[gambcom-standard rankid=”3011″ ]
The Colorado Rockies (26-48) welcome the Los Angeles Dodgers (46-30) to Coors Field Thursday for the finale of their 4-game series. First pitch is set for 3:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Dodgers vs. Rockies odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Dodgers lead 4-2
The Dodgers won the 1st 2 games of the series 9-5 and 11-9, covering in both, but lost 7-6 Wednesday. They are 22-15 on the road and have won 5 of their last 7 road games. Los Angeles hasn’t been able to put together any type of lengthy streak lately and is 5-5 over its last 10 games. The Dodgers are 38-38 against the spread (ATS).
The Rockies used a 3-run 1st inning to bounce ahead in Wednesday’s game and then won the 6-6 game in the bottom of the 9th. They are 15-21 at home and snapped a 3-game losing streak with the win. They are just 2-5 over their last 7 and have failed to cover in each loss. Colorado is 35-37 ATS.
Dodgers at Rockies projected starters
RHP Gavin Stone vs. LHP Ty Blach
Stone (7-2, 3.01 ERA) makes his 14th start. He has a 1.21 WHIP, 2.8 BB/9 and 6.8 K/9 in 74 2/3 IP.
- Last start: No-decision, 7 IP, 3 ER, 4 H, 2 BB, 3 K in 4-3 home win over the Kansas City Royals Friday
- 2024 road splits: 4-1, 2.83 ERA (28 2/3 IP, 9 ER), 1.19 WHIP, 2 HR, 6.9 K/9 in 5 starts
- Career vs. Rockies: 1-0, 0.00 ERA (5 IP, 0 ER), 1.20 WHIP, 10.8 K/9 in 1 start, a 4-0 home win on June 2
Blach (3-4, 4.65 ERA) makes his 9th start. He has a 1.41 WHIP, 1.6 BB/9 and 4.8 K/9 in 50 1/3 IP.
- Last start: Win, 5 2/3 IP, 2 ER, 7 H, 1 BB, 5 K in 16-4 home win over the Pittsburgh Pirates Saturday
- 2024 home splits: 3-2, 3.76 ERA (38 1/3 IP, 16 ER), 1.33 WHIP, 4 HR, 4.5 K/9 in 8 appearances (6 starts)
- Career vs. Dodgers: 4-3, 3.13 ERA (77 2/3 IP, 27 ER), 1.24 WHIP, 5.2 K/9 in 20 appearances (9 starts)
Who’s going yard? Here’s a breakdown of today’s best home run props with our top picks. Include the BetMGM bonus code SBWIRE to score a $1,500 first-bet offer.
Dodgers at Rockies odds
Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:31 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Dodgers -220 (bet $220 to win $100) | Rockies +184 (bet $100 to win $184)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Dodgers -1.5 (-146) | Rockies +1.5 (+122)
- Over/Under (O/U): 12 (O: -112 | U: -108)
[gambcom-standard rankid=”3012″ ]
Dodgers at Rockies picks and predictions
Prediction
Dodgers 8, Rockies 3
Moneyline
PASS.
The Dodgers are the far better side and have a strong starting pitcher on the mound. Expect them to come out on top. At -220, there’s no value in betting on it though.
Run line/Against the spread
BET DODGERS -1.5 (-146).
The Dodgers are 16-13 ATS following a loss and have covered in every win against the Rockies this season. Los Angeles has covered in 3 of its last 4 wins and in 3 of Stone’s last 4 starts.
Meanwhile, the Rockies haven’t lost by just 1 run since May 23, 15 start multi-run losses. They have failed to cover in 7 of their last 10 games as well. That said, assuming the Dodgers win with the far better option on the mound, there’s a strong chance they cover.
Despite the odds, take DODGERS -1.5 (-146). You could also consider the Dodgers at -2.5, which is -108 at FanDuel and +100 at BetMGM.
Over/Under
BET UNDER 12 (-108).
The Dodgers have gone Over in 3 straight, but are 4-4 O/U in their last 8 and have gone Under in 3 of Stone’s last 4 starts, allowing 3 or fewer runs in all 4 of those. The Rockies-Dodgers series has gone Over in all 3 games. Prior to that for Colorado, it was 3-4 O/U in its last 7 and has scored 2 or fewer in 4 of those.
In Blach’s last 5 starts, the Rockies have allowed 19 runs. Both teams have good starting options, and considering all 3 prior games have gone Over, expect the streak to snap and take UNDER 12 (-108).
Play our free daily Pick’em Challenge and win! Play now!
[gambcom-standard rankid=”5″ ]
For more sports betting picks and tips, check out SportsbookWire.com and BetFTW.
Follow @nathanbeighle_ on Twitter/X. Follow SportsbookWire on Twitter/X and like us on Facebook.
Fantasy baseball help from BaseballHQ.com:
Subscribe now to dominate the competition.
[lawrence-newsletter]
[lawrence-auto-related count=3 category=1372]