The Los Angeles Dodgers (45-28) hope to avoid getting swept as they take on the Colorado Rockies (33-42) for the final game of their 3-game series in Denver. First pitch is 8:40 p.m. ET at Coors Field. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Dodgers vs. Rockies odds with MLB picks and predictions.
The Rockies lead the season series 4-1.
The Dodgers have dropped 3 of their last 4 games, including the first 2 in Denver, getting shut out 4-0 Monday and then losing 7-4 Tuesday. Despite the losses, they are still 8-5 in their last 13 games.
The Rockies have won their last 5 home games and are on the verge of a 2nd straight series sweep at home over an NL West opponent.
Dodgers at Rockies projected starters
LHP Julio Urias vs. RHP German Marquez
Urias (5-6, 2.48 ERA) makes his 15th start. He has a 1.01 WHIP, 2.2 BB/9 and 8.4 K/9 in 76 1/3 IP.
- Has won his last 2 starts and has a 1.54 ERA in his last 4 outings, spanning 23 1/3 innings. The Dodgers are 2-2 in those 4 starts.
- His first start of the season April 10 was a loss to Colorado, when he allowed 6 R (3 ER) on 6 H in 2 IP. In 15 career appearances (12 starts) vs. the Rockies, he’s 2-2 with a 5.61 ERA and 1.38 WHIP.
Marquez (4-5, 5.58 ERA) makes his 15th start. He has a 1.50 WHIP, 3.2 BB/9 and 7.6 K/9 in 80 2/3 IP.
- The Rockies have won his last 5 starts and Marquez has won his last 3 decisions. He went 7 2/3 innings in Friday’s 1-0 win over the Minnesota Twins, allowing no runs on 3 H, 5 BB and 2 K.
- Got a no-decision in his first start of the year April 9 against the Dodgers with 7 IP, 1 R, 3 H, 0 BB and 5 K. In 12 career starts against the Dodgers, he is 2-1 with a 2.89 ERA.
Dodgers at Rockies 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 11:43 a.m. ET.
- Money line (ML): Dodgers -205 (bet $205 to win $100) | Rockies +165 (bet $100 to win $165)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Dodgers -2.5 (+102) | Rockies +2.5 (-125)
- Over/Under (O/U): 11.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Dodgers at Rockies picks and predictions
Prediction
Dodgers 5, Rockies 4
Money line
PASS on the money line. The Dodgers have only been swept on the road once all season and it was by the 41-win San Francisco Giants.
Marquez has been very good in his career against the Dodgers but wildly inconsistent this season. He has allowed 4 or more earned runs in 8 of his starts while Urias has allowed 2 or fewer in 11 of his starts.
I expect L.A. to win but the price isn’t worth the action here unless it is part of a parlay bet.
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Run line/Against the spread
Of the Dodgers’ 45 wins this season, 41 are by at least 2 runs. However, to cover the Wednesday’s spread, they will have to win by 3. They have 31 wins of 3 or more. They are 24-17 ATS on the road.
The Rockies are 21-19 ATS at home. Of their 42 losses, 26 are by 3 or more.
However, with Marquez’ success in his career against the Dodgers, I won’t rule out a close game.
Take the ROCKIES +2.5 (-125).
Over/Under
Only 1 of the 5 games the 2 teams have played has had more than 11 runs.
The Rockies’ last 7 games have had 11 or fewer runs.
Of the Dodgers’ last 16 games, only 2 have had 12 or more runs.
Take UNDER 11.5 (-110).
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