The Los Angeles Dodgers (97-54) and Colorado Rockies (70-80) play the middle game of a three-game series Wednesday at Coors Field. First pitch is scheduled for 8:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze the lines around the Dodgers vs. Rockies odds with MLB picks and predictions.
Season series: Dodgers lead 12-5
1B Albert Pujols’ pinch-hit RBI single in the top of the 10th inning lifted the Dodgers to a 5-4 victory in Tuesday’s opener. However, L.A. remained 1 game back of the first-place San Francisco Giants in the NL West.
RHP Walker Buehler is projected to start for the Dodgers Wednesday. He is 14-4 with a 2.39 ERA (192 IP, 51 ER), 0.96 WHIP, 9.1 K/9 and 2.3 BB/9 in 30 starts this season.
- Last outing: Loss, 6 IP, 3 ER, 6 H, 2 BB, 5 K in 3-1 loss at Cincinnati Reds Friday
- 2021 vs. Rockies: 1-0, 2.77 ERA (13 IP, 4 ER), 8 H, 2 BB, 12 K in two starts
- Career vs. Rockies: 6-2, 3.88 ERA (92 2/3 IP, 40 ER), 1.05 WHIP, 9.6 K/9 in 14 starts and four relief appearances
RHP German Marquez is the Rockies’ projected starter. He is 12-10 with a 4.16 ERA (171 IP, 79 ER), 1.26 WHIP, 8.8 K/9 and 3.1 BB/9 in 30 starts.
- Last outing: No-decision, 4 IP, 6 ER, 8 H, 2 BB, 1 K in 9-8 win at Washington Nationals Friday
- 2021 vs. Dodgers: 1 start, no-decision, 4 IP, 1 ER, 6 H, 6 BB, 2 K in 8-5 win Opening Day
- Career vs. Dodgers: 2-1, 2.52 ERA (60 2/3 IP, 17 ER), 1.09 WHIP, 8.9 K/9 in 10 starts
Dodgers at Rockies odds, lines, picks and prediction
MLB odds courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 7:30 a.m. ET.
- Money line: Dodgers -210 (bet $210 to win $100) | Rockies +170 (bet $100 to win $170)
- Against the spread/ATS: Dodgers -2.5 (+102) | Rockies +2.5 (-125)
- Over/Under: 10.5 (O: -130 | U: +105)
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Prediction
Dodgers 5, Rockies 4
Money line (ML)
AVOID. The Dodgers (-210) are a bit expensive, whereas the Rockies (+170) are the better value play.
I could see making a small bet on Colorado, but I’ll PASS since Los Angeles is on a roll. Tuesday was the Dodgers’ third consecutive victory and the ninth in their last 10 games.
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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)
ATS records: Dodgers 74-77 | Rockies 81-69
The alternate line of COLORADO +1.5 (+110) is the STRONGEST PLAY – 1½ times your usual wager.
The Rockies are 12 games over. 500 ATS, and they lead the majors with a 46-27 ATS home record.
They are also 7-1 ATS in their last eight games vs. the Dodgers.
Over/Under (O/U)
O/U records: Dodgers 63-78-10 | Rockies 62-82-5
BET a HALF UNIT on UNDER 10.5 (+105).
These are two Under teams. The Rockies are the No. 1 Under team in the big leagues, and the Dodgers are fourth overall and second in the NL.
The Under is 40-31-2 at Coors Field; the Dodgers are 34-38-4 O/U on the road.
The reason for the hesitancy (half bet) is because umpire Jerry Meals is scheduled to work behind the plate. The O/U is 19-8 when he is calling balls and strikes.
Also see: 2021 World Series odds for all teams
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| SINCE JULY 8 | 37-20 | 16-6 | +16.047 |
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