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The Colorado Rockies (47-61) continue their 8-game road trip with the opener of a 3-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks (46-58) Friday. First pitch from Chase Field is set for 9:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Rockies vs. Diamondbacks odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Season series: Rockies lead 6-4

The Rockies snapped a 5-game losing skid Thursday with a 7-3 win at the San Diego Padres in their series finale. They are 1-4 on their road trip and 4-12 in their last 16 games.

The Diamondbacks are opening a 7-game homestand after going 1-5 on a road trip from last Friday-Wednesday.

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Rockies at Diamondbacks projected starters

RHP German Marquez vs. LHP Madison Bumgarner

Marquez (6-9, 5.29 ERA) makes his 21st start. He has a 1.43 WHIP, 3.1 BB/9 and 7.4 K/9 through 115 2/3 IP.

• Is 1-1 with 3.46 ERA in 2 starts against Arizona in 2022.
• Is 4-4 with 4.20 ERA and 1.28 WHIP on across 8 road starts this season.

Bumgarner (6-10, 3.83 ERA) makes his 22nd start. He has a 1.36 WHIP, 2.9 BB/9 and 6.4 K/9 through 110 1/3 IP.

• Has earned a decision in 12 straight starts (4-8).
• Picked up a home win over the Rockies July 9 with 2 earned runs across 7 innings.

Rockies at Diamondbacks 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 8:27 a.m. ET.

• Money line (ML): Rockies +110 (bet $100 to win $110) | Diamondbacks -135 (bet $135 to win $100)
• Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rockies +1.5 (-190) | Diamondbacks -1.5 (+155)
• Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -107 | U: -115)

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Rockies at Diamondbacks picks and predictions

Prediction

Diamondbacks 6, Rockies 4

Money line

The Rockies are 17-34 on the road this season and are 2-7 in their last 9 road games. No other team in the majors has fewer road wins. However, they are 4-3 in Arizona.

The Diamondbacks have won 5 of their last 6 games at Chase Field. While Arizona is only 46-58 overall it’s 30-24 against teams who are .500 or worse.

Arizona will play well in their first game of the homestand. Take the DIAMONDBACKS (-135).

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Run line/Against the spread

The Diamondbacks are 31-23 ATS at home this season, the fourth-best mark in the majors. They have not been the favorite many times this season but are 11-13 ATS in that scenario.

When they do win, it is by multiple runs. Their last 7 wins, and 11 of their last 12 victories, have been by at least 2 runs.

Take the DIAMONDBACKS -1.5 (+155).

Over/Under

Seven of the Rockies’ last 10 games have had 9 or more total runs. Half the games between the two teams have had 9 or more.

The Diamondbacks’ last 3 games have had at least 9 runs.

In Friday’s matchup, I LEAN OVER 8.5 (-107).

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The Colorado Rockies (37-48) close out their 7-game road trip Sunday with the finale of their 4-game series on the road against the Arizona Diamondbacks (38-47) Sunday afternoon. First pitch is 4:10 p.m. ET at Chase Field. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Rockies vs. Diamondbacks odds with MLB picks and predictions.

The Rockies lead the season series 5-4 so far.

The Rockies took the first 2 games of the season before falling 9-2 Saturday night. They are 2-4 on the road trip and seek a series win.

The Diamondbacks snapped a 3-game losing streak with their win Saturday night. With a win Sunday, they will salvage a tie of the series against the Rockies and finish the homestand with a 4-3 record.

Rockies at Diamondbacks projected starters

RHP German Marquez vs. LHP Tyler Gilbert

Marquez (4-7, 5.90 ERA) makes his 17th start. He has a 1.53 WHIP, 3.5 BB/9 and 7.7 K/9 through 90 IP.

• In his one start against the Diamondbacks this season, the Rockies were shut out 4-0. Marquez allowed all 4 runs (3 earned) on 6 hits and 4 walks in 6 innings.
• In his last 4 starts, he is 1-2 with a 5.32 ERA.

Gilbert (0-3, 6.86 ERA) makes his 5th start in 6 appearances. He has a 1.42 WHIP, 3.2 BB/9 and 7.3 K/9 through 19 2/3 IP.

• In his return to the rotation 5 days ago, he allowed 1 run in 3 2/3 innings in a 6-2 win over the Giants.
• In his 2 previous starts, he allowed 13 runs (12 earned) and 6 home runs in 7 1/3 innings.

Rockies at Diamondbacks odds and lines

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• Money line (ML): Rockies -108 (bet $108 to win $100) | Diamondbacks -112 (bet $112 to win $100)
• Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rockies -1.5 (+145) | Diamondbacks +1.5 (-180)
• Over/Under (O/U): 9.5 (O: +110 | U: -135)

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Rockies at Diamondbacks picks and predictions

Prediction

Diamondbacks 6, Rockies 5

Money line

The Rockies have not won a road series outright since taking 2 of 3 games from the Giants June 7-9. Their 14 road wins are the second-fewest in baseball. Marquez’ road ERA is 7.17, and his road WHIP is 1.68.

Gilbert pitched well in his first start back into the rotation in his last outing.

I don’t expect either starter to go deep into this game, so it will come down to the bullpen, where Arizona is 24th in ERA at 4.37, and the Rockies are 28th at 4.71.

I LEAN DIAMONDBACKS (-112) in the finale.

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Run line/Against the spread

PASS on the run line. I believe the Diamondbacks will win the game, but at -180 to cover, it is a much better bet to do with the money line.

The Rockies have only won 3 road series all season. I don’t expect them to do it with Marquez on the mound. They are 7-12 ATS as the favorite this season. PASS.

Over/Under

Two of the 3 games this series and 5 of the last 6 between these teams have had double-digit run totals.

Nine of the Diamondbacks’ last 12 games have had 10 or more runs.

Take OVER 9.5 (+110).

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The Colorado Rockies (36-47) take the field against the Arizona Diamondbacks (37-46) Friday at Chase Field in the 2nd of a 4-game set. First pitch is scheduled for 9:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Rockies vs. Diamondbacks odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Season series: Colorado leads 4-3.

Colorado downed the D-backs in the ninth inning Thursday on a Randal Grichuk RBI-double to put them ahead 4-3. It was just the Rockies’ 13th win away from Coors Field with 26 losses. Colorado is 5-5 in its last 10 and 9-11 in its last 20 games and trails Arizona by 1 game for 4th place in the NL West.

Arizona is 5-5 and 8-12 over its last 10 and 20 games. The D-backs are below average in almost every category, but they hit the 11th-most homers per game. 1B Christian Walker is 3rd in the National League with 21.

Rockies at Diamondbacks projected starters

RHP Chad Kuhl vs. RHP Zac Gallen

Kuhl (5-5, 3.83 ERA) makes his 16th start. He has a 1.32 WHIP, 3.3 BB/9 and 6.4 K/9 in 82 1/3 IP.

• He’s not as good on the road with a 2-3 record, 4.39 ERA and 1.59 WHIP vs. 3-2 with a 3.27 ERA and 1.07 WHIP at home.
• Was drilled for 5 ER in 5 IP at home Sunday vs. Arizona, but he pitched a 6-inning gem with 1 ER and 5 K’s at Arizona in May.
• Current D-backs are hitting .255 with a .308 weighted on-base average in 54 plate appearances.

Gallen (4-2, 3.40 ERA) makes his 16th start. He has a 1.05 WHIP, 2.5 BB/9 and 8.5 K/9 in 82 IP.

• He’s equally as solid at home and on the road with a 3.45 ERA and a 0.94 WHIP at home and a 3.34 ERA, 1.20 WHIP on the road.
• Has great spin on his fastball in the 93rd percentile of MLB and a good chase rate in the 79th percentile. Opponents are hitting just .184 on his 94-mph heater.
• Current Rockies are hitting just .239 with a .285 weighted on-base average in 130 plate appearances against him.

Rockies at Diamondbacks odds and lines

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• Money line (ML): Rockies +140 (bet $100 to win $140) | Diamondbacks -175 (bet $175 to win $100)
• Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rockies +1.5 (-145) | Diamondbacks -1.5 (+120)
• Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -122 | U: -102)

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Rockies at Diamondbacks picks and predictions

Prediction

Diamondbacks 5, Rockies 3

Money line

You don’t hear much about him, but Gallen is in the midst of a breakout season and could potentially be an All-Star. There has been a surge toward Arizona as the cash went from 64% on them to 74% in a couple of hours. Arizona’s line opened at -138 and has been steamed up by sharp money. Both bullpens are bad as Colorado’s 4.68 ERA is 4th-worst in baseball, and Arizona’s is just 2 spots ahead of them at 4.39. We’re not going to pay -175 on the D-backs, but the DIAMONDBACKS FIRST 5 INNINGS (-116) is a much better proposition.

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Run line/Against the spread

When Arizona wins, it’s usually by more than a run. Seven of its last 8 wins have been by 2 or more. Three of the 4 Arizona wins against Colorado have been by more than a run. They have the pitching matchup, and Colorado doesn’t hit as well away from Coors. LEAN DIAMONDBACKS -1.5 (+120).

Over/Under

The last 4 games in Arizona have gone under this total, and we think that’s likely again Friday. The Under is 3-0-2 in the last 5 for Colorado overall and on grass. The Under is 4-0-1 in the last 5 in Arizona. Take the UNDER 8.5 (-102).

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The Colorado Rockies (16-11) face the Arizona Diamondbacks (14-14) Sunday in the rubber match of their 3-game series. First pitch is 4:10 p.m. at Chase Field. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Rockies vs. Diamondbacks odds with MLB picks and predictions.

The season series is tied 1-1.

The Rockies snapped a 5-game losing skid on the road Saturday with a 4-1 win. They scored all 4 runs in the 9th inning off closer RHP Mark Melancon to pick up the win.

The Diamondbacks had their 4-game win streak ended with Saturday’s loss. They have won 8 of their last 11 games.

Rockies at Diamondbacks projected starters

RHP German Marquez vs. RHP Zac Gallen   

Marquez (0-2, 6.92 ERA) makes his 6th start. He has a 1.69 WHIP, 2.1 BB/9 and 6.6 K/9 through 26 IP.

• After allowing only 1 run in 7 innings in his first start of the season, he has given up 4 or more earned runs in every start since.
• Has 19 appearances (18 starts) against the Diamondbacks in his career. He is 5-5 with a 3.98 ERA spanning 106 1/3 innings.

Gallen (1-0, 1.27 ERA) makes his 5th start. He has a 0.70 WHIP, 1.7 BB/9 and 8.0 K/9 through 21 1/3 IP.

• Has only allowed 3 earned runs all season. Two came in his last start, when he went 6 1/3 innings, his longest start of the year.
• Is 2-1 with a 2.48 ERA across 40 IP in 7 career starts against the Rockies.

Rockies at Diamondbacks odds and lines

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• Money line (ML): Rockies +130 (bet $100 to win $130) | Diamondbacks -160 (bet $160 to win $100)
• Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rockies +1.5 (-165) | Diamondback -1.5 (+133)
• Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -122 | U: -102)

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Rockies at Diamondbacks picks and predictions

Prediction

Diamondbacks 7, Rockies 4

Money line

The Rockies snapped their 5-game losing skid on the road Saturday with a 4-run rally in the 9th inning, but they have mustered only 1 run in the other 16 2/3 innings against Arizona starters in two games.

The Diamondbacks have the second-lowest starting pitching ERA in baseball at 2.33 and Gallen has been great this year.

Marquez has struggled in 4 starts since his first outing of the year.

Take the DIAMONDBACKS (-160).

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Run line/Against the spread

The Rockies are 14-13 ATS overall this season but 5-6 ATS on the road.

All 6 of their road losses this season have been by 2 or more runs. They have lost by 3 runs or more in each of Marquez’ last 3 starts.

Eight of the Diamondbacks’ 14 wins have been by at least 2 runs.

Take the DIAMONDBACKS -1.5 (+133).

Over/Under

Each of Marquez’ last 4 starts have had totals of more than 10 runs. He alone has allowed 7 runs in each of his last 2 outings.

Two of Gallen’s 4 starts this season have had totals of 9 or more runs.

The Rockies’ bullpen is tied for the highest ERA in baseball at 5.00. Arizona has the fourth-highest at 4.79.

The Rockies should be able to get some runs if Gallen isn’t able to go deep.

Take OVER 7.5 (-122).

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The Colorado Rockies (15-11) face the Arizona Diamondbacks (14-13) in the 2nd game of their 3-game series Saturday. First pitch is 8:10 p.m. ET at Chase Field. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Rockies vs. Diamondbacks odds with MLB picks and predictions.

This is the 2nd game of their season series. The Diamondbacks won the first matchup 4-1 Friday.

The Rockies only mustered 7 hits Friday against RHP Merrill Kelly, who went 8 2/3 innings before RHP Mark Melancon came in for the 1-out save. It was the Rockies’ 5th straight road loss.

The Diamondbacks went over .500 for the first time since winning the season opener with the Friday victory. They have won 4 games in a row and 8 of their last 10.

Rockies at Diamondbacks projected starters

LHP Kyle Freeland vs. RHP Zach Davies

Freeland (1-3, 4.85 ERA) makes his 6th start. He has a 1.42 WHIP, 2.4 BB/9 and 7.3 K/9 through 26 IP.

• Has given up only 4 earned runs in his last 17 innings after allowing 5 ER in each of his first 2 starts.
• Has made 15 previous starts in his career against the Diamondbacks. He is 3-5 with a 5.56 ERA over 79 1/3 innings pitched and has allowed 14 home runs.

Davies (1-1, 4.24 ERA) makes his 6th start. He has a 1.33 WHIP, 4.2 BB/9 and 6.2 K/9 through 23 1/3 IP.

• Has not pitched more than 5 innings in any outing this season.
• Is 4-3 with a 4.50 ERA in 9 previous career starts against the Rockies.

Rockies at Diamondbacks odds and lines

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• Money line (ML): Rockies +100 (bet $100 to win $100) | Diamondbacks -120 (bet $120 to win $100)
• Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rockies +1.5 (-200) | Diamondbacks -1.5 (+160)
• Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -122 | U: -102)

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Rockies at Diamondbacks picks and predictions

Prediction

Diamondbacks 6, Rockies 4

Money line

The Rockies have dropped their last 5 road contests and 6 of their last 8.

The Diamondbacks are playing very well after a rough start to the season. They have won 8 of their last 10 and 4 games in a row. Their starting pitching ERA is 2.44, the second-lowest in all of baseball.

Davies has not been amazing but he has been steady. The Diamondbacks will likely have to rely on their bullpen more, which is rested after getting 8 2/3 innings from Kelly. Davies hasn’t pitched more than 5 innings all season.

Freeland has only made one road start this season. He allowed 4 runs in 5 innings but only 1 was earned.

Take the DIAMONDBACKS (-120).

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Run line/Against the spread

All 6 of the Rockies’ road losses have been by multiple runs. Those six road losses have come in their last eight road games.

The Diamondbacks are 1-0 ATS when favored, having won and covered the spread Friday against the Rockies, the first time all season they were not the underdog.

Take the DIAMONDBACKS -1.5 (+160).

Over/Under

The Diamondbacks have gotten great starting pitching but their bullpen ERA is 4.66 and their relievers are likely to get several innings of work since Davies has not pitched more than 5 innings in any outing this season.

Freeland’s last 3 starts all had at least 9 total runs scored.

Before last night’s 4-1 win, the previous 4 games for Arizona all had at least 9 total runs.

Take OVER 8.5 (-122).

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The Colorado Rockies (15-10) kick off a 6-game road trip Friday when they open a 3-game set against the Arizona Diamondbacks (13-13). First pitch is 9:40 p.m. ET at Chase Field. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Rockies vs. Diamondbacks odds with MLB picks and predictions.

This will be the first meeting between the two teams this season.

The Rockies just finished a 5-1 homestand and took the final 2 games of a 3-game series against the Washington Nationals. They won the finale Thursday 9-7. Colorado was swept in a 4-game road series at the Philadelphia Phillies prior to the homestand.

The Diamondbacks are coming off a 7-game road trip in which they went 5-2, sweeping the 3-game set they had against the Miami Marlins. They have won 7 of their last 9 games to reach .500 on the season for the first time since April 9.

Rockies at Diamondbacks projected starters

RHP Chad Kuhl vs. RHP Merrill Kelly

Kuhl (3-0, 1.90 ERA) makes his 5th start. He has a 0.85 WHIP, 2.7 BB/9 and 6.5 K/9 through 23 2/3 IP.

• Did not allow more than 1 run in his first 3 starts but allowed 3 in 7 1/3 innings in his last outing, a 4-3 win over the Cincinnati Reds Saturday.
• He has not fared well against the Diamondbacks in his career, going 0-1 with an 11.25 ERA over 8 innings across 2 starts and 1 relief appearance.

Kelly (2-1, 1.27 ERA) makes his 6th start. He has a 1.02 WHIP, 2.2 BB/9 and 8.3 K/9 through 28 1/3 IP.

• Has had 3 scoreless starts this season and 1 in which he allowed just 1 run.
• Tossed 7 innings of 2-hit ball in a 2-0 win over the St. Louis Cardinals in his last outing.
• Kelly is 1-3 with a 6.49 ERA across 34 2/3 innings in 6 career starts vs. the Rockies.

Rockies at Diamondbacks odds and lines

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• Money line (ML): Rockies +122 (bet $100 to win $122) | Diamondbacks -150 (bet $150 to win $100)
• Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rockies +1.5 (-175) | Diamondbacks -1.5 (+140)
• Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

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Rockies at Diamondbacks picks and predictions

Prediction

Diamondbacks 4, Rockies 2

Money line

The Rockies have been fantastic at home this season, as they usually are. However, they are only 4-5 on the road so far. While that is much better than last season they’ve lost their last 4 road games.

Meanwhile, the Diamondbacks have been playing very well. They have won 5 of their last 6 games and 7 of their last 9 overall. They are 3-2 in Kelly’s starts.

They have the league’s 2nd-best starting pitching ERA at 2.54, behind only the Los Angele Dodgers’ 1.90.

Kelly has been great this season.

This is the first game the Diamondbacks are the favorite.

Take DIAMONDBACKS (-150).

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Run line/Against the spread

Seven of the Diamondbacks’ 13 wins have been by at least 2 runs. This is the first time all season they are favored on the run line, so there are no trends to look at there.

The Rockies are 4-5 ATS on the road this season.

I love the pitching matchup but like Kelly a little more than Kuhl.

Take the DIAMONDBACKS -1.5 (+140).

Over/Under

Four of Kelly’s 5 starts this season had 5 or fewer runs.

All 4 of Kuhl’s starts had 8 or fewer runs.

If both starters go deep into the game, as they did each in their last respective starts where they both went at least 7 innings, it will stay low-scoring. Both teams have a bullpen ERA in the bottom four of the league that could throw this in jeopardy if the starters exit early.

Take UNDER 8.5 (-112).

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