The Colorado Rockies are going for their fourth consecutive victory as they play host to the Philadelphia Phillies at Coors Field. This NL matchup gets underway at 8:40 p.m. ET and fans can watch it on either ATRM or NSPA.
Philadelphia Phillies vs. Colorado Rockies Odds
The right-handed Zach Eflin is getting the nod for Philadelphia. Eflin is 11-7 with a 4.09 ERA and 120 strikeouts. He has yet to face the Rockies this year and only made one start against them in 2017 (0-1, 12.00 ERA and four strikeouts over six innings).
The Rockies are putting the ball in the hands of lefty Tyler Anderson (6-9, 4.76 ERA), who’s got 159 strikeouts and 56 walks to his name, as well as a WHIP of 1.29. Anderson is 1-0 with six strikeouts and a 1.29 ERA in one start against Philadelphia this year.
Colorado’s pitchers have allowed 4.6 runs per game overall in 2018 as a unit. Its starters have a 4.26 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 8.5 strikeouts per nine innings. The bullpen has a 4.67 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and 9.0 K/9.
The Colorado offense has produced 4.6 runs per outing, including 3.2 per game over its last 10 games and 3.4 per game over its last five. The team has hit .187/.297/.229 over its last five games and is 3-2 SU during that span.
Right fielder Charlie Blackmon and shortstop Trevor Story have led the Rockies’ batters this year. Blackmon is hitting .288/.357/.492 with 27 home runs, 65 RBIs, 111 runs and 12 stolen bases, while Story is batting .288 with 33 homers, 102 RBIs, 81 runs and 26 stolen bases.
In the visiting dugout, Philadelphia’s pitchers have allowed 4.4 runs per game and its starters own a 4.02 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 9.06 K/9. The bullpen has an ERA of 4.00, along with a WHIP of 1.24.
Phillies hitters have slashed .236/.317/.395 on their way to 4.3 runs scored per game in 2018, including 4.8 runs per game over the team’s last 10 games and 3.2 per game over the team’s last five outings (1-4 SU).
Philadelphia’s hitters have been paced by second baseman Cesar Hernandez and right fielder Odubel Herrera. Hernandez is slashing .255/.358/.363 with 14 home runs, 57 RBIs, 88 runs and 19 stolen bases, while Herrera (.256/.313/.425) has produced 22 homers, 68 RBIs and 64 runs scored.
Philadelphia Phillies at Colorado Rockies Free Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Rockies, ATS Winner – Phillies, O/U – OVER
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Philadelphia has recorded nine extra-base hits over its last five contests. Colorado has five XBH over its last five.
The Phillies have hit 12 home runs in their last 10 games. The Rockies have hit three over their last 10.
The Philadelphia defense has allowed 10 errors over the last 10 games, compared to four errors for Colorado over its last 10.
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