The Arizona Diamondbacks (35-42) face the Colorado Rockies (33-44) in the 2nd game of their 3-game series Saturday night in Denver. First pitch is 9:10 p.m. ET at Coors Field. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Diamondbacks vs. Rockies odds with MLB picks and predictions.
Season series: Diamondbacks lead 3-1
The Diamondbacks won Friday’s series opener 9-3, ending a 3-game road losing streak. They have won 3 of their last 4 games.
The Rockies have lost 2 straight at home after winning 5 in a row there – a 3-game sweep of the San Diego Padres and taking 2 of 3 just this past week from the L.A. Dodgers. Colorado is 3-7 in its last 10 games.
Diamondbacks at Rockies projected starters
LHP Dallas Keuchel vs. LHP Austin Gomber
Keuchel (2-5, 7.93 ERA) makes his 10th start overall and 2nd for Arizona after starting the season with the Chicago White Sox. He has a 2.15 WHIP, 5.7 BB/9 and 6.7 K/9 through 36 1/3 IP.
- Last outing: No-decision, 4 1/3 IP, 4 ER, 6 H, 3 BB, 7 K in his Diamondbacks debut Sunday, an 11-7 Arizona win over the visiting Detroit Tigers
- Never pitched at Coors Field before
Gomber (3-7, 6.55 ERA) makes his 13th start in 15 appearances. He has a 1.49 WHIP, 2.9 BB/9 and 7.0 K/9 through 67 1/3 IP.
- Returns to starting rotation after back-to-back relief appearances
- Has allowed 5 runs or more in 3 of his last 4 starts
Diamondbacks 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 1:53 p.m. ET.
- Money line (ML): Diamondbacks +122 (bet $100 to win $122) | Rockies -150 (bet $150 to win $100)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Diamondbacks +1.5 (-150) | Rockies -1.5 (+122)
- Over/Under (O/U): 12.5 (O: -122 | U: -102)
Exclusive USA TODAY Network offer: Deposit $10 or more, get $200 in instant bet credits at Tipico Sportsbook! New customer offer in CO and NJ. 21+, see Tipico.com for Terms and Conditions. Place your legal, online sports bets at Tipico. Let’s make this interesting. Bet now!
Diamondbacks at Rockies picks and predictions
Prediction
Rockies 8, Diamondbacks 4
Money line
The last time the Diamondbacks won 2 straight road games was June 8-9 against the Cincinnati Reds. They are 16-20 on the road this season.
The Rockies are 2-2 on this homestand and, as mentioned, lost 2 straight at Coors Field after winning 5 in a row.
This is a tough pick because both Keuchel and Gomber have struggled this season.
While I don’t trust the Diamondbacks on the road, Saturday’s result will come down to their offense. They are 16-2 in the last 18 games in which they scored at least 5 runs.
Take the ROCKIES (-150).
Win your fantasy baseball league with BaseballHQ.com. For decades, BHQ has been helping players just like you win! Use the couple code SBW22 for 20% OFF full-season subscription. New customer offer; expires 8/31/2022. Subscribe today and start winning!
Run line/Against the spread
Twelve of the Diamondbacks’ last 14 losses have been by 2 or more runs. However, they are 22-14 ATS on the road and 21-13 ATS as road underdogs.
Meanwhile, the Rockies are 21-21 ATS at home.
Keuchel has struggled all season and pitches for the first time in Coors Field with the thin air. He will allow some runs.
Take the ROCKIES -1.5 (+122).
Over/Under
Expecting an Arizona loss, that means they likely will not reach 5 runs. Of their 42 losses, they have reached 5 runs only 6 times and 6 of their last 8 losses have had 11 runs or fewer.
Only 2 of the last 23 games for the Rockies had 13 or more runs.
Take UNDER 12.5 (-102).
Bet legally online with a trusted partner: Tipico Sportsbook, Sportsbook Wire’s official sportsbook partner in CO, NJ and soon IA. Bet now!
If you’re looking for more sports betting picks and tips, access all of our content at SportsbookWire.com and BetFTW, or try out our USA TODAY Parlay Calculator. Please gamble responsibly.
Follow Jess Root on Twitter. Follow SportsbookWire on Twitter and like us on Facebook.
Additional MLB coverage:
BaseballHQ Fantasy Baseball
BaseballPress.com: Your source for every MLB lineup
Gannett may earn revenue from Tipico for audience referrals to betting services. Tipico has no influence over nor are any such revenues in any way dependent on or linked to the newsrooms or news coverage. See Tipico.com for Terms and Conditions. 21+ only. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER (NJ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA).
[lawrence-newsletter]
[lawrence-auto-related count=3 category=1372]