The Colorado Rockies (9-15) kick off Arizona Diamondbacks (12-12) a four-game series Thursday at 9:40 p.m. ET at Chase Field. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook‘s lines around the Rockies vs Diamondbacks odds with MLB picks and predictions.
RHP Antonio Senzatela is the projected starting pitcher for the Rockies. He is 1-3 with a 5.76 ERA, 1.44 WHIP, 5.4 K/9 and 2.9 BB/9 in 25 IP over five starts.
Senzatela has alternated good and bad starts so far this season, while his best was eight shutout innings against Arizona in Coors. He’s typically not a good pitcher, regardless of venue, as shown by his 5.18 career road ERA.
RHP Luke Weaver is the projected starting pitcher for the Diamondbacks. He is 1-2 with a 4.57 ERA, 1.11 WHIP, 7.9 K/9 and 2.1 BB/9 in 21 2/3 IP over four starts.
Weaver’s first start of the year was against the Rockies in Colorado, a start in which he served up 3 HR and allowed 3 ER in 5 1/3 IP.
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Rockies at Diamondbacks odds, lines, picks and prediction
MLB odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 9:51 a.m. ET.
- Money line: Rockies +135 (bet $100 to win $135) | Diamondbacks -160 (bet $160 to win $100)
- Against the spread/ATS: Rockies +1.5 (-140) | Diamondbacks -1.5 (+115)
- Over/Under: 9 (O: +100 | U: -120)
Prediction
Rockies 6, Diamondbacks 4
Money line (ML)
The Rockies are 1-8 on the road this season while averaging just 2.3 runs per game.
Meanwhile, the Arizona offense has been hot lately, averaging 6.6 runs per game over their last seven contests, and they are a good bet to keep it going against Senzatela.
Weaver hasn’t been great, and his numbers could be worse if not for a .233 BAbip. But he is the better pitcher in this one and Arizona boasts the far superior offense.
Side with the DIAMONDBACKS (-160).
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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)
With Colorado struggling offensively, just one of their eight road losses has been by a single run.
The Diamondbacks should put their fair share of runs on the board Thursday night, and a small play on the DIAMONDBACKS -1.5 (+115) makes sense.
Over/Under (O/U)
Both starting pitchers in this matchup are displaying marginal skills to this point and allowing a lot of hard contact.
The Diamondbacks rank 2nd in runs per game on the season, and they appear to be in a good spot to stay hot.
The Rockies are certainly not a good team on the road, but Weaver can’t be counted on to completely shut down any offense right now.
The Colorado bats won’t have a big day but should do enough to help push this total OVER 9 (+100).
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