The San Francisco Giants (5-6) and Colorado Rockies (7-2) play the second game in a four-game series Tuesday at 8:40 p.m. ET at Coors Field. We analyze the Giants-Rockies betting odds and lines, with MLB picks and best bets.
Monday’s clash saw the Rockies prevail 7-6 — unfortunately marking a push for my Over 13 bet. My 8-7 Rockies prediction was on the right track for the Moneyline. Oops. Pressing on. …
Giants at Rockies: Projected starting pitchers
RHP Kevin Gausman at RHP German Marquez
Gausman’s role has waffled between starting and relieving in recent seasons, and that has carried into 2020.
- His first appearance came in relief for four innings, and his first start went 4 1/3 frames. He gave up two and three runs, respectively, but rebounded in his start by striking out eight batters and walking none.
- Against the Rockies, he has one career start in which he gave up five runs in five innings, but that came at SunTrust Park with the Braves.
Though he’s already out to a dazzling 1.54 ERA in his first two starts of 2020, Marquez is usually a safer bet on the road. He’ll make his 2020 home debut Tuesday.
- He holds a 5.01 career ERA in Coors Field (3.64 elsewhere).
- Marquez has wilted against the Giants with a 6.60 ERA against them in eight starts, including a 2 2/3-inning, 11-run disaster at home last July 15. However, he spun a one-hit, complete-game shutout on the road.
Get some action on this game or any other matchup with an MLB bet at BetMGM in NJ, IN, CO and WV. Bet now!
Giants at Rockies: Key injuries
Visit sportsdata.usatoday.com to track all MLB injuries leading up to game time.
Giants
- RP Reyes Moronta (shoulder) out
- C Buster Posey (personal) opted out of season
Rockies
- RP Wade Davis (shoulder) out
- OF Ian Desmond (personal) out
- RP Scott Oberg (back) out for season
Giants at Rockies: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips
MLB odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 12:50 p.m. ET.
Prediction
Rockies 6, Giants 4
Moneyline (ML)
- Giants +160
- Rockies -176
I don’t believe in Gausman enough to tame Colorado in Colorado, nor do I love how heavily Colorado is favored. I’ll PASS on the Moneyline.
Run line/Against the spread (ATS)
- Giants +1.5 (-125)
- Rockies -1.5 (+105)
I’ll go against the grain of Marquez’s history and BET the red-hot Rockies -1.5 (+105).
New to sports betting? A $10 bet on the Rays’ run line would return a profit of $10.50.
Over/Under (O/U)
- Over 11.5 (-110)
- Under 11.5 (-110)
Oddly enough, the Giants are 6-3-2 on the O/U this season, while Colorado, the surging team, is 3-5-1.
The Giants’ Mike Yastrzemski is on a heater right now but is due to calm down — it could even happen in Denver. Colorado’s lineup looks tough to beat, but if Marquez continues his surprise performance — even at his tough home digs — I don’t see San Francisco piling up many runs.
No incentive to take either bet here. PASS on the Over/Under.
Want some action on this game? Place a bet at BetMGM now. For more sports betting tips and advice, visit SportsbookWire.com. Please gamble responsibly.
Follow @TeamHeaney on Twitter. Follow SportsbookWire on Twitter, and Like us on Facebook.
Gannett may earn revenue from audience referrals to betting services. Newsrooms are independent of this relationship and there is no influence on news coverage.
[lawrence-newsletter]
[lawrence-auto-related count=3 category=1372]