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San Diego Padres at Colorado Rockies odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s San Diego Padres at Colorado Rockies odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The San Diego Padres (12-12) open a 4-game series against the Colorado Rockies (5-17) Monday. First pitch from Coors Field is at 8:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Padres vs. Rockies odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting; Padres won 9-4 last year

The Padres snapped a 3-game losing streak with a 6-3 home win over the Toronto Blue Jays Sunday, salvaging 1 game of the 3-game series. Starting RHP Joe Musgrove allowed 3 runs in 7 innings for the win. They are 6-4 in their last 10 games.

The Rockies have lost 7 of their last 8 games and are coming off a 10-2 home loss to the Seattle Mariners Sunday, losing 2 of 3 in the series.

Padres at Rockies projected starters

RHP Dylan Cease vs. LHP Austin Gomber

Cease (2-1, 1.99 ERA) makes his 5th start. He has a 0.93 WHIP, 4.4 BB/9 and 10.7 K/9 in 22 2/3 innings.

Last start: Win, 6 IP, 1 ER, 2 H, 5 BB, 7 K in 6-3 road win over Milwaukee Brewers Tuesday
Has allowed 2 or fewer earned runs in all 4 starts this season

Gomber (0-1, 4.95 ERA) makes his 5th start. He has a 1.50 WHIP, 3.6 BB/9 and 8.1 K/9 in 20 innings.

Last start: Loss, 5 1/3 IP, 3 ER, 6 H, 0 BB, 4 K in 5-0 loss at Philadelphia Phillies Tuesday
Career vs. Padres: 2-3, 3.61 ERA (47 1/3 IP, 19 ER), 1.23 WHIP in 8 starts and 4 relief appearances

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Padres at Rockies odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:45 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Padres -190 (bet $190 to win $100) | Rockies +155 (bet $100 to win $155)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Padres -1.5 (-125) | Rockies +1.5 (+105)
Over/Under (O/U): 10.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Padres at Rockies picks and predictions

Prediction

Padres 5, Rockies 3

Moneyline

Well, the Rockies are 5-17 this season and aren’t even doing well at home. They are 3-6 at Coors Field to start the season. They have been held to 2 or fewer runs in 6 of the last 7 games.

The Padres (-190) are 5-1 in their last 6 games when opponents score 3 or fewer runs. They are 6-4 on the road this season and have won Cease’s last 2 outings.

But betting them at -190 isn’t worth the action.

PASS.

Run line/Against the spread

Nine of the Padres’ 12 wins have been by 2 or more runs.

Twelve of the Rockies’ 17 losses have been by 2 or more runs, including 3 of their last 4.

BET PADRES -1.5 (-125).

Over/Under

While Coors Field has a reputation of high-scoring games, only 4 of 12 contests there this season have had 11 or more total runs.

The Rockies have scored 3 or fewer runs 15 times in 22 outings this season and are 1-14 in those games. Six of their last 8 games have not reached 11 total runs.

BET UNDER 10.5 (-110).

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Seattle Mariners at Colorado Rockies odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Seattle Mariners at Colorado Rockies odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Seattle Mariners (9-10) visit the Colorado Rockies (4-15) Saturday night in the opener of a 3-game series after Friday’s game was postponed. First pitch from Coors Field is scheduled for 8:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Mariners vs. Rockies odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting of 2024.

Seattle has won 3 games in a row after beating Cincinnati 5-1 Wednesday to complete the sweep and cover as a -133 home favorite. DH Mitch Garver, C Cal Raleigh and 3B Josh Rojas each homered while RHP Bryce Miller gave up 1 ER in 6 innings to pick up the win.

The Rockies have lost 5 games in a row after falling 7-6 against the Philadelphia Phillies Wednesday and getting swept on the road. A 5-run 8th inning with 2 RBIs from SS Ezequiel Tovar was not enough to complete the comeback. RHP Ryan Feltner gave up 6 ER in 5.1 innings to pick up the loss.

Mariners at Rockies projected starters

RHP Luis Castillo vs. RHP Dakota Hudson

Castillo (0-4, 5.82 ERA) makes his 5th start. He has a 1.66 WHIP, 1.7 BB/9 and 11.2 K/9 through 21.2 IP.

Coming off his best start of the season: Loss, 6 IP, 2 ER, 0 BB, 9 K against Chicago Cubs
2 career starts in Coors Field: 0-2, 11.57 ERA, 2.36 WHIP, 11 K in 9 1/3 IP

Hudson (0-3, 4.15 ERA) makes his 4th start. He has a 1.27 WHIP, 3.1 BB/9 and 5.7 K/9 through 17.1 IP.

The Rockies are 0-3 in Hudson’s previous 3 starts with the team providing just 5 total runs of offense total.
Hudson has struck out 11 batters while walking 6 this season. He has allowed 8 ER in his past 2 starts combined.

Mariners at Rockies odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated 11:05 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Mariners -190 (bet $190 to win $100) | Rockies +155 (bet $155 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Mariners -1.5 (-120) | Rockies +1.5 (+100)
Over/Under (O/U): 10 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Mariners at Rockies picks and predictions

Prediction

Mariners 6, Rockies 3

Moneyline

PASS.

There is minimal value on the Mariners, who are 5-2 in their last 7 games, to beat the Rockies who are 2-8 in their last 10.

Run line/Against the spread

BET MARINERS -1.5 (-120).

Seattle has won 3 games in a row with each coming by 2 or more runs. They have allowed a total of 5 runs total in that span. Each of its last 6 wins have come by at least 2 runs. 3 of the last 5 losses for the Rockies have come by 2 or more runs with the team scoring 1 run or less in 3 of its last 5.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 10 (-105).

While both pitchers have not had strong outings to start the season, neither team has a strong offense. The Mariners have scored 5 runs or fewer in 8 of their last 10 while the Rockies have scored 3 runs or fewer in 7 of their last 10.

Seattle has hit the Under in 8 of its last 10 while Colorado has hit the Under in 7 of its last 10.

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Colorado Rockies at Philadelphia Phillies odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Colorado Rockies at Philadelphia Phillies odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Colorado Rockies (4-14) will try to avoid the sweep as they wrap up a 3-game series against the Philadelphia Phillies (10-8) Wednesday. First pitch from Citizens Bank Park is at 6:05 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Rockies vs. Phillies odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Phillies lead 2-0

The Rockies have lost 4 straight after winning the 1st outing on their current 6-game road trip. They were shut out 5-0 by the Phillies Tuesday, a step in the wrong direction after losing a close 2-1 decision in 10 innings Monday night.

Phillies LHP Ranger Suarez pitched the 2nd complete game in MLB this season, allowing 7 hits and 1 walk with 8 strikeouts in Tuesday’s win.

The Phillies will look to pick up their 1st series sweep of the year Wednesday. They are 5-2 in their last 7 but have not won more than 2 consecutive games this season.

Rockies at Phillies projected starters

RHP Ryan Feltner vs. LHP Cristopher Sanchez

Feltner (1-1, 3.38 ERA) makes his 4th start. He has a 1.31 WHIP, 6 BB and 18 K in 16 innings.

Last start: Win, 5 IP, 2 ER, 8 H, 2 BB, 4 K in 12-4 road victory over Toronto Blue Jays Friday
Has posted a 2.54 ERA through 11 IP in his last 2 starts

Sanchez (0-2, 3.52 ERA) makes his 4th start. He has a 1.44 WHIP, 7 BB and 15 K in 15 1/3 innings.

Last start: Loss, 6 IP, 2 R (1 ER), 4 H, 3 BB, 6 K in 5-2 home loss to Pittsburgh Pirates Friday
Phillies are 0-3 in his starts

Rockies at Phillies odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:10 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Rockies +185 (bet $100 to win $185) | Phillies -225 (bet $225 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rockies +1.5 (-110) | Phillies -1.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Rockies at Phillies picks and predictions

Prediction

Phillies 4, Rockies 2

Moneyline

While the Phillies (-225) have not had a 3-game winning streak, swept a series, or won with Sanchez on the mound this season, Colorado’s (+185) struggles on the road are too much to ignore.

The Rockies have scored 2 or fewer runs in 7 of 12 road games. They have scored 1 run combined in the last 3 contests.

Feltner gives them a good shot at winning, but unless the offense can show more than it has, you can’t pick Colorado.

But at -225, it isn’t worth the action on the Phillies.

PASS.

Run line/Against the spread

Ten of the Rockies’ 14 losses this season have been by multiple runs.

The Phillies have won games by exactly 1 run this season (4 of their 10 wins have been by 1 run), but it’s more common for them to win by multiple.

The Phillies have covered the spread in 2 straight games only once this season and have the opportunity to do it for a 2nd time after their 5-run win Tuesday.

BET PHILLIES -1.5 (-110).

Over/Under

Twelve of Philadelphia’s last 13 games have finished with 8 or fewer total runs, and only one landed on 8 exactly.

Rockies games haven’t been high-scoring, either, as 6 of their last 7 have seen 8 or fewer total runs scored. Colorado has put up 3 or fewer runs in 7 of its last 9 games.

BET UNDER 8 (-115).

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Arizona Diamondbacks at Colorado Rockies odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Arizona Diamondbacks at Colorado Rockies odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Arizona Diamondbacks (4-6) open a 3-game series against the Colorado Rockies (2-8) Monday. First pitch from Coors Field is at 8:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Diamondbacks vs. Rockies odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Diamondbacks lead 3-1

After taking 3 of 4 to open the season at home against the Rockies, the Diamondbacks have lost 5 of their last 6 games and are coming off a sweep on the road at the hands of the Atlanta Braves. They lost 5-2 Sunday.

The Rockies have gone 1-5 in the 6 games since their opening series. After winning their home opener against Tampa Bay Friday, they have lost 2 in a row, including a 3-2 decision Sunday.

Diamondbacks at Rockies projected starters

RHP Zac Gallen vs. LHP Kyle Freeland

Gallen (2-0, 0.82 ERA) makes his 3rd start. He has a 1.00 WHIP, 5 BB and 9 K in 11 innings.

Last start: Win, 6 IP, 0 ER, 3 H, 3 BB, 6 K in 7-0 home victory vs. New York Yankees Tuesday
Beat Freeland 16-1 in Phoenix on Opening Day; he allowed just 1 R in 5 IP
Career vs. Rockies: 7-1, 2.41 ERA (82 IP, 22 ER) in 14 starts

Freeland (0-2, 27.00 ERA) makes his 3rd start. He has a 4.06 WHIP, 4 BB and 4 K in 5 2/3 innings.

Last start: Loss, 3 1/3 IP, 7 ER, 9 H, 3 BB, 2 K in 12-2 defeat at Chicago Cubs Tuesday
Last start vs. Diamondbacks: Loss, 2 1/3 IP, 10 ER, 10 H, 1 BB, 2 K on Opening Day

Diamondbacks at Rockies odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:25 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Diamondbacks -185 (bet $185 to win $100) | Rockies +150 (bet $100 to win $150)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Diamondbacks -1.5 (-120) | Rockies +1.5 (+100)
Over/Under (O/U): 11 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Diamondbacks at Rockies picks and predictions

Prediction

Diamondbacks 8, Rockies 3

Moneyline

Gallen has been fantastic in 2 starts this season, while Freeland has struggled in both of his. The Diamondbacks (-185) have beaten Colorado in 14 of the last 18 meetings, and Gallen is 7-1 in his career against it.

I like the Diamondbacks to win, but it isn’t a good bet at -185.

PASS.

Run line/Against the spread

The Diamondbacks’ last 7 wins over the Rockies have been by 2 or more runs.

Six of the Rockies’ 8 losses this season have been by 2 or more runs.

BET DIAMONDBACKS -1.5 (-120).

Over/Under

Four of the Rockies’ last 5 games have had over 11 runs. Both of Freeland’s starts have had more than 11 runs.

Three of the 4 games between these teams this season have had more than 11 runs.

BET OVER 11 (-105).

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Colorado Rockies at Chicago Cubs odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Colorado Rockies at Chicago Cubs odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Chicago Cubs (3-2) welcome the Colorado Rockies (1-5) to Wrigley Field Wednesday in the final game of their 3-game series. First pitch is scheduled for 7:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Rockies vs. Cubs odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Cubs lead 2-0

The Rockies have lost 3 games in a row after falling 12-2 against the Cubs Tuesday. After going down 10-0 in the 6th inning, it was a 1B Michael Toglia 2-run home run that gave Colorado its only 2 runs of the game. The 12 runs is the 2nd-most it has given up this season.

The Cubs have won 3 games in a row after taking back-to-back games from Colorado. Their bats were hot with the team accumulating 14 hits and 4 home runs. Five separate players scored at least 2 runs in the win.

Rockies at Cubs projected starters

RHP Cal Quantrill vs. LHP Luke Little

Quantrill (0-1, 9.00 ERA) makes his 2nd start. He allowed 5 ER on 9 H and 1 BB with 1 K in 5 IP in his debut at the Arizona Diamondbacks Friday.

2023 road stats: 3-2, 4.95 ERA (60 IP, 33 ER) in 11 starts
Career vs. Cubs: 1-2, 8.22 ERA (15 1/3 IP, 14 ER) in 2 starts and 3 relief appearances

Little (0-0, 0.00 ERA) makes his 1st start and 3rd appearance. He has a 1.00 WHIP, 4.5 BB/9 and 4.5 K/9 in 2 innings.

Career home stats: 0-0, 0.00 ERA (3 1/3 IP) in 4 relief appearances
Career vs. Rockies: 0-0, 0.00 ERA (1 2/3 IP) in 2 relief appearances

Rockies at Cubs odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Rockies +165 (bet $100 to win $165) | Cubs -200 (bet $200 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rockies +1.5 (-130) | Cubs -1.5 (+105)
Over/Under (O/U): 7 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Rockies at Cubs picks and predictions

Prediction

Cubs 6, Rockies 3

Moneyline

PASS.

There is no value on a Cubs (-200) team that has beaten the Rockies by a combined 17-2 in the previous 2 games.

Run line/Against the spread

BET CUBS -1.5 (+105).

After starting the season 0-2, Chicago has won 3 games in a row, each by at least 4 runs. It has scored 26 runs over its past 3 games and has given up just 7. Against a Rockies team that has lost 5 of its 6 games to open the season, all by 4 or more runs, the Cubs at plus money is the best wager.

Over/Under

BET OVER 7 (+100).

The Rockies have hit the Over in 4 of their 6 games so far while allowing 5 or more runs in 5 of the 6 games. They have allowed 12 or more runs twice already and have scored 2 or more in 3 games.

The Cubs have hit the Over in 3 of their 5 games this season and have scored a total of 26 runs in their last 3 games They have scored at least 3 runs in 4 of their 5 games and have already scored 17 runs in the 1st 2 games of the series against Colorado.

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Colorado Rockies at Chicago Cubs odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Colorado Rockies at Chicago Cubs odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Colorado Rockies (1-3) and Chicago Cubs (1-2) meet Monday for the 1st game of a 3-game series. First pitch from Wrigley Field is set for 2:20 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Rockies vs. Cubs odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting; Chicago won 4-2 last season

Colorado was routed 5-1 by the Arizona Diamondbacks Sunday while failing to cash as a +173 road underdog. The Rockies never led in Sunday’s loss as they allowed the D-Backs to jump out to a 3-0 start by the end of the 1st. RHP Ryan Feltner pitched 5 innings and allowed 3 ER and 5 H while accumulating 4 strikeouts.

Chicago picked up a 9-5 win over the Texas Rangers Sunday as a +115 road underdog, but it lost the series 2-1. Sunday’s game was tied at 5 entering the top of the 9th, but the Cubs went on to score 4 runs during that inning to come away with the win.

Rockies at Cubs projected starters

RHP Dakota Hudson vs. LHP Shota Imanaga

Hudson (6-3, 4.98 ERA in 2023) made 12 starts and 6 relief appearances as member of the St. Louis Cardinals last season. He had a 1.50 WHIP, 3.8 BB/9 and 4.9 K/9 in 81 1/3 innings.

2023 road splits: 2-3, 6.57 ERA (37 IP, 27 ER), 29 H, 21 BB and 17 K across 6 starts and 3 relief appearances
2023 vs. Chicago: 0-0, 7.11 ERA (6 1/3 IP, 5 ER), 10 H, 4 BB, 5 K in 2 relief outings
Career vs. Cubs: 3-0, 3.72 ERA (36 1/3 IP, 15 ER), 33 H, 34 K through 5 starts and 5 relief appearances

Imanaga makes his Major League debut Monday. The 30-year-old was signed by Chicago Jan. 11 and previously played for the Yokohama DeNA BayStars in Japan.

Pitched 2 1/3 innings and struck out 5 batters in his spring training debut Mar. 2 vs. the Los Angeles Dodgers

Rockies at Cubs odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Sunday at 8:40 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Rockies +166 (bet $100 to win $166) | Cubs -198 (bet $198 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rockies +1.5 (-138) | Cubs -1.5 (+115)
Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -122 | U: +100)

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Rockies at Cubs picks and predictions

Prediction

Cubs 6, Rockies 4

Moneyline

PASS.

I like the Cubs (-198) to come away with the win, but they are not worth the risk of betting on as such heavy favorites. Bet on the run line and/or O/U instead.

Run line/Against the spread

BET CUBS -1.5 (+115).

The Cubs have covered the run line in each of their last 3 matchups vs. Colorado and in 4 of the last 6 meetings with the Rockies in Chicago. The Cubs also covered the run line in their last outing overall.

Be aware that neither team has been good at covering to start the season, so this bet does have some risk attached.

Over/Under

LEAN OVER 6.5 (-122).

The Over has hit in 3 of Colorado’s 1st 4 games and is 7-3 in the Rockies’ last 10 dating back to the 2023 season.

For Chicago, the Over has hit in back-to-back games.

This a lean because the Under has been a dominant 9-1 in the last 10 Colorado-Chicago matchups.

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Colorado Rockies at Arizona Diamondbacks odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Colorado Rockies at Arizona Diamondbacks odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Colorado Rockies (1-2) and Arizona Diamondbacks (2-1) close out their 4-game season-opening series Sunday afternoon. First pitch from Chase Field is 4:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Rockies vs. Diamondbacks odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Diamondbacks lead 2-1

After losing the 1st 2 games of the series, a 5-run 5th inning down 3-2 on Saturday propelled the Rockies to their 1st win of the season. OF Charlie Blackmon had a pair of hits and drove in 2 runs.

The Diamondbacks won the 1st 2 games of the series 16-1 and 7-3. OF Lourdes Gurriel has homered in all 3 games this season.

Rockies at Diamondbacks projected starters

RHP Ryan Feltner vs. RHP Brandon Pfaadt

Feltner (2-4, 5.82 ERA in 2023) makes his 1st start start. In 2023, he has a 1.69 WHIP, 5.8 BB/9 and 7.9 K/9 in 43 1/3 IP.

Allowed 4+ runs in 5 of 10 starts and in 3 of final 4
Was 0-2 with 11.57 ERA vs. Arizona (2 starts)

Pfaadt (3-9, 5.72 ERA in 2023) makes his 1st start. Last season, he had a 1.41 WHIP, 2.4 BB/9 and 8.8 K/9 in 96 IP.

Had roller-coaster rookie season with 6 starts allowing 5 or more runs and 6 starts allowing 2 or fewer
Had 3.27 postseason ERA in 5 starts

Rockies at Diamondbacks odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:26 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Rockies +170 (bet $100 to win $170) | Diamondbacks -210 (bet $210 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rockies +1.5 (-120) | Diamondbacks -1.5 (+100)
Over/Under (O/U): 9.5 (O: +100 | U: -120)

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Rockies at Diamondbacks picks and predictions

Prediction

Diamondbacks 7, Rockies 4

Moneyline

The Diamondbacks have won 13 of the last 17 meetings with the Rockies and 8 of the last 10 at Chase Field.

Pfaadt was fantastic in the Diamondbacks’ postseason run last season.

The Rockies scored 5 of their 13 runs of the series in 1 inning on Saturday.

Arizona has scored 4 or more in all 3 games.

Expect the Snakes to close the series with a win but there is no sense in betting them at -210.

PASS.

Run line/Against the spread

The Rockies won as underdogs on Saturday, but in the Diamondbacks’ last 13 wins over Colorado, 12 have been by 2 or more runs.

BET DIAMONDBACKS -1.5 (+100).

Over/Under

All 3 games in the series have had 10 or more runs and 7 of the last 9 meetings have had 10 or more runs.

BET OVER 9.5 (+100).

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Colorado Rockies at Arizona Diamondbacks odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Colorado Rockies at Arizona Diamondbacks odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Colorado Rockies (0-1) play the 2nd game of a season-opening road series against the Arizona Diamondbacks (1-0) Friday night. First pitch from Chase Field is at 9:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Rockies vs. Diamondbacks odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Diamondbacks lead 1-0

The season opened terribly for the Rockies Thursday night in a 16-1 loss to the Snakes. Arizona scored 14 runs in the 3rd inning, chasing SP Kyle Freeland after 2 1/3 IP (10 H, 10 ER, 1 BB, 2 K).

Eight Diamondbacks players had at least 2 hits (LF Lourdes Gurriel Jr. had 3 H and 5 RBI) as Arizona started the season off with a bang as they try to defend their NL championship.

Rockies at Diamondbacks projected starters

RHP Cal Quantrill vs. RHP Merrill Kelly

Quantrill is making his debut with the Rockies. He was 4-7 with 5.24 ERA in 2023 for the Cleveland Guardians with a 1.47 WHIP, 3.2 BB/9 and 5.2 K/9 in 99 2/3 IP.

Is 1-1 with 6.00 ERA in 5 career appearances vs. Arizona (4 starts)
Was acquired by Colorado in an offseason trade and has a 1-year, $6.5 M deal

Kelly (12-8, 3.30 ERA) made 30 starts last season and had a 1.19 WHIP, 3.5 BB/9 and 9.5 K/9 in 177 2/3 IP.

Had 20 starts in 2023 allowing 2 or fewer runs
Had 2.59 home ERA in 15 starts in 2023

Rockies at Diamondbacks odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:38 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Rockies +185 (bet $100 to win $185) | Diamondbacks -225 (bet $225 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rockies +1.5 (-105) | Diamondbacks -1.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Rockies at Diamondbacks picks and predictions

Prediction

Diamondbacks 7, Rockies 3

Moneyline

The Rockies were the worst team in baseball on the road in 2023 going 22-59 and the 16-1 loss to open the season doesn’t bode well moving forward.

Arizona won 10 of 13 games over the Rockies last season and went 6-1 against them at home.

There is no reason expect the Rockies to win this, but the -225 odds make betting the Diamondbacks not worth it.

PASS.

Run line/Against the spread

The Diamondbacks have covered the spread in 10 of their last 11 wins over the Rockies.

The Rockies were decent on the road at 40-41 ATS, but that was not against Arizona.

Arizona, including their season-opening win on Thursday, is 10-4 ATS against Colorado.

BET DIAMONDBACKS -1.5 (-115).

Over/Under

In the last 18 meetings between the 2 teams, the total has been 9 or higher in 13 of them.

The Diamondbacks scored 16 in the season opener.

BET OVER 9 (-115).

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Colorado Rockies at Arizona Diamondbacks odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Colorado Rockies at Arizona Diamondbacks odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Arizona Diamondbacks welcome the Colorado Rockies to Chase Field Thursday for Opening Day. First pitch is set for 10:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Rockies vs. Diamondbacks odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting; Diamondbacks won series 10-3 in 2023

The Diamondbacks finished 2nd in the NL West last season with a 84-78 record. They made it to the World Series where they lost 4-1 to the Texas Rangers. Arizona added a plethora of high-octane bats in the offseason and have World Series aspirations, ideally besting its 43-38 home record from 2023.

The Rockies finished last in the NL West, 20 games behind the 4th-place San Francisco Giants. Colorado was 22-59 on the road and 59-103 on the season. It didn’t do much to increase its playoff chances and should again be among the worst teams in the NL this season.

Rockies at Diamondbacks projected starters

LHP Kyle Freeland vs. RHP Zac Gallen

Freeland went 6-14 with a 5.03 ERA last season. He finished with a 1.47 WHIP, 2.5 BB/9 and 5.4 K/9 in 155 2/3 IP.

Has slipped after a strong start to his career and own above a 4.30 ERA for 5 straight seasons.
Faced Arizona 3 times last season, allowing 10 runs in 17 2/3 IP

Gallen went 17-9 with a 3.47 ERA last season, earning his 1st All-Star appearance. He finished with a 1.12 WHIP, 2.0 BB/9 and 9.4 K/9 in 210 IP.

Has ended each of the last 2 seasons (65 starts) with a 3.50 ERA or lower
Faced Colorado once last season, earning the win after 6 IP, 0 ER

Rockies at Diamondbacks odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:54 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Rockies +198 (bet $100 to win $198) | Diamondbacks -240 (bet $240 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rockies +1.5 (-105) | Diamondbacks -1.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Rockies at Diamondbacks picks and predictions

Prediction

Diamondbacks 5, Rockies 2

Moneyline

PASS.

There’s no good value here as the home favorite (Arizona at -240) is too expensive to play outright.

Run line/Against the spread

BET DIAMONDBACKS -1.5 (-115).

Arizona throttled the Colorado at home last season. The Diamondbacks were 6-1 outright and covered a 1.5-run spread in 5 of those 7. In Gallen’s lone start, the Diamondbacks won 5-1. Arizona was the 5th-best covering team in the MLB last season with a 97-82 ATS record. Colorado was just 80-82.

Also, the Diamondbacks did more in the offseason and improved while the Rockies did little and Arizona should see similar success to a season ago. Arizona was 45-43 ATS at home last season.

It has the pitching and batting edge in this game. Take DIAMONDBACKS -1.5 (-115).

Over/Under

LEAN UNDER 8.5 (-105).

If there’s one thing neither team was good at last season, it was going Over the projected total. Arizona was 78-93-8 O/U a season ago with Colorado 74-87-1 O/U.

In the matchup that both Freeland and Gallen started a season ago, the total ended at 6. Both teams ended in the bottom half of the league in hits last season as well.

Expect a low-scoring game and back UNDER 8.5 (-105).

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Colorado Rockies at Chicago Cubs odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Colorado Rockies at Chicago Cubs odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Colorado Rockies (56-98) and the Chicago Cubs (81-74) play the finale of a 3-game series Sunday at Wrigley Field in Chicago. First pitch is scheduled for 2:20 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Rockies vs. Cubs odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Cubs lead 3-2

The Rockies are in freefall, dropping their 6th consecutive game on Saturday. Colorado has been outscored 12-3 in the 1st 2 games of the season. Things started out well enough Saturday, as Colorado took a 3-1 lead in the top of the 2nd, and after runs in the 5th and 6th from the Cubs, the game was still tied. However, the bullpen allowed 3 more runs in the 7th and 8th innings.

The Cubs remain just a half-game back of the Arizona Diamondbacks for the 2nd NL Wild Card, while sitting a game clear of the Miami Marlins, and 2 1/2 games up on the Cincinnati Reds, with the San Francisco Giants and San Diego Padres also giving chase.

Rockies at Cubs projected starters

LHP Ty Blach vs. LHP Jordan Wicks

Blach (3-2, 5.32 ERA) makes his 12th start and 19th overall appearance. He has a 1.63 WHIP, 2.5 BB/9 and 5.5 K/9 in 67 2/3 innings.

Last start: Loss, 3 2/3 IP, 7 ER, 9 H, 2 BB, 3 K in 11-9 road loss vs. the San Diego Padres last Monday
2023 road splits: 0-2, 5.79 ERA (37 1/3 IP, 24 ER), 10 HR, .306 OBA in 7 starts and 2 relief appearances

Wicks (3-1, 2.67 ERA) makes his 6th start. He has a 1.19 WHIP, 3.0 BB/9 and 6.7 K/9 in 27 innings.

Last start: Loss, 4 1/3 IP, 3 ER, 4 H, 4 BB, 5 K in 6-2 road loss vs. the Arizona Diamondbacks last Sunday
2023 home splits: 1-0, 2.70 ERA (6 1/3 IP, 2 ER), 0 HR, .346 OBA in 1 career start

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Rockies at Cubs odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:31 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Rockies +205 (bet $100 to win $205) | Cubs -250 (bet $250 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rockies +1.5 (+105) | Cubs -1.5 (-126)
Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -122 | U: +100)

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Rockies at Cubs picks and predictions

Prediction

Cubs 5, Rockies 3

Moneyline

After a cold streak, the Cubs (-250) are doing a good job taking care of business against an inferior opponent in this series, staying right in the mix for a NL postseason spot.

The Rockies (+205), unlike some other non-contenders, seem simply interested in playing out the string, while having long since thrown in the towel. Still, you can’t risk 2 1/2 times your potential return, even as part of a multi-team parlay.

PASS, and look to the run line instead.

Run line/Against the spread

The CUBS -1.5 (-126) have covered the run line in each of the 1st 2 games in this series. While Chicago struggled for the previous 2 weeks prior to this series, it appears the Cubs can be trusted once again to get the job done when favored.

Over/Under

The UNDER 8.5 (+100) is worth a look at even-money. While the Cubs have notched 6 runs in each of the 1st 2 games of the series, and 6 or more runs in each of the past 5 outings, the Rockies have plated a total of just 5 runs in the past 4 outings.

Colorado should be able to get the bats going against the rookie southpaw Wicks, but it remains to be seen if that will be the case. The lean is to the Under in Rockies games, especially on the road. The Under is 8-4 in the past 12 games overall for Colorado, while going 3-1 in the past 4 road outings.

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