After getting shut out in the series opener, the Los Angeles Dodgers (45-27) face the Colorado Rockies (32-42) Tuesday night for the 2nd game of their 3-game series. First pitch is 8:40 p.m. ET at Coors Field. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Dodgers vs. Rockies odds with MLB picks and predictions.
The Rockies lead the season series 3-1.
The Dodgers were shut out in Monday’s series opener 4-0, giving starter Tyler Anderson his first loss of the year. The Dodgers are 5-2 on their road trip and 8-4 in their last 12 games.
The Rockies won their 4th straight home game in their first game back in Denver after a 1-5 road trip.
Dodgers at Rockies projected starters
LHP Clayton Kershaw vs. LHP Kyle Freeland
Kershaw (5-1, 2.00 ERA) makes his 9th start. He has a 0.91 WHIP, 1.4 BB/9 and 9.4 K/9 in 45 IP.
- Got his first win in 3 starts since coming off the injured list in his last outing, a 10-5 win Thursday at the Cincinnati Reds with 6 IP, 1 R, 7 H, 1 BB and 7 K.
- In 24 career starts at Coors Field, he’s 11-6 with a 4.57 ERA and 1.28 WHIP.
Freeland (3-5, 4.29 ERA) makes his 15th start. He has a 1.37 WHIP, 2.6 BB/9 and 6.0 K/9 in 79 2/3 IP.
- Took the loss against the Dodgers in his first start of the season April 8, allowing 5 R, 5 H, 2 BB and 6 K in 3 2/3 IP.
- Has an ERA of 3.00 in his last 4 starts covering 27 innings.
Dodgers at Rockies odds and lines
Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:17 a.m. ET.
- Money line (ML): Dodgers -220 (bet $220 to win $100) | Rockies +175 (bet $100 to win $175)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Dodgers -2.5 (-103) | Rockies +2.5 (-117)
- Over/Under (O/U): 11.5 (O: -102 | U: -122)
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Dodgers at Rockies picks and predictions
Prediction
Dodgers 6, Rockies 3
Money line
The Rockies are 20-19 at home this season and have won 4 straight there. Before the streak, they had lost 7 straight at Coors Field. They are 7-7 with Freeland on the mound and 2-3 in his last 5 outings.
Meanwhile, the Dodgers have the best road record in the majors at 25-15 and have won 5 of 7 on this road trip.
The Dodgers should win this game, but PASS on the money line, as the price isn’t worth a single bet. Consider including a Dodgers win in a parlay bet.
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Run line/Against the spread
Of the Dodgers’ 45 wins this season, 41 are by at least 2 runs. However, to cover Tuesday’s spread, they will have to win by 3. They have 31 wins of 3 or more. They are 24-16 ATS on the road.
The Rockies are 20-19 ATS at home. Of their 42 losses, 26 are by 3 or more.
Take the DODGERS -2.5 (-103).
Over/Under
Only 1 of the 4 games this season between the two teams has had 12 or more runs.
Only 3 of the Rockies’ last 20 games have had 12 or more runs.
Only 2 of the Dodgers’ last 15 games have had 12 or more runs.
Take UNDER 11.5 (-122).
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