The Arizona Diamondbacks (41-81) begin a 10-game road trip that starts with the first of a three-game series against the Colorado Rockies (55-66). First pitch for Friday’s game is at 8:40 p.m. ET at Coors Field. Let’s analyze the lines around the Diamondbacks vs. Rockies odds with MLB picks and predictions.
Diamondbacks LHP Tyler Gilbert (1-1, 0.00 ERA) makes his second major league start. He has a 0.55 WHIP, 5 BB and 10 K through 12 2/3 IP.
- In his first career start on Saturday, he pitched a no-hitter.
- He has only made one appearance on the road this season, a two-inning scoreless relief appearance.
Rockies LHP Austin Gomber (9-7, 4.09 ERA) makes his 21st start. He has a 1.15 WHIP, 2.8 BB/9 and 8.9 K/9 through 101 1/3 IP.
- This is Gomber’s second start of the season against the Diamondbacks. He pitched six innings and allowed four runs (two earned) in a 14-6 win.
- He picked up the loss in his last start, allowing five runs (all earned) on seven hits in four innings.
Diamondbacks at Rockies odds, lines, picks and prediction
MLB odds courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 7:50 a.m. ET.
- Money line: Diamondbacks +155 (bet $100 to win $155) | Rockies -190 (bet $190 to win $100)
- Against the spread/ATS: Diamondbacks +1.5 (-130) | Rockies -1.5 (+105)
- Over/Under: 11.5 (O: -122 | U: -102)
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Prediction
Rockies 6, Diamondbacks 3
Money line (ML)
The Diamondbacks have won six of their last seven games and are coming off a series sweep at home over the Philadelphia Phillies. However, they are tied with the Rockies and Texas Rangers for the worst road record in baseball at 14-45.
Only the San Francisco Giants have more home wins than the Rockies’ 41 this season. They have won seven in a row and eight of their last nine at Coors Field. They are 5-1 at home against the Diamondbacks this season.
Take the ROCKIES (-190).
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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)
The Diamondbacks are 61-61 ATS overall this season but 25-34 ATS on the road. Eight of their last 10 losses have been by two runs or more.
The Rockies are 65-56 ATS overall this season and have the best ATS record at home in baseball at 40-22 ATS. Six of their last eight wins at home have been by at least two runs.
Take the ROCKIES -1.5 (+105).
Over/Under (O/U)
Just more than 43% of the games at Coors Field have gone Over the projected total as the totals are usually set high like tonight’s 11.5.
Only six of the Rockies’ last 21 home games have finished with totals of 12 or more runs.
Only three of the last 15 games overall for the Diamondbacks have finished with 12 or more runs.
Take UNDER 11.5 (-102).
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