The Arizona Diamondbacks (51-61) and the Colorado Rockies (51-64) meet in the middle contest of a 3-game set Saturday. First pitch from Coors Field is scheduled for 8:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Diamondbacks vs. Rockies odds with MLB picks and predictions.
Season series: Rockies lead series 8-6
The Diamondbacks suffered a 5-3 loss in the series opener, blowing a 3-0 lead heading into the bottom of the 4th inning. Arizona managed just 4 singles and a double in the opener at Coors.
The Rockies have picked up 3 wins in the past 10 games inside the National League West Division. Despite the win Friday, the Rox are still just 7-15 over the previous 22 outings, too.
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Diamondbacks at Rockies projected starters
RHP Zac Gallen vs. RHP Jose Urena
Gallen (7-2, 3.12 ERA) makes his 22nd start. He has a 1.02 WHIP, 2.6 BB/9 and 8.7 K/9 through 118 1/3 IP.
- Allowed just 3 H and 2 BB with 8 K across 7 scoreless IP in a victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates Monday.
- Has picked up wins in 3 of his past 4 starts, and he hasn’t lost in 10 starts dating back to June 10 in Philadelphia.
Urena (1-3, 4.63 ERA) makes his 8th start and 11th overall appearance. He has a 1.61 WHIP, 4.8 BB/9 and 4.4 K/9 through 44 2/3 IP.
- Recorded a quality start last time out in Arizona Sunday, allowing just 3 ER, 7 H and 3 BB across 6 IP.
- Is winless in the past 4 starts dating back to July 16 at home in his 3rd start as a member of the Rockies.
Diamondbacks at Rockies 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 8:30 a.m. ET.
- Money line (ML): Diamondbacks -155 (bet $155 to win $100) | Rockies +125 (bet $100 to win $125)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Diamondbacks -1.5 (-103) | Rockies +1.5 (-117)
- Over/Under (O/U): 11.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Diamondbacks at Rockies picks and predictions
Prediction
Diamondbacks 8, Rockies 3
Money line
The DIAMONDBACKS (-155) are moderate favorites, and they’re a great play with their best starting pitcher on the bump. Conversely, the Rockies (+125) are expected to have a difficult time with Urena on the hill. He has been very giving this season, although he did handle the Snakes well last time out.
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Run line/Against the spread
The DIAMONDBACKS -1.5 (-103) are worth playing on the run line at even money, as they look for revenge after dropping the series opener. The D-Backs have won 4 straight starts by Gallen, and they have won each of those starts by at least 2 runs.
Over/Under
The UNDER 11.5 (-110) is always a risky play in games at Coors Field, but Colorado will have a difficult time getting the bats going against Gallen. The Under connected in Friday’s series opener, and it will cash again Saturday, too.
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