The Arizona Diamondbacks (65-72) face the Colorado Rockies (60-79) Saturday for the second game of their 3-game series. First pitch is 8:10 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: Rockies lead 9-8
The Rockies took the first game of the series 13-10, getting a 3-run homer in the bottom of the 9th inning to seal the victory. They have won 3 games in a row and 4 of their last 6.
The Diamondbacks have lost 3 in a row and 4 of their last 6. They are 1-3 on their current road trip. The loss Friday spoiled an Arizona comeback after a 9-run 5th inning gave it a 10-8 lead. Even with the losing skid, the D-Backs are 9-5 in their last 14 games.
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Diamondbacks at Rockies projected starters
LHP Madison Bumgarner vs. RHP Jose Urena
Bumgarner (6-13, 4.83 ERA) makes his 28th start. He has a 1.48 WHIP, 2.9 BB/9 and 6.5 K/9 through 141 2/3 IP.
- Earned his last win July 23
- Arizona is 2-5 in his last 7 starts
- Allowed 3 runs in 5 innings in his last start but had allowed 5 or more runs in 6 straight outings prior
Urena (3-6, 6.13 ERA) makes his 13th start and 17th appearance. He has a 1.67 WHIP, 4.4 BB/9 and 5.0 K/9 through 69 IP.
- The Rockies have lost both his starts against the Diamondbacks in which he allowed a combined 7 runs on 14 hits across 12 innings
- Colorado is 3-9 in his 12 starts since arriving from the Milwaukee Brewers
Diamondbacks at Rockies odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:21 a.m. ET.
- Money line (ML): Diamondbacks -112 (bet $112 to win $100) | Rockies -108 (bet $108 to win $100)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Diamondbacks -1.5 (+133) | Rockies +1.5 (-165)
- Over/Under (O/U): 11.5 (O: +100 | U: -125)
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Diamondbacks at Rockies picks and predictions
Prediction
Diamondbacks 8, Rockies 6
Money line
This is a matchup of two starting pitchers who are struggling. Bumgarner has allowed 5 or more runs in 6 of his last 7 outings. Urena has seen his ERA balloon from 4.67 to 6.13 in 7 starts since the beginning of August.
The Rockies are a much better home team than road team (39-33 vs. 21-46) and the Diamondbacks are 28-38 on the road. Arizona has lost its last 3 road games but had won 7 of its previous 8 road games.
This is a tossup with the starting pitching, but considering Arizona’s play since the start of August (20-16), its should bounce back from Friday’s loss.
Take the DIAMONDBACKS (-112).
Run line/Against the spread
The Diamondbacks remain one of the best teams in the majors at covering the spread. They are 80-57 ATS, the 3rd-best in all of baseball.
The Rockies are 42-30 ATS at home, the 4th-best home ATS record in the majors.
Six of the Rockies’ 9 losses with Urena starting have come by 2 or more runs.
Nine of the Diamondbacks’ last 11 victories have been by more than 1 run.
Take the DIAMONDBACKS -1.5 (+133).
Over/Under
Both starters have been allowing a lot of runs and both teams have bullpen ERAs in the bottom 5 of the majors.
The Rockies’ last 3 games have all had more than 11 runs.
Take OVER 11.5 (+100).
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