The Los Angeles Dodgers (65-32) kick off an 8-game road trip Thursday with the opener of a 4-game series against the NL West rival Colorado Rockies (45-54). First pitch is 8:40 p.m. ET at Coors Field. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Dodgers vs. Rockies odds with MLB picks and predictions.
The Dodgers lead the season series 5-4.
The Dodgers picked up a 7-1 win over the Washington Nationals Wednesday to salvage 1 game of the 3 game series. L.A. is 20-4 in its last 24 games despite the 2 losses.
The Rockies split a 2-game home set against the Chicago White Sox to start the week. After having a 5-game winning streak from July 12-16, Colorado has now lost 5 of its last 7 games.
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Dodgers at Rockies projected starters
LHP Tyler Anderson vs. RHP Jose Urena
Anderson (10-1, 2.79 ERA) makes his 17th start and 19th appearance. He has a 1.02 WHIP, 1.7 BB/9 and 7.6 K/9 through 103 1/3 IP.
- The Dodgers have won each of his last 4 starts and are 13-3 on the year when he toes the rubber.
- His only loss of the season came against the Rockies at Coors Field June 27 when he allowed 4 runs on 10 hits over 6 innings in a 4-0 loss.
Urena (1-2, 3.13 ERA) makes his 5th start and 9th appearance. He has a 1.42 WHIP, 4.3 BB/9 and 4.8 K/9 through 31 2/3 IP.
- Has started all 4 games he has appeared in for the Rockies since joining the rotation July 6. He previously made 4 relief appearances for the Milwaukee Brewers in April.
- Allowed 1 run on 5 hits over 6 2/3 innings for no decision in a 2-1 loss at the Dodgers in his first start July 6.
- Was roughed up in a 9-4 loss to the Brewers Saturday when he gave up 6 runs (5 earned) on 6 hits over 5 1/3 innings.
- The Rockies are 1-3 when he starts.
Dodgers 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 9 a.m. ET.
- Money line (ML): Dodgers -210 (bet $210 to win $100) | Rockies +170 (bet $100 to win $170)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Dodgers -2.5 (+102) | Rockies +2.5 (-125)
- Over/Under (O/U): 12.5 (O: +100 | U: -125)
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Dodgers at Rockies picks and predictions
Prediction
Dodgers 5, Rockies 2
Money line
The Rockies are surprisingly tough at home despite being a last-placed team. They are 29-24 at Coors Field this season and 6-2 in their last 8 home games.
However, the Dodgers are red-hot right now and are very hard to beat with Anderson on the mound.
PASS on the money line for this game. I don’t like the Rockies enough to win outright and it isn’t worth the action on the Dodgers.
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Run line/Against the spread
The Dodgers almost always win by at least 2 runs. That makes them almost a lock pick when they are -1.5. However, -2.5 is a different story.
Seven of L.A.’s last 8 wins have been by at least 3 runs. The Dodgers have won 10 of Anderson’s 16 starts by at least 3 runs.
I’m going to ignore the Rockies’ recent good run at home and look at Urena’s last start when he got knocked around.
Take the DODGERS -2.5 (+102).
Over/Under
The projected total, as per the usual for games in Denver, is high.
Only 4 of the Dodgers’ last 24 games have had totals of more than 12 runs.
Five of the Rockies’ last 11 games have had more than 12 runs and only 3 of their last 8 home games have.
Only 3 of Anderson’s starts have had totals of 13 or more.
Take UNDER 12.5 (-125) as your lock of the night.
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