The Los Angeles Dodgers (96-54) have won eight of their last nine games to pull within a game of first in the NL West, and they’ll look to continue that success against the Colorado Rockies (70-79) Tuesday. First pitch is scheduled for 8:40 p.m. ET at Coors Field. Let’s analyze the lines around the Dodgers vs. Rockies odds with MLB picks and predictions.
Dodgers LHP Julio Urias (18-3, 2.99 ERA) makes his 30th start. He has a 1.03 WHIP, 1.9 BB/9 and 9.6 K/9 through 168 1/3 IP.
- Leads the majors with 18 wins and is on quite a run over the past two months. He has put up a 1.44 ERA with 58 K and just 3 homers allowed in 56 1/3 IP in his last 10 starts.
- He has faced the Rockies three times this season, twice at Coors Field. In those starts he has allowed 9 ER in 18 2/3 IP (4.34 ERA) and recorded a 15/4 K/BB.
Rockies RHP Antonio Senzatela (4-9, 4.06 ERA) makes his 26th start. He has a 1.29 WHIP, 1.8 BB/9 and 6.3 K/9 through 144 IP.
- Has recorded a quality start in seven straight outings and posted a 2.60 ERA over that span, albeit with just 29 K across 45 IP (5.8 K/9).
- Allowed 11 ER across 6 IP while being roughed up in two starts against the Dodgers in April. He fared much better against them Aug. 29 when he tossed 7 scoreless innings in Colorado.
Dodgers at Rockies odds, lines, picks and prediction
MLB odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 11:06 a.m. ET.
- Money line: Dodgers -220 (bet $220 to win $100) | Rockies +175 (bet $100 to win $175)
- Against the spread/ATS: Dodgers -2.5 (+100) | Rockies +2.5 (-120)
- Over/Under: 10.5 (O: -125 | U: +100)
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Prediction
Dodgers 6, Rockies 4
Money line (ML)
The Dodgers come into this contest red-hot, they have a lot on the line in a tight division race, and they also have the pitching edge.
The Rockies are 45-27 at home on the season though, which checks in as the 6th-best home win percentage in the league.
The Dodgers should win, but the price here is just a little too steep so PASS.
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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)
Senzatela is by no means dominant but he does an excellent job of keeping the ball in the park and limiting free passes. He has a respectable 3.89 ERA over 13 home starts, typically works pretty deep into games, and has allowed more than 3 ER just once in his last 12 starts.
Senzatela is likely to avoid disaster Tuesday and keep his team in the game. The ROCKIES +2.5 (-120) should stay close enough to cash on this run line bet.
Over/Under (O/U)
Neither starting pitcher is likely to completely shut down the opposition, but both should be able to limit the damage, even in a tough environment. The Dodgers are good but not elite vs RHP (7th in wRC+) and the under is actually 34-16-6 in their last 56 games vs. a right-hander.
Meanwhile, the under is 7-2 in Colorado’s last nine against a lefty, and they’re facing a tough one today. The final score will probably end up very close to the total, but UNDER 10.5 (+100) looks like the side to take.
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