The Colorado Rockies (65-78) and Philadelphia Phillies (72-70) wrap up their four-game series Sunday at Citizens Bank Park. First pitch is scheduled for 1:05 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze the lines around the Rockies vs. Phillies odds with MLB picks and predictions.
The Rockies picked up wins in the first two games of the series and lost 6-1 Saturday.
Rockies RHP Ryan Feltner (0-1) makes his second career start. He allowed 6 earned runs on 5 hits and 2 walks over 2 2/3 IP in his debut Sept. 5 against the Atlanta Braves.
- Was 8-3 with a 2.62 ERA through 110 IP across 20 starts for High-A Spokane and Double-A Hartford before being called up.
Phillies RHP Aaron Nola (7-8, 4.57 ERA) makes his 29th start. He has a 1.13 WHIP, 2.0 BB/9 and 11.0 K/9 through 157 2/3 IP.
- Allowed 4 runs on 6 hits and a walk across 7 innings in a 7-5 victory Sept. 24 at the Rockies.
- He has not won a decision since July 25 and the Phillies are 3-5 in his last eight starts.
Rockies at Phillies odds, lines, picks and prediction
MLB odds courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 10:17 a.m. ET.
- Money line: Rockies +230 (bet $100 to win $230) | Phillies -300 (bet $300 to win $100)
- Against the spread/ATS: Rockies +2.5 (-130) | Phillies -2.5 (+105)
- Over/Under: 9.5 (O: +110 | U: -135)
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Prediction
Phillies 7, Rockies 4
Money line (ML)
PASS on the money line because risking three times your return as a standalone bet is not a good wager.
The Rockies have the second-fewest road wins in the majors and a 20-51 record away from Coors. Colorado already won two games this series, marking just the fourth time this year they have won multiple games in a road series. They have not won three games in a road series yet this season.
The Phillies are 40-30 at home and have not lost more than two games in any four-game series at Citizens Bank Park.
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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)
The Rockies are 76-67 ATS overall but only 31-40 ATS on the road. Colorado is 2-5 ATS in its last seven games, and its last five losses have been by 3 or more runs.
The Phillies are 67-74 ATS overall, 32-37 ATS at home, and 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games. Their last two, and seven of their last 10, wins have been by 3 or more runs.
Take the PHILLIES -2.5 (+105).
Over/Under (O/U)
Six of the last eight games for the Rockies have had totals of 10 or more runs.
Each of Nola’s last three starts, and four of his last five, have had totals of 10 or more runs.
Eight of the Phillies’ last 13 games have had 10 or more runs.
Take OVER 9.5 (+110).
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