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New York Mets at Colorado Rockies odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Saturday’s New York Mets at Colorado Rockies odds and lines, with MLB picks and predictions.

The New York Mets (5-3) play the Colorado Rockies (3-10) in a seven-inning doubleheader Saturday at Coors Field to make up for yesterday’s rainout. Game 1’s first pitch is scheduled for 5:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook‘s lines around the Mets vs. Rockies odds with MLB picks and predictions.

The Mets swept the Philadelphia Phillies 3-0 this week, outscoring them 13-4 and have won four of their past five games.

The Rockies are on a six-game losing streak after getting swept by two divisional foes in the San Francisco Giants last weekend followed by the Los Angeles Dodgers.

RHP Jacob deGrom is on the mound for the Mets. deGrom is 0-1 with 0.64 ERA, 0.71 WHIP, 13.5 K/9 and 1.3 BB/9 over 3 starts.

  • Last outing: Loss in 8 IP with 1 ER, 5 H, 0 BB, 14 K’s in the Miami Marlins’ 3-0 win over New York last weekend.
  • Career at Coors Field: 1-0 with a 2.51 ERA (14 1/3 IP, 9 H, 4 ER, 4 BB, 10 K) in 2 starts.

RHP Chi Chi González gets the start for Colorado. González is 1-0 with a 3.60 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, 4.5 K/9 and 5.4 BB/9.

  • Last outing: No-decision in 5 IP with 1 ER, 4 H, 6 BB and 5 K in the Rockies’ 4-3 loss to the Giants last Saturday.
  • Career vs. Mets: No appearances.

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Phillies at Mets odds, lines, picks and prediction

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  • Money line: Mets -300 (bet $300 to win $100) | Rockies +240 (bet $100 to win $240)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Mets -2.5 (+105) | Rockies +2.5 (-130)
  • Over/Under: 6.5 (O: -120 | U: +100)

Prediction

Mets 7, Rockies 1

Money line (ML)

PASS because New York is the right side, but the Mets (-300) is too rich for my blood.

If you follow baseball at all, you know one of the worst jokes in the MLB is deGrom’s record.

This should be deGrom’s first win, and there are better spots to bet on the MLB slate than fading the two-time Cy Young winner.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

“LEAN” to the METS -2.5 (+105) for a half-unit because New York’s hitters have let deGrom down most of his career, and this bet is very square.

However, the Mets are stacked with quality left-handed hitters and vs. González, lefties’ wOBA is 37 percentage points higher, and González has a 1.72 WHIP vs. lefties (1.25 WHIP vs. righties).

Also, this Rockies lineup has been shut down by deGrom. Current Colorado hitters are slashing .146/.212/.208 with no home runs and two RBIs in 48 at-bats vs. deGrom.

Over/Under (O/U)

“LEAN” to the OVER 6.5 (-120) for a quarter-unit, but wait until closer to first pitch before making this bet because the market is barreling into the Under right now.

The argument for the Under is simple: deGrom plus the Mets only scoring more than five runs in just one game this year.

But, I like New York’s chances in the batter’s box today vs. González and Colorado’s bullpen has the second-highest ERA and the highest WHIP.

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New York Mets at Colorado Rockies odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Friday’s New York Mets at Colorado Rockies odds and lines, with MLB picks and predictions.

The New York Mets (5-3) visit the Colorado Rockies (3-10) for a three-game weekend set beginning with an 8:40 p.m. ET first pitch at Coors Field Friday. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook‘s lines around the Mets vs. Rockies odds with MLB picks and predictions.

RHP Jacob deGrom gets the nod for the Mets after his scheduled start Thursday was postponed by rain. The two-time Cy Young winner is 0-1 but with a 0.64 ERA and 0.71 WHIP through two starts. He has a 13.5 K/9 and 1.3 BB/9 over 14 innings and has allowed just one solo home run.

RHP Chi Chi Gonzalez is the projected starter for the Rockies. The 29-year-old swingman is 1-0 with a 3.60 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, 4.5 K/9 and 5.4 BB/9 through 10 innings across one start and two relief appearances. He has a 5.24 ERA over 44 2/3 innings pitched at Coors Field in his career.

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Mets at Rockies odds, lines, picks and prediction

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  • Money line: Mets -275 (bet $275 to win $100) | Rockies +220 (bet $100 to win $220)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Mets -2.5 (-110) |  Rockies +2.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 9.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

Prediction

Mets 5, Rockies 2

Money line (ML)

The Rockies were dealt some bad luck with deGrom being pushed back to this series opener instead of pitching the would-be finale of the Mets’ previous series against the Philadelphia Phillies.

He has a career 2.32 ERA and 11.2 K/9 across 32 starts when pitching on six or more days of rest. He has also been excellent two starts in the tough pitching conditions of Coors Field with a 2.51 ERA and just 1 home run allowed over 14 1/3 innings.

The Mets would be the pick with their ace on the hill but not at this chalky price. PASS.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

Back the METS -2.5 (-110) on the run line even with them laying 2 runs and needing to win by 3 or more.

New York just won three straight against the Phillies by an aggregate score of 13-4. Colorado dropped six straight decisions coming into Friday.

The Mets hit much better against right-handed pitching than the Rockies with a team OPS of .753 to Colorado’s .622 team rate.

Over/Under (O/U)

Stay in line with deGrom and back the UNDER 9.5 (-105).

He threw just 77 and 95 pitches in his first two outings of the season and will work on extra rest Friday. He’ll shut down the Rockies’ production with the only concern for the Over being with the Mets tacking on too many extra runs against Colorado’s 29th-ranked bullpen ERA of 5.84.

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Colorado Rockies at Los Angeles Dodgers odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Wednesday’s Colorado Rockies at Los Angeles Dodgers odds and lines, with MLB picks and predictions.

The Colorado Rockies (3-8) and Los Angeles Dodgers (9-2) play the second game of a three-game set Wednesday at 10:10 p.m. ET at Dodger Stadium. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook‘s lines around the Rockies vs. Dodgers odds with MLB picks and predictions.

RHP Jon Gray is the projected starting pitcher for the Rockies. He is 1-0 with a 1.54 ERA, 0.94 WHIP, 9.3 K/9 and 3.9 BB/9 through 11 2/3 IP in his two starts this season. He allowed 1 earned run, 4 hits and a walk with 7 strikeouts across 5 innings in a no-decision against the Dodgers in his first start April 3.

RHP Dustin May is the projected starting pitcher for the Dodgers. He is 1-0 with a 0.00 ERA, 0.67 WHIP, 12.0 K/9 and 3.0 BB/9 through 6 IP in one start. He allowed just 2 hits and 2 walks with 8 strikeouts across 6 scoreless innings in a win over the Oakland Athletics April 5.

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Rockies at Dodgers odds, lines, picks and prediction

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  • Money line: Rockies +220 (bet $100 to win $220) | Dodgers -275 (bet $275 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Rockies +1.5 (+115) | Dodgers -1.5 (-140)
  • Over/Under: 8 (O: -115 | U: -105)

Prediction

Dodgers 6, Rockies 1

Money line (ML)

The Dodgers (-275) will cost you nearly three times your potential return, and that’s not a good strategy betting heavy money lines over the long haul. While they cashed easily in Tuesday’s 7-0 win, eventually you’ll get stung.

Even though L.A. has won four in a row, and nine of its past 10, PASS.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

The DODGERS -2.5 (+120) are worth a small-unit play on the alternate run line again Wednesday. It’s rare to see 2.5-run lines, let alone bet it and cash, but it happened Tuesday.

They have won by 3 or more runs in each of their past three games, so take a chance again on L.A. on Hump Day.

Over/Under (O/U)

UNDER 8 (-105) is the play in this one. The Under cashed Tuesday, as the Rockies were blanked, and the Under has hit in five of the past six games for the Dodgers.

The Under is also 4-0 in each of Colorado’s four road outings this season, and six in a row overall.

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Colorado Rockies at Los Angeles Dodgers odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Tuesday’s Colorado Rockies at Los Angeles Dodgers odds and lines, with MLB picks and predictions.

The Colorado Rockies (3-7) and Los Angeles Dodgers (8-2) kick off a three-game set Tuesday at 10:10 p.m. ET at Dodger Stadium. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook‘s lines around the Rockies vs. Dodgers odds with MLB picks and predictions.

RHP Antonio Senzatela is the projected starting pitcher for the Rockies. He is 1-1 with a 5.56 ERA, 1.41 WHIP, 4.0 K/9 and 2.4 BB/9 in 11 1/3 IP in his two starts this season. He was hammered for 7 earned runs, 9 hits and 1 walk in just 3 1/3 innings in a loss against the Dodgers at Coors Field in his first start of the season.

RHP Trevor Bauer is the projected starting pitcher for the Dodgers. He is 1-0 with a 4.15 ERA, 0.69 WHIP, 13.8 K/9 and 2.1 BB/9 through 13 IP spanning 2 starts. Bauer allowed 4 earned runs, 3 hits and 2 walks with 10 strikeouts in his Dodgers debut April 2 opposite Senzatela. He struck out 10 batters in each of his first two starts in Dodger Blue.

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Rockies at Dodgers odds, lines, picks and prediction

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  • Money line: Rockies +260 (bet $100 to win $260) | Dodgers -350 (bet $350 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Rockies +2.5 (-120) | Dodgers -2.5 (+100)
  • Over/Under: 8 (O: -105 | U: -115)

Prediction

Dodgers 5, Rockies 2

Money line (ML)

The Dodgers (-350) will cost you three and a half times your potential return on the money line, and that’s a terrible long-term strategy.

Even though L.A. has won three straight games, and eight of its past nine, AVOID.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

The DODGERS -2.5 (+100) are worth a small-unit play to win by 3 or more runs. They won by 3 or more in each of their past two games, and they won by 5 in Bauer’s first start against the Rockies.

Over/Under (O/U)

UNDER 8 (-115) is worth a look with Bauer on the bump in his Dodger Stadium debut. The Under connected in four of the past five games for L.A., and six of its past eight, including Bauer’s last outing in Oakland April 7.

The Under connected in all three of Colorado’s road outings so far this season, five straight games overall and seven of the previous eight.

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Colorado Rockies at San Francisco Giants odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Sunday’s Colorado Rockies at San Francisco Giants odds and lines, with MLB picks and predictions.

The Colorado Rockies (3-6) try to prevent a three-game sweep against the San Francisco Giants (5-3) when they play Game 3 at Oracle Park Sunday. First pitch is scheduled for 4:05 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook‘s lines around the Rockies vs. Giants odds with MLB picks and predictions.

RHP Germán Márquez (0-0) is the projected starter for the Rockies. Marquez got two no-decisions to start 2021, pitching a total 10 innings while surrendering 4 earned runs on 11 hits and 8 walks, and striking out 7.

Colorado is 1-1 in games started by Márquez with an 8-5 Opening Day victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers and a 10-8 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks Tuesday.

  • 2020 vs. Giants: 2-0 with a 2.03 ERA (13 1/3 IP, 3 ER, 11 H, 12 K, 2 BB) in 2 starts.
  • Career vs. Giants: 4-4 with a 5.53 ERA (57 IP, 35 ER, 71 H, 50 K, 10 BB) in 10 starts.

RHP Anthony DeSclafani (0-0) takes the mound for his second start of the season. He pitched 5 innings for a no-decision in San Francisco’s 3-2 win against the San Diego Padres Monday. He gave up just 1 earned run on 4 hits and 3 walks while striking out 4.

  • Career vs. Rockies: 1-1 with a 4.24 ERA (17 IP, 8 ER, 17 H, 15 K, 6 BB) in 3 starts. DeSclafani’s last appearance vs. Colorado was while playing for the Cincinnati Reds in 2019

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Rockies at Giants odds, lines, picks and prediction

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  • Money line: Rockies +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | Giants -130 (bet $130 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Rockies +1.5 (-185) | Giants -1.5 (+150)
  • Over/Under: 7.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

Prediction

Giants 5, Rockies 2

Money line (ML)

April is by far the best month of the season for DeSclafani, the problem has always been sustaining the early season production. He has a 2.56 ERA and 1.05 WHIP in April compared to career rates of 4.27 and 1.29, respectively.

Also, the Rockies on the current roster have 24 at-bats worth of experience vs. DeSclafani while slashing .292/.333/.500 with 1 HR.

Compare that to Marquez’s track record vs. Giants on the current roster: 117 at-bats with a .359/.402/.5556 slash line with 3 home runs.

Those San Francisco hitters also have a .957 OPS against Marquez, which is higher than the Los Angeles Dodgers’ MLB-high .828 OPS since the beginning of last season.

BET GIANTS (-130) for 1 unit.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

Slight “LEAN” to the GIANTS -1.5 (+150) for a quarter-unit.

According to Pregame.com, 98% of the cash at the time of publishing was on Colorado’s run line, but bookmakers brought the price down from Rockies +1.5 (-196) to the current price.

It’s a major red flag when the House makes the more popular side cheaper because it tips off which team the bookmakers prefer.

Over/Under (O/U)

“LEAN” to the UNDER 7.5 (-105) for a half-unit because the Giants have cashed six consecutive Unders and the Rockies played to the Under in each of their last five games as underdogs.

Additionally, Oracle Park is notoriously pitcher-friendly as it had the second-lowest FIP and the fewest runs scored last season.

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Colorado Rockies at San Francisco Giants odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Friday’s Colorado Rockies at San Francisco Giants odds and lines, with MLB picks and predictions.

The Colorado Rockies (3-4) and San Francisco Giants (3-3) kick off a three-game series Friday at 4:35 p.m. ET at Oracle Park. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook‘s lines around the Rockies vs. Giants odds with MLB picks and predictions.

LHP Austin Gomber is the projected starting pitcher for the Rockies. He surrendered three runs (one earned) in three innings against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Coors Field Sunday, while walking seven. Gomber went 1-1 with a 1.86 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, 8.4 K/9 and 4.7 BB/9 across 29 IP in 14 games (10 starts) last year with the St. Louis Cardinals. His skills didn’t come close to supporting the results, as a .243 BABIP and 4% HR/F were the primary drivers behind his success.

RHP Johnny Cueto is the Giants’ projected starter. In his first outing of the season, he lasted 5 2/3 innings against the Seattle Mariners, allowing three earned runs while racking up seven strikeouts. Cueto is coming off a 2020 season in which he went 2-3 with a 5.40 ERA, 1.37 WHIP, 8.0 K/9 and 3.7 BB/9 in 63 1/3 IP over 12 starts. He has made 45 career starts in Oracle Park (formerly AT&T Park), where he has posted a 16-12 record with a 3.92 ERA and 7.2 K/9.

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Rockies at Giants odds, lines, picks and prediction

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  • Money line: Rockies +135 (bet $100 to win $135) | Giants -160 (bet $160 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Rockies +1.5 (-140) | Giants -1.5 (+115)
  • Over/Under: 8.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Prediction

Giants 6, Rockies 4

Money line (ML)

Despite the sub-2.00 ERA Gomber recorded in 2020, his career 4.5 BB/9 makes him pretty difficult to trust. The Giants, who were third in wRC+ vs. lefties in 2020, should have a slight edge on starting pitching, and will be playing at home. Cueto isn’t the pitcher he used to be, so don’t go all in, but SAN FRANCISCO (-160) is the play in this game.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

The Giants are averaging just 3.33 runs per game to this point, with two of their three wins coming by a single run. Playing at home slightly lessens the chance of winning by multiple runs, so while the Giants should come out on top, this looks like a line to PASS on.

Over/Under (O/U)

The Under has hit in the Giants’ last four games, and in four of the last five for the Rockies. But even in a pitchers’ park, neither of these starting pitchers are likely to shut down the opposition, and Gomber’s control issues leave him prone to a big inning. Side with the OVER 8.5 (-110).

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Arizona Diamondbacks at Colorado Rockies odds, picks and prediction

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

The Arizona Diamondbacks (2-4) visit the Colorado Rockies (2-4) for a Thursday game at 3:10 p.m. ET at Coors Field. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook‘s lines around the Diamondbacks vs. Rockies odds with MLB picks and predictions.

RHP Merrill Kelly is the projected starting pitcher for the Diamondbacks. He made five starts last year, logging a 2.59 ERA, 0.99 WHIP, 8.3 K/9, and 1.4 BB/9 in 31 1/3 IP. In his 2021 debut against the San Diego Padres, Kelly yielded 3 runs over 4 frames.

RHP Jon Gray is the projected starter for the Rockies. In eight starts last season, Gray went 2-4 with a 6.69 ERA, 1.44 WHIP, 5.1 K/9, and 2.5 BB/9 over 39 IP. He struck out 7 against the Los Angeles Dodgers while allowing 1 run in 5 IP Saturday. Gray left that game in the sixth with full-body cramps.

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Diamondbacks at Rockies odds, lines, picks and prediction

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  • Money line: Diamondbacks +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | Rockies -125 (bet $125 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Diamondbacks +1.5 (-165) | Rockies -1.5 (+140)
  • Over/Under: 11 (O: -120 | U: +100)

Prediction

Rockies 5, Diamondbacks 4

Money line (ML)

Both starting pitchers have plenty of warts. Gray has a .932 OPS allowed against current Arizona batters and is an injury concern; Kelly has a 7.71 ERA in two starts at Coors Field and is a slow starter. It’s a side you may not want to touch with a 10-foot pole.

If you have an 11-foot pole, consider COLORADO (-125). Gray looked good enough in his debut to warrant the Rockies being a near-55% proposition against a Snakes team that went just 9-21 away from Phoenix last season.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

Neither bullpen is worthy of much attention. It is a Coors Field game, but a wind-in one with two offenses not exactly running on all cylinders early. PASS.

Over/Under (O/U)

There is some risk with these starters and the relief corps that follow them, but there is a bit of value to be had on the underside of this total. Thin Denver air is thin Denver air, but it’s not hot yet (temps in the 60s for this one), and a pitcher’s breeze is in the forecast.

With a small measure of play on Gray and a bit of a fade of the Rockies and D-Backs bats, TAKE THE UNDER 11 (+100).

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Arizona Diamondbacks at Colorado Rockies odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Wednesday’s Arizona Diamondbacks at Colorado Rockies odds and lines, with MLB picks and predictions.

The Arizona Diamondbacks (2-3) and Colorado Rockies (1-4) meet up Wednesday at 8:40 p.m. ET at Coors Field. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook‘s lines around the Diamondbacks vs. Rockies odds with MLB picks and predictions.

LHP Madison Bumgarner is the projected starting pitcher for the Diamondbacks. In 2020, he went 1-4 with a 6.48 ERA, 1.44 WHIP, 6.5 K/9 and 2.8 BB/9 in 41 2/3 IP over nine starts. Bumgarner’s first start this season didn’t go well, as he surrendered 6 ER in 4 IP; however, it was encouraging that his velocity was back up a couple of ticks, though not quite to pre-2020 levels.

He also induced 14 swinging strikes, four more than he recorded in any start last season.

RHP Antonio Senzatela is the projected starting pitcher for the Rockies. Last season, he went 5-3 with a 3.44 ERA, 1.21 WHIP, 5.0 K/9 and 2.2 BB/9 in 73 1/3 IP over 12 starts. The shaky skills certainly didn’t support the stellar ERA, and Senzatela’s 2021 campaign got off to a rough start when he allowed 7 ER in 3 1/3 IP against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

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Diamondbacks at Rockies odds, lines, picks and prediction

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  • Money line: Diamondbacks -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | Rockies -110 (bet $110 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Diamondbacks -1.5 (+135) | Rockies +1.5 (-160)
  • Over/Under: 11 (O: -120 | U: +100)

Prediction

Diamondbacks 8, Rockies 6

Money line (ML)

Since beating the Dodgers on Opening Day, the Rockies have dropped four straight games, including an extra-innings loss to Arizona Tuesday. They will turn to Senzatela to halt the skid, but don’t be fooled by his 2020 ERA. Dating back to last September, the 26-year-old is sporting an ugly 12/12 K/BB in 28 IP across his last five starts.

Bumgarner isn’t a great bet to shut down the Rockies, either, especially in Colorado, where he owns a 4.56 career ERA. The velocity rebound offers some reason for optimism, and the Rockies had the second worst K% vs LHP in 2020, along with the sixth worst wRC+. Take the DIAMONDBACKS (-110).

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

Going back to August of 2020, 17 of the last 18 games at Coors Field have been decided by more than one run. This game sets up as another high-scoring contest that probably won’t end up a one-run game.

The DIAMONDBACKS -1.5 (+135) is the recommendation here, and if looking for other options, Diamondbacks -2.5 (+185) or Rockies -1.5 (+155) also have some appeal.

Over/Under (O/U)

The Over has hit in three of five games at Coors Field so far this season.

It’s hard to trust either of these marginal starting pitchers in such a tough environment and both offenses should put up their fair share of runs, so go with the OVER 11 (-120).

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Arizona Diamondbacks at Colorado Rockies odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Tuesday’s Arizona Diamondbacks at Colorado Rockies odds and lines, with MLB picks and predictions.

The Arizona Diamondbacks (1-3) kick off a three-game series on the road against the Colorado Rockies (1-3) Tuesday at 8:40 p.m. ET at Coors Field. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook‘s lines around the Diamondbacks vs. Rockies odds with MLB picks and predictions.

RHP Luke Weaver is the projected starting pitcher for the Diamondbacks. He is coming off a 2020 campaign in which he went 1-9 with a 6.58 ERA, 1.56 WHIP, 9.5 K/9 and 3.1 BB/9 in 52 IP over 12 starts. Weaver allowed 10 home runs last season (1.7 HR/9) and really struggled during Spring Training, with eight bombs surrendered in just 14 2/3 innings.

RHP German Marquez is the projected starting pitcher for the Rockies. In 2020, he went 4-6 with a 3.75 ERA, 1.26 WHIP, 8.0 K/9 and 2.8 BB/9 in a league-high 81 2/3 IP over 13 starts. Marquez struggled with his control this spring, with 8 walks and 2 HBP in 19 IP.

Those problems were magnified in his season debut last week when he allowed just one run in four innings of work, but he was constantly working out of jams as he allowed 6 hits and dished out 6 free passes.

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Diamondbacks at Rockies odds, lines, picks and prediction

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  • Money line: Diamondbacks -105 (bet $105 to win $100) | Rockies -115 (bet $115 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Diamondbacks -1.5 (+150) | Rockies +1.5 (-185)
  • Over/Under: 10.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Prediction

Rockies 7, Diamondbacks 5

Money line (ML)

Neither starting pitcher inspires a great deal of confidence with their recent performance. This is especially true considering the game is at Coors Field, where Marquez owns a 5.06 career ERA, and Weaver a 7.62 mark, albeit in just four appearances totaling 13 IP.

Given Weaver’s susceptibility to the long ball and the fact Arizona was 9-21 in road games in 2020, we’ll side with the home team here. Take the ROCKIES (-115).

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

In what sets up as a high-scoring affair, betting on a team to win by multiple runs certainly has some appeal.

The alternate lines are pretty even, with the Rockies checking in at -1.5 (+155), while the Diamondbacks are -1.5 (+150). Both make sense, but a slight lean to the ROCKIES -1.5 (+155), who stand a pretty good chance of clearing the fence a couple of times against Weaver and a shaky Arizona pen.

Over/Under (O/U)

There could be some offensive fireworks in this one. While we’re still looking at small samples and performance in exhibition games, neither starting pitcher looks to be at the top of their game right now, and this contest will take place in the most hitter-friendly park in the league.

The OVER 10.5 (-110) is the side to take on this total.

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Los Angeles Dodgers at Colorado Rockies odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Sunday’s Los Angeles Dodgers at Colorado Rockies odds and lines, with MLB picks and predictions.

The Los Angeles Dodgers (2-1) and Colorado Rockies (1-2) play the finale of a four-game series Sunday at Coors Field. First pitch is slated for 3:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook‘s lines around the Dodgers vs. Rockies odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Los Angeles beat Colorado last night in a seesaw late-inning battle decided by 2B Zach McKinstry‘s go-ahead inside-the-park homer in the top of the 8th to win 6-5 yesterday.

Season series: Dodgers 2-1.

LHP Julio Urias takes the mound in Game 4 for the Dodgers. Urias was 3-0 with a 3.27 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, 7.4 K/9 and 2.9 BB/9 in 55 IP across 11 appearances (10 starts).

  • 2020 vs. Rockies: 0-0 with a 5.40 ERA (10 IP, 6 ER, 8 H, 8 K, 2 BB) in 2 starts.
  • 2021 Spring Training: 3-1 with a 1.69 ERA (16 IP, 3 ER, 8 H, 12 K, 3 BB) in 5 starts.

LHP Austin Gomber makes his season debut for the Rockies. The 27-year-old debuted in the majors in 2018, but he missed the 2019 season. Gomber was 1-1 with a 1.86 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, 8.4 K/9 and 4.7 BB/9 in 14 appearances (4 starts).

He spent his first two big-league seasons playing for the St. Louis Cardinals.

  • Career vs. Dodgers: 0-1 with a 10.13 ERA (8 IP, 9 ER, 14 H, 7 K, 5 BB) in 2 starts.
  • 2021 Spring Training: 0-1 with a 3.20 ERA (19 2/3 IP, 7 ER, 18 H, 19 K and 2 BB) in 6 starts.

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Dodgers at Rockies odds, lines, picks and prediction

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  • Money line: Dodgers -250 (bet $250 to win $100) | Rockies +190 (bet $100 to win $190)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Dodgers -2.5 (-115) | Rockies +2.5 (-105)
  • Over/Under: 11.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Prediction

Rockies 8, Dodgers 6

Money line (ML)

There might be added value in fading the Dodgers and Urias here because the last thing people remember about the lefty was him dealing in Los Angeles’ title run last season.

Urias had an above-average fly ball rate last year which could be a problem in the launching pad known as Coors Field. In fact, Urias’ career 5.77 ERA vs. the Rockies is 3.65 earned runs higher than any other National League West opponent.

At Coors Field, Urias is 0-1 with a 6.55 ERA and 1.59 WHIP in 6 games and 4 starts for his career.

That being said, I only “LEAN” ROCKIES (+190) for a quarter-unit because Colorado’s run line is more enticing.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

Let’s buy insurance with the ROCKIES +2.5 (-105) for 1 unit.

The market started betting Colorado’s run line when this game opened Saturday and early line movement is usually “sharp” money in MLB regular-season betting.

I’d only put .75 units on Colorado’s run line because fading the mighty Dodgers is probably a losing strategy in the long-term and I prefer the total more than the sides in this game.

Over/Under (O/U)

BET FIRST 5 INNINGS OVER 6.5 (-105) for 1 unit based on my read that the Rockies lineup could chase Urias given his struggles historically at Coors Field. If that happens, it’ll “force” Los Angeles to rely on a bullpen that was 2nd in ERA last season.

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