The Colorado Rockies (56-77) meet the Cincinnati Reds (52-78) Saturday in the 2nd game of a 3-game set at Great American Ball Park. First pitch is set for 6:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Rockies vs. Reds odds with MLB picks and predictions.
Season series: Rockies lead 3-1
The Rockies lost a 3-2 nailbiter in the series opener Friday night. They’ve now lost 3 games in a row and 7 of 9. They have managed just 15 runs over their last 8 road games. Colorado is just 20-45 away from Coors Field this season.
Cincinnati has strung together 4 wins over the last 7 games. The Reds got 4 scoreless innings out of their bullpen Friday and have one of their young aces in the making going Saturday.
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Rockies at Reds projected starters
RHP German Marquez vs. LHP Nick Lodolo
Marquez (7-10, 4.97 ERA) makes his 26th start. He has a 1.38 WHIP, 3.1 BB/9 and 7.4 K/9 in 146 2/3 IP.
- Better on the road: 3.69 ERA, 1.22 WHIP vs. 6.09 ERA, 1.53 WHIP at home
- Had a rough start June 12, 2021, at GABP: 5 IP, 12 H, 8 ER, 2 BB, 5 K
Lodolo (3-5, 4.30 ERA) makes his 14th start. He has a 1.45 WHIP, 3.9 BB/9 and 11.0 K/9 in 67 IP.
- Much better at home: 3-2, 2.93 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and 11.5 K/9 vs. 0-3, 6.75 ERA, 1.46 WHIP and 10.1 K/9 on the road
- 1.90 ERA in last 4 home starts
Rockies at Reds 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 10:10 a.m. ET.
- Money line (ML): Rockies +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | Reds -130 (bet $130 to win $100)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rockies +1.5 (-200) | Reds -1.5 (+160)
- Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: +100 | U: -125)
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Rockies at Reds picks and predictions
Prediction
Reds 4, Rockies 3
Money line
There’s an 86% chance of rain and an 11-mph wind blowing in from center field. So this probably won’t be your typical Rockies-Reds affair. Lodolo has been mostly unhittable at home of late. Can the Reds’ bullpen hold after throwing 4 innings last night, though? To be on the safe side, I’ll take REDS FIRST 5 INNINGS (+105).
Run line/Against the spread
With the weather possibly playing a factor in this one, I’m going to PASS on the RL and look to the total.
Over/Under
This is a pretty enticing number. Marquez is better on the road, and Lodolo has been great at home lately. The wind is blowing in, rainy, 75-degree weather. The Under is 6-0 for the Rockies over their last 6 games. There’s a lot to like about the UNDER 8.5 (-125).
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