The Arizona Diamondbacks (65-71) continue their 6-game road trip with a weekend series against the Colorado Rockies (58-79) beginning Friday. First pitch in the final series of the season between the two NL West teams is 8:40 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: Tied 8-8
The Diamondbacks have won 9 of their last 12 games, but dropped the final 2 games of their series against the San Diego Padres.
The Rockies took 2 of 3 games from the Milwaukee Brewers at home in their last series, but have lost 9 or their last 14 games and 15 of their last 23.
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Diamondbacks at Rockies projected starters
RHP Zach Davies vs. RHP German Marquez
Davies (2-4, 3.74 ERA) makes his 23rd start. He has a 1.21 WHIP, 3.1 BB/9 and 6.8 K/9 in 113 IP.
- Has not had a decision since June 20, but Arizona has won his last 4 starts and 5 of his last 6
- Has allowed 2 or fewer runs in each of his last 4 starts and in 5 of his last 6
Marquez (8-10, 4.86 ERA) makes his 27th start. He has a 1.36 WHIP, 3.1 BB/9 and 7.3 K/9 in 153 2/3 IP.
- Has pitched at least 6 innings in his last 11 starts
- Is 1-1 in 3 starts against Arizona with 3.32 ERA
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 9:04 a.m. ET.
- Money line (ML): Diamondbacks -102 (bet $102 to win $100) | Rockies -125 (bet $125 to win $100)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Diamondbacks +1.5 (-190) | Rockies +1.5 (-155)
- Over/Under (O/U): 10.5 (O: -105 | U: -120)
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Diamondbacks at Rockies picks and predictions
Prediction
Diamondbacks 6, Rockies 4
Money line
Arizona has struggled more on the road this season as they are 28-36 away from home. However, they are 9-5 in their last 14 road games.
The Rockies are 37-33 at home but lost their last home series against the Diamondbacks.
Davies has been very good over the last month. Marquez has had quality starts in 5 of his last 6 appearances.
But Arizona is simply playing better baseball right now.
Take the DIAMONDBACKS (+102).
Run line/Against the spread
Fifteen of the Diamondbacks’ last 18 wins have been by 2 or more runs. One-run games are tough for them because their bullpen has blown 21 saves. They need bigger leads.
The Diamondbacks are 40-25 ATS on the road.
The Rockies are 41-30 ATS at home.
Both teams are 3-3 ATS against one another at Coors Field.
It’s pricey, but I lean DIAMONDBACKS +1.5 (-190).
Over/Under
Davies’ last 6 starts and 12 of his last 13 starts have had totals of 10 or fewer runs.
Nine of the 16 games they have played one another have had 10 or fewer runs, including 2 of the last 3 at Coors Field.
Take UNDER 10.5 (-120).
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