The Colorado Rockies (15-11) face the Arizona Diamondbacks (14-13) in the 2nd game of their 3-game series Saturday. First pitch is 8:10 p.m. ET at Chase Field. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Rockies vs. Diamondbacks odds with MLB picks and predictions.
This is the 2nd game of their season series. The Diamondbacks won the first matchup 4-1 Friday.
The Rockies only mustered 7 hits Friday against RHP Merrill Kelly, who went 8 2/3 innings before RHP Mark Melancon came in for the 1-out save. It was the Rockies’ 5th straight road loss.
The Diamondbacks went over .500 for the first time since winning the season opener with the Friday victory. They have won 4 games in a row and 8 of their last 10.
Rockies at Diamondbacks projected starters
LHP Kyle Freeland vs. RHP Zach Davies
Freeland (1-3, 4.85 ERA) makes his 6th start. He has a 1.42 WHIP, 2.4 BB/9 and 7.3 K/9 through 26 IP.
- Has given up only 4 earned runs in his last 17 innings after allowing 5 ER in each of his first 2 starts.
- Has made 15 previous starts in his career against the Diamondbacks. He is 3-5 with a 5.56 ERA over 79 1/3 innings pitched and has allowed 14 home runs.
Davies (1-1, 4.24 ERA) makes his 6th start. He has a 1.33 WHIP, 4.2 BB/9 and 6.2 K/9 through 23 1/3 IP.
- Has not pitched more than 5 innings in any outing this season.
- Is 4-3 with a 4.50 ERA in 9 previous career starts against the Rockies.
Rockies at Diamondbacks 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 12:15 p.m. ET.
- Money line (ML): Rockies +100 (bet $100 to win $100) | Diamondbacks -120 (bet $120 to win $100)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rockies +1.5 (-200) | Diamondbacks -1.5 (+160)
- Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -122 | U: -102)
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Rockies at Diamondbacks picks and predictions
Prediction
Diamondbacks 6, Rockies 4
Money line
The Rockies have dropped their last 5 road contests and 6 of their last 8.
The Diamondbacks are playing very well after a rough start to the season. They have won 8 of their last 10 and 4 games in a row. Their starting pitching ERA is 2.44, the second-lowest in all of baseball.
Davies has not been amazing but he has been steady. The Diamondbacks will likely have to rely on their bullpen more, which is rested after getting 8 2/3 innings from Kelly. Davies hasn’t pitched more than 5 innings all season.
Freeland has only made one road start this season. He allowed 4 runs in 5 innings but only 1 was earned.
Take the DIAMONDBACKS (-120).
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Run line/Against the spread
All 6 of the Rockies’ road losses have been by multiple runs. Those six road losses have come in their last eight road games.
The Diamondbacks are 1-0 ATS when favored, having won and covered the spread Friday against the Rockies, the first time all season they were not the underdog.
Take the DIAMONDBACKS -1.5 (+160).
Over/Under
The Diamondbacks have gotten great starting pitching but their bullpen ERA is 4.66 and their relievers are likely to get several innings of work since Davies has not pitched more than 5 innings in any outing this season.
Freeland’s last 3 starts all had at least 9 total runs scored.
Before last night’s 4-1 win, the previous 4 games for Arizona all had at least 9 total runs.
Take OVER 8.5 (-122).
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