The San Francisco Giants (87-50) and Colorado Rockies (63-74) play the opener of a three-game series Monday at Coors Field. First pitch is scheduled for 4:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze the lines around the Giants vs. Rockies odds with MLB picks and predictions.
Giants RHP Kevin Gausman (12-5, 2.52 ERA) makes his 28th start. He has a 1.01 WHIP, 10.5 K/9 and 2.7 BB/9 through 157 IP.
- Allowed just 2 runs on 4 hits and a walk with 7 strikeouts across 5 innings in a no-decision against the Milwaukee Brewers Wednesday.
- Hasn’t taken a loss in six starts dating back to July 30 against the Houston Astros, and hasn’t taken a loss across four road starts dating back to June 29 at the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Rockies LHP Kyle Freeland (5-6, 4.22 ERA) makes his 19th start. He has a 1.34 WHIP, 8.0 K/9 and 2.5 BB/9 through 91 2/3 IP.
- Left his last start in Texas after 21 pitches and just 1 inning due to a left hip impingement but is expected to be fine to start here.
- Started the season 1-6 but has won four straight decisions over his last six starts dating back to July 29.
Giants at Rockies odds, lines, picks and prediction
MLB odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 9:30 a.m. ET.
- Money line: Giants -155 (bet $155 to win $100) | Rockies +125 (bet $100 to win $125)
- Against the spread/ATS: Giants -1.5 (+100) | Rockies +1.5 (-120)
- Over/Under: 10.5 (O: -130 | U: +105)
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Prediction
Giants 5, Rockies 3
Money line (ML)
The first-place GIANTS (-155) are a risky play at this price, but with Gausman on the hill, they’re the play on the road. San Francisco has cashed in four straight as a road favorite and is 23-11 in its last 34 games overall.
You’ll be betting against Freeland and playing the percentages as the Rockies have won six straight starts with the left-hander on the hill.
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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)
GIANTS -1.5 (+100) are worth a small-unit play. Six of San Francisco’s last seven wins against Colorado have been by 2 or more runs, so if you like them on the money line you have to like them on the run line too.
Over/Under (O/U)
Playing the UNDER 10.5 (+105) is always risky business in the rarefied air at Coors Field as the game can turn at the drop of a hat. However, we have two pitchers playing well and the offense should be limited – even at a mile above sea level.
The Under is a perfect 5-for-5 in the last five for the Giants as favorites and 5-1-1 in their last seven on the road.
The Under is 8-1 in the last nine for the Rox as home underdogs and 9-2 in their last 11 inside the division.
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