted 26.2 Runs + Hits + Errors per game over its last 10 contests and 23.8 over its last five.
The Rockies have hit 10 home runs in their last 10 games. The Dodgers have hit 18 over their last 10.
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