The Colorado Rockies (37-48) close out their 7-game road trip Sunday with the finale of their 4-game series on the road against the Arizona Diamondbacks (38-47) Sunday afternoon. First pitch is 4:10 p.m. ET at Chase Field. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Rockies vs. Diamondbacks odds with MLB picks and predictions.
The Rockies lead the season series 5-4 so far.
The Rockies took the first 2 games of the season before falling 9-2 Saturday night. They are 2-4 on the road trip and seek a series win.
The Diamondbacks snapped a 3-game losing streak with their win Saturday night. With a win Sunday, they will salvage a tie of the series against the Rockies and finish the homestand with a 4-3 record.
Rockies at Diamondbacks projected starters
RHP German Marquez vs. LHP Tyler Gilbert
Marquez (4-7, 5.90 ERA) makes his 17th start. He has a 1.53 WHIP, 3.5 BB/9 and 7.7 K/9 through 90 IP.
- In his one start against the Diamondbacks this season, the Rockies were shut out 4-0. Marquez allowed all 4 runs (3 earned) on 6 hits and 4 walks in 6 innings.
- In his last 4 starts, he is 1-2 with a 5.32 ERA.
Gilbert (0-3, 6.86 ERA) makes his 5th start in 6 appearances. He has a 1.42 WHIP, 3.2 BB/9 and 7.3 K/9 through 19 2/3 IP.
- In his return to the rotation 5 days ago, he allowed 1 run in 3 2/3 innings in a 6-2 win over the Giants.
- In his 2 previous starts, he allowed 13 runs (12 earned) and 6 home runs in 7 1/3 innings.
Rockies at Diamondbacks 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 10:15 a.m. ET.
- Money line (ML): Rockies -108 (bet $108 to win $100) | Diamondbacks -112 (bet $112 to win $100)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rockies -1.5 (+145) | Diamondbacks +1.5 (-180)
- Over/Under (O/U): 9.5 (O: +110 | U: -135)
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Rockies at Diamondbacks picks and predictions
Prediction
Diamondbacks 6, Rockies 5
Money line
The Rockies have not won a road series outright since taking 2 of 3 games from the Giants June 7-9. Their 14 road wins are the second-fewest in baseball. Marquez’ road ERA is 7.17, and his road WHIP is 1.68.
Gilbert pitched well in his first start back into the rotation in his last outing.
I don’t expect either starter to go deep into this game, so it will come down to the bullpen, where Arizona is 24th in ERA at 4.37, and the Rockies are 28th at 4.71.
I LEAN DIAMONDBACKS (-112) in the finale.
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Run line/Against the spread
PASS on the run line. I believe the Diamondbacks will win the game, but at -180 to cover, it is a much better bet to do with the money line.
The Rockies have only won 3 road series all season. I don’t expect them to do it with Marquez on the mound. They are 7-12 ATS as the favorite this season. PASS.
Over/Under
Two of the 3 games this series and 5 of the last 6 between these teams have had double-digit run totals.
Nine of the Diamondbacks’ last 12 games have had 10 or more runs.
Take OVER 9.5 (+110).
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