The Colorado Rockies (35-47) and the Arizona Diamondbacks (37-45) open a 4-game series Thursday at Chase Field in Phoenix. First pitch is scheduled for 9:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Rockies vs. Diamondbacks odds with MLB picks and predictions.
Season series: Season series tied 3-3
The Rockies picked up a pair of wins in a 3-game set against the Diamondbacks July 1-3 in Denver. Colorado was unable to carry over the momentum into Los Angeles, suffering a 3-game sweep at the hands of the Dodgers.
The Diamondbacks are coming off an impressive 3-game set against the San Francisco Giants, winning 2 of 3 games, outscoring the Giants 19-12 in the process.
Rockies at Diamondbacks projected starters
LHP Austin Gomber vs. LHP Dallas Keuchel
Gomber (4-7, 6.53 ERA) makes his 14th start, and 16th overall appearance. He has a 1.45 WHIP, 2.7 BB/9 and 6.7 K/9 in 73 IP.
- Earned a win last time out against the Diamondbacks Saturday, yielding 4 ER, 6 H and 0 BB with 2 K across 5 2/3 IP.
- Is 2-3 with a 6.42 ERA and .252 opponent batting average in 33 2/3 IP across 6 road starts and 8 overall appearances.
Keuchel (2-6, 8.27 ERA) makes his 3rd start with Arizona, and 11th start overall this season. He has a 2.10 WHIP, 5.7 BB/9 and 6.5 K/9 in 41 1/3 IP.
- Is 0-1 with a 9.64 ERA and 1.93 WHIP across 9 1/3 IP in 2 starts since joining the Diamondbacks.
- Was socked around for 7 R – 6 ER – and 6 H with 3 BB across 5 IP in a loss in Colorado Saturday.
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 7:45 a.m. ET.
- Money line (ML): Rockies -145 (bet $145 to win $100) | Diamondbacks +120 (bet $100 to win $120)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rockies -1.5 (+110) | Diamondbacks +1.5 (-135)
- Over/Under (O/U): 9.5 (O: -120 | U: -105)
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Rockies at Diamondbacks picks and predictions
Prediction
Rockies 8, Diamondbacks 5
Money line
The ROCKIES (-145) are moderate favorites on the road, which might be a bit surprising considering the Diamondbacks (+120) are at home. In addition, Arizona leads Colorado by 2 games in the NL West standings. However, Keuchel has been so bad this season that the books expect the Rockies to tee off on the beleaguered southpaw like they did last time out in Denver.
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Run line/Against the spread
The ROCKIES -1.5 (-110) are a decent play on the road against Keuchel. While it might seem a bit risky playing the run line on a team that has won just twice in the past 7 games, this team won 11-7 last time Gomber faced Keuchel at Coors Field. Play Colorado, but go lightly.
Over/Under
The OVER 9.5 (-120) is the way to go here. In the 3-game set in Denver, albeit in the rarefied air, Arizona and Colorado averaged 13.7 combined runs per game in the 3-game set. While Chase Field isn’t a Mile High in elevation, the ball still jumps out of the place. The Over is 4-1-1 in the past 6 games for the Snakes, and 4-0-1 in the past 5 against teams with a losing record, too.
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